In this episode, we dive into the impacts of recent political chaos in the U.S. and its effects on the financial markets. The discussion covers an update on the Bitcoin ETF,  including insights into the current buying activity, mining dynamics, and more. We also discuss the recent launch of Ethereum ETFs, and how we predict things will play out. The conversation also explores Ethereum's Q2 financials, the competitive landscape of L2s, and the future predictions for stablecoins and real-world assets. We hope you enjoy the episode! Timestamps 00:00 Political Chaos in the U.S. 03:42 Bitcoin ETFs and Market Dynamics 11:34 The "Trump Trade" 18:56 Ethereum ETFs Launch and Market Reactions 28:26 Ethereum Q2 Earnings and L2 Developments 39:54 Future of L2s and Token Economics 46:52 Concluding Thoughts and Future Content --- Subscribe to The DeFi Report Newsletter: ⁠ https://thedefireport.io/subscribe⁠ Download a copy of The Ethereum Investment Framework: https://thedefireport.io/ethereum-inv... Subscribe on YouTube: ⁠https://bit.ly/3SeyyA8⁠ Subscribe on Spotify:  ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh... Subscribe on Apple Podcasts:  ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Follow Michael: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-austin-nadeau/ Follow Oskari: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oskaritempakka/ ---- The views expressed by the co-hosts or any guests are their personal views and should not be relied upon as financial, technical, tax, legal, or any other type of advice.  The creators of this content, or members, affiliates, or stakeholders of The DeFi Report, may be participating in or have invested in the protocols or tokens mentioned herein. The foregoing statement acts as a disclosure of potential conflicts of interest and is not a recommendation to purchase or invest in any token or participate in any protocol.  Listeners are strongly urged to exercise caution and have regard to their own personal needs and circumstances before making any decision to buy or sell any token or participate in any protocol.