IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:01:21 - Sam's comments on the WEF's excitement for ETH's Proof of Stake Merge.12:09 - Sam's overview on CBDC.12:46 - Why Sam has concerns about what CBDC's will take away from everyday citizens.38:40 - How Sam thinks CBDC will be implemented around the world.47:22 - Sam explains the history of the ECB and the challenges it faces with the emerging energy crisis.01:05:54 - What is the most important thing happening right now in markets that you think many people are missing?*Disclaimer: Slight timestamp discrepancies may occur due to podcast platform differences.BOOKS AND RESOURCESSam's Twitter Post on the WEF's activities around Proof of Stake.Sam's Twitter Account.NEW TO THE SHOW?Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs.Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here.Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool.Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services.P.S The Investor’s Podcast Network is excited to launch a subreddit devoted to our fans in discussing financial markets, stock picks, questions for our hosts, and much more! Join our subreddit r/TheInvestorsPodcast today!SPONSORSGet position and investment info for nearly 6,000 Asset Management Companies with Moomoo, Australia’s first A.I. powered trading platform. Sign up and fund your moomoo account before October 31 and get $10 for every $100 you deposit. All investment carries risk. AFSL 224 663. T&Cs apply.See the potential of your business. Find solutions that work for you, that tick bigger boxes and help you grow with Square.Confidently take control of your online world without worrying about viruses, phishing attacks, ransomware, hacking attempts, and other cybercrimes with Avast One.If your business has five or more employees and managed to survive Covid you could be eligible to receive a payroll tax rebate of up to twenty-six thousand dollars per employee. Find out if your business qualifies with Innovation Refunds.Invest in high-quality, cash-flowing real estate without all of the hassle with Passive Investing.Explore fractionalized investments in the top of the contemporary art world with Masterworks. See important Regulation A disclosures at masterworks.com/cd.Private assets represent 98% of companies in North America but are absent in most portfolios. Reconstruct your portfolio with private markets with Mackenzie Investments.Throw out the old traditions and get progressive. Discover the complete package - smart design, lots to love under the hood with Genesis.Take a position daily on potential price movements, and gain exposure while limiting risk with Interactive Brokers.Take the next step in your working life or get ready for a change, by being a Snooze franchise partner.Build a plan that helps you strengthen your financial security with RBC Wealth Management. RBC capital markets LLC, member NYSE, FINRA, SIPC.Help empower girls to break free through education, healthcare, child protection, and other wonderful benefits by being a World Vision child sponsor today.Find people with the right experience and invite them to apply to your job. Try ZipRecruiter for FREE today.Start printing everything your small business needs and discover the endless printabilities with VistaPrint.If you’re aware you need to improve your bitcoin security but have been putting it off, Unchained Capital's Concierge Onboarding is a simple way to get started—sooner rather than later. Book your onboarding today and at checkout, get $50 off with the promo code FUNDAMENTALS.Have gold and silver shipped directly to your door for you to hold at your home. Get BullionMax’s Gold Investor Kit today - 3 ounces of the world’s most desirable gold coins, including the Gold American Eagle and Canadian Maple Leaf.Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.