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Tariff Chaos, Circle IPO & Angel Investing
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Market shocks, crypto moves, windfalls, and punk rock?
Shane Mason & AJ Ayers unpack the latest financial news and listener questions in this episode of The Liquidity Event.
π¨ IMPORTANT NOTE: This episode was recorded on April 8th, 2025, before the April 9th pause on most newly proposed U.S. tariffs (excluding China). While our specific tariff critique reflects the situation known at that moment, the policy landscape remains dynamic and could change again.
Therefore, our discussion on the history of U.S. tariffs and the fundamental pros and cons of using them in economic policy offers valuable context for understanding potential future shifts.
In this episode, hear AJ's sharp critique of the initial approach to the widespread tariff proposal and the market uncertainty it created. We also break down the Circle (USDC) stablecoin IPO filing β what does it mean for crypto and digital dollars?
Plus, practical advice for tackling angel investing after an inheritance, and the story of how Henry Rollins got a Brooklyn FI Roth IRA t-shirt!
β±οΈ Timestamps:
(0:00) Intro & Catching Up (Mexico, California, Remembering Grandpa)
(3:09) The Roth IRA / Henry Rollins T-Shirt Story
(6:45) Tariff Turmoil: Discussing the Initial Broad Proposal (Recorded BEFORE Pause News)
(8:15) Historical Tariffs & Manufacturing Job Trends
(10:40) Critiquing the Abrupt Policy Rollout Strategy
(13:50) Context: Existing China Trade Friction & Why Tariffs Elsewhere?
(16:40) Potential Business & Personal Impacts of Widespread Tariffs
(18:05) Circle (USDC) Stablecoin IPO Filing: What You Need to Know
(19:40) Explainer: How Stablecoins Like USDC Work & Generate Revenue
(21:15) The International Use Case for Digital Dollars vs. Traditional Banking
(24:30) Reddit Q&A: Angel Investing an 8-Figure Inheritance?
(25:40) Key Advice for Aspiring (or Accidental) Angel Investors
(27:10) Alternatives: Angel Investing ETFs & Pre-IPO Funds
(28:15) Outro & How to Connect
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