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In this episode of Conversations with Leaders, host Sam North engages with Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, and Yoni Assia, CEO of eToro, to discuss the transformative potential of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. They delve into Ripple's mission, the significance of XRP, the impact of regulatory changes, and the future of digital assets. The conversation highlights the importance of stablecoins, the evolving market sentiment, and the challenges of leading in a dynamic industry. Both leaders emphasize the need for long-term vision and the role of institutional adoption in shaping the future of finance.

In today’s episode of The Daily Voice, Sam breaks down last night’s Federal Reserve meeting, which triggered a sell-off in risk assets. He delves into why markets reacted negatively despite the Fed’s decision to lower interest rates. Additionally, Sam analyzes the monetary policy decisions from the Bank of Japan and the Bank of England, exploring their broader implications for global markets.

In this episode, Sam and Neža discuss the latest retail investor beat survey and market predictions for 2025. They analyse the optimism surrounding AI stocks, the impact of political events on investing strategies, and the cautious approach of retail investors amidst a positive market outlook. Key trends for the upcoming year are highlighted, including the influence of major tech companies and the evolving landscape of crypto investments.

In today’s episode of The Daily Voice, Sam previews the final Federal Reserve monetary policy meeting of the year where they are expected to cut interest rates by 25bps. He discuses what markets could be affected and what Jerome Powell will focus on in his press conference. Sam also discusses the hot UK jobs data which all but confirms the Bank of England will keep rates on hold tomorrow.