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ROLLUP: Trump Eyes Greenland | Davos Goes Crypto | NYSE Goes Onchain | Quantum Spooks Bitcoin | Farcaster + Lens Acquired
Description
Markets slide this week as Trump floats taking Greenland and tariff threats resurface, pushing investors toward gold. Ryan and David break down what Davos revealed about a shifting world order, why crypto finally had a real seat at the table, and the moments from Brian Armstrong and Larry Fink that framed Crypto versus Central Banks. Plus: the NYSE unveils a tokenized trading platform and whether it validates or co-opts DeFi, Farcaster and Lens are acquired as on-chain social hits a crossroads, and a Jefferies strategist drops Bitcoin over quantum fears. Finally, an update on the Clarity Act delay and the race for the next Fed chair.
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TIMESTAMPS & RESOURCES
0:00 Intro
2:31 Why are markets down
https://x.com/KobeissiLetter/status/2013591373006676322
https://x.com/FoxNews/status/2013603538513863126
https://edition.cnn.com/2026/01/14/politics/greenland-trump-nato-denmark
https://x.com/CBSNews/status/2013983374549946581
https://x.com/KobeissiLetter/status/2014089644288196691
https://polymarket.com/event/will-trump-acquire-greenland-before-2027
https://polymarket.com/event/will-the-us-acquire-any-part-of-greenland-in-2026
https://x.com/fejau_inc/status/2013610390698041805
https://x.com/thestalwart/status/2013580367123423518
https://x.com/Strategy/status/2013598056000725476
15:12 Davos power shifts
https://x.com/CommerceGov/status/2013638111977222213
https://x.com/KanwalSibal/status/2013863207962845315
https://x.com/alreadydawn/status/2011855946298032188
https://x.com/WatcherGuru/status/2013947391733342444
https://x.com/MSBIntel/status/2014311838092284200
https://x.com/gazza_jenks/status/2014316956787077193
https://x.com/RWAwatchlist_/status/2014302865515479322