InFi: the Future of Finance
Welcome to INFI: the Future of Finance, hosted by American economist and author Dr. Robert P. Murphy. Each week tune in for dynamic discussions with business pioneers about emerging trends in finance, life insurance, asset management, technology, and more.
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Ep. 100: Yes, Stablecoins are Like "Free Banking" in US History—and That's a Good Thing
<p>Tyler Watts returns to the podcast to give an economic history lesson on how "free banking" worked in the US in the decades before the Civil War. Contrary to Barry Eichengreen's warnings in the NYT, stablecoins shouldn't scare us—freedom in banking is just as good as freedom in other industries.</p> <p>Related:<br /> - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/17/opinion/genius-act-stablecoin-crypto.html <br /> - https://cooperative-individualism.org/rockoff-hugh_the-free-banking-era-a-reexamination-1974-may.pdf <br /> - https://content.infineo.ai/articles/a-quick-case-against-the-fed </p> <p>Watch the video version of this episode here: https://youtu.be/pd6NiX7TMlA </p> <p>Subscribe to our...
Ep. 99: Does the GENIUS Act Pave the Way for CBDCs?
<p>Murphy continues his economic analysis of the GENIUS Act, seeking to answer the question: Does it—as many critics allege—pave the way for a central bank digital currency, or does it protect Americans from such a fate?</p> <p>Related:<br /> - https://infineo.ai/97 <br /> - https://infineo.ai/98 <br /> - https://www.mitrade.com/insights/news/live-news/article-3-933919-20250703 <br /> - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNlcjnvzyX4 </p> <p>Watch the video version of this episode here: https://youtu.be/OgwUNuuK4x0 </p> <p>Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS </p> <p>Follow us...
Ep. 98: Why the GENIUS Act Is Stricter on Stablecoins than Banks
<p>In recent commentary, Murphy has said that the GENIUS Act—by imposing 100% reserve requirements on USD stablecoins—is much stricter than the regulations on conventional banks. In this episode, he spells out his argument.</p> <p>Watch the video version of this episode here: https://youtu.be/kQoG-qhL22g </p> <p>Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS </p> <p>Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infineogroup </p> <p>Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/infineogroup </p> <p>Learn more about Infineo at: https://www.infineo.io </p> <p>Audio Production by Podsworth Media - ht...
Ep. 97: Nicki Sanders on the GENIUS Act and the Future of USD Stablecoins
<p>Nicki Sanders has worked in the blockchain space since 2015. She is currently leading engineering for Porto, which is Anchorage Digital's institutional self-custody platform. She joins Bob to discuss the GENIUS Act (which recently passed the Senate), its implications for the USD stablecoin industry, and the broader future of tokenized real-world assets.</p> <p>Watch the video version of this episode here: https://youtu.be/ZcnECZJho18 </p> <p>Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS </p> <p>Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infineogroup </p> <p>Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/infineogroup </p> <p>Lea...
Ep. 96: Bob Murphy Lays Out an Aggressive Yet Feasible Fiscal Reform
<p>In the wake of the arguments over the Big Beautiful Bill, Bob walks through a hypothetical fiscal reform to push partisans on the Right to reform their frameworks.</p> <p>Watch the video version of this episode here: https://youtu.be/VAscLqJCJ4w </p> <p>Related:<br /> - https://content.infineo.ai/articles/an-aggressive-plan-for-us-fiscal-reform <br /> - https://www.econlib.org/library/Columns/y2017/Murphysocialsecurity.html <br /> - https://www.econlib.org/library/Columns/y2011/Murphyprivatization.html <br /> - https://mises.org/mises-daily/economics-obamacare <br /> - https://mises.org/podcasts/human-action-podcast/unpacking-document-spells-out-trumps-tariff-strategy </p> <p>Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly...
Ep. 95: Robert Bryce Explains Chinese Domination of the Magnet Market
<p>Journalist and author Robert Bryce discusses the Chinese near-monopoly over critical rare earth supplies, necessary for auto production and other critical industries. He argues that Trump's tariff strategy didn't adequately consider the Chinese counterresponse.</p> <p>Watch the video version of this episode here: https://youtu.be/u5_Fnc8e9oQ </p> <p>Related:<br /> - https://robertbryce.substack.com <br /> - https://infineo.ai/14 </p> <p>Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS </p> <p>Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infineogroup </p> <p>Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/infineogroup </p> <p>Learn...
Ep. 94: Does Saving Equal Investment? Economics vs. Accounting
<p>Charles DuBois is currently an advisor to Spring Valley Asset Management, with an MBA in Finance from New York University. He joins Murphy to discuss a seemingly obscure but nonetheless important concept, for investors who want to understand the connection between macroeconomic theories and accounting tautologies.</p> <p>Watch the video version of this episode here: https://youtu.be/A4alQfPE1uM </p> <p>Related:<br /> - https://themountaingoateconomics.com/2021/01/01/si-the-most-misunderstood-equation-in-economics <br /> - https://mises.org/mises-daily/upside-down-world-mmt<br /> - https://content.infineo.ai/articles/does-saving-investment-economic-theory-vs.-accounting-tautology-part-1-of-2 <br /> - https://content.infineo.ai/articles/does-saving-investment-economic-theory-vs.-accounting-tautology-part-2-of-2 </p> <p>Su...
Ep. 93: Refereeing the Conservative/Libertarian Battle Over the Big Beautiful Bill
<p>Bob breaks down the arguments for and against the so-called Big Beautiful Bill. Proponents like Stephen Miller are correct when they claim it contains record spending and tax cuts, while opponents like Thomas Massie and Elon Musk are right when they say it doesn't do nearly enough. Either way, Bob provides actual numbers for viewers to make an informed decision.</p> <p>Watch the video version of this episode here: https://youtu.be/Ae8YWW9m3hA </p> <p>Related:<br /> - https://content.infineo.ai/articles/the-conservative-battle-over-the-big-beautiful-bill <br /> - https://www.econlib.org/library/Columns/y2012/Murphycarbon.html <br...
Ep. 92: George Selgin on Bitcoin as Store of Value or Medium or Exchange, and What Ended the Great Depression?
<p>Economist George Selgin has a new book, False Dawn, from the University of Chicago Press, explaining the latest research on how the New Deal did—and didn't—promote US recovery from the Great Depression. But first, he and Bob discuss George's arguments with the HODLers on whether Bitcoin is a store of value or medium of exchange.</p> <p>Watch the video version of this episode here: https://youtu.be/garIhEFlb0o </p> <p>Related:<br /> - https://x.com/Swan/status/1928536748415758507 <br /> - https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/F/bo244061292.html <br /> - https://mises.org/podc...
Ep. 91: Moody's Was Right to Downgrade the US Treasury
<p>Bob explains what happened with the recent Moody's downgrade of US Treasury bonds, summarizes the precarious US fiscal position, and then critiques the argument that Uncle Sam can't possibly default.</p> <p>Watch the video version of this episode here: https://youtu.be/rLFTjWWH7pg </p> <p>Related:<br /> - https://www.reuters.com/markets/us/moodys-downgrades-us-aa1-rating-2025-05-16 <br /> - https://www.heritage.org/markets-and-finance/commentary/the-united-states-debt <br /> - https://ratings.moodys.com/ratings-news/443154 <br /> - https://www.cbo.gov/publication/61187 </p> <p>Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS </p> <p>Follow us on Instagra...
