The Loonie Hour
The Loonie Hour
Steve Saretsky
Big Six vs Big Crypto: The Fight for Your Deposits | The Loonie Hour Episode 264
1 hour 15 minutes Posted Oct 16, 2026 at 2:30 pm.
Introduction04:02 Canada's Housing Market Outlook11:49 Introducing the Future of Finance12:48 Fraser Matthews Joins The Show20:44 Stablecoin Regulation and Adoption21:44 What Are Stablecoins?23:13 Why Stablecoins Matter24:53 Are Stablecoins a Threat to Banks?29:57 Stablecoins and US Treasury Demand32:58 Crypto and Money Laundering Concerns44:13 The Battle for Bank Deposits47:13 The Future of Stablecoins52:41 Canadian Stablecoin Developments55:30 Tokenized Stocks and Financial Markets56:49 AI Agents and Programmable Money01:04:10 The Growing Threat to Commercial Banks01:06:50 Inflation Surprises to the Upside01:09:21 Bond Market Risks01:11:11 Could Bonds Stage a Rally?Disclaimer:The information within our content is not intended to be or construed as investment advice. Please consult a professional advisor before putting a "loonie" into any of these financial markets.#LoonieHour #macroeconomics #crypto
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Today, we're joined by Fraser Matthews, CEO of Netcoins, to discuss the rise of stablecoins, their impact on the banking system, and the future of digital payments. Are stablecoins an existential threat to traditional banks or the railways and bridges connecting traditional finance and the on-chain economy? We also tackle Canada's struggling housing market, stubborn inflation, rising bond yields, and the growing risks facing financial markets.Start an investment portfolio that's built to perform with Neighbourhood Holdings! For Mortgage Brokers: https://www.neighbourhood.com/looniehour-brokersFor Investors and Advisors: https://www.neighbourhood.com/looniehourSchedule an exploration call with IceCap Asset Management: https://icecapassetmanagement.com/contact/✉️ Media & Real Estate Inquiries: [email protected] up to date with our information -📫 My Real Estate Substack: https://stevesaretsky.substack.com📫 The Loonie Hour Substack: https://looniehour.substack.com/about📊➡️ Loonie Hour Socials: https://linktr.ee/looniehour🎙️ Listen to the Podcast on Your Preferred Platform:https://linktr.ee/looniehourTimestamps:00:00 Introduction04:02 Canada's Housing Market Outlook11:49 Introducing the Future of Finance12:48 Fraser Matthews Joins The Show20:44 Stablecoin Regulation and Adoption21:44 What Are Stablecoins?23:13 Why Stablecoins Matter24:53 Are Stablecoins a Threat to Banks?29:57 Stablecoins and US Treasury Demand32:58 Crypto and Money Laundering Concerns44:13 The Battle for Bank Deposits47:13 The Future of Stablecoins52:41 Canadian Stablecoin Developments55:30 Tokenized Stocks and Financial Markets56:49 AI Agents and Programmable Money01:04:10 The Growing Threat to Commercial Banks01:06:50 Inflation Surprises to the Upside01:09:21 Bond Market Risks01:11:11 Could Bonds Stage a Rally?Disclaimer:The information within our content is not intended to be or construed as investment advice. Please consult a professional advisor before putting a "loonie" into any of these financial markets.#LoonieHour #macroeconomics #crypto