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Panda Power: Arthur Hayes Explores China’s Influence on Bitcoin Mining
In his recent article, “Panda Power”, Arthur Hayes, a prominent crypto expert and BitMEX co-founder provided a unique perspective on China’s impact on Bitcoin (BTC) mining and the broader global crypto ecosystem.
US-China Relations and the Crypto Market
Hayes explores the recent developments in US-China relations and their potential consequences for the crypto market. With a renewed friendship between the two nations, Hayes predicts that China’s money printer will intensify, injecting momentum into the growing crypto bull market.
Hayes explores the connection between Bitcoin and China, highlighting that many major Bitcoin miners originated from China. He discusses China’s attempts to shift from a supply-led to a demand-led economy by making onshore credit more expensive. The analysis suggests that a change in China’s credit policy could have positive implications for hard monetary assets like Bitcoin.
Hayes presents two contrasting viewpoints on the recent US-China meeting, emphasizing both short-term wins and unresolved structural issues. He predicts a short-lived period of cooperation between the two countries, driven by the need for domestic political victories.
He notes that China’s economic model relies on selling goods to wealthy Americans and Europeans, and recent developments signal a potential shift in the economic relationship between the West and China. The Biden administration’s use of TikTok in the Presidential campaign and potential tariff reductions hint at a new tone in US-China relations.
Hayes discusses the efforts of United States Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen in weakening the dollar through the issuance of Treasury bills. He analyzes the impact of a weak dollar strategy on the broader economic landscape and points out its relevance in addressing stress in the US Treasury market. The weakening of the dollar sets the stage for potential collaboration between the US and China.
The article addresses the challenges facing the Chinese economy, particularly the property market bubble and the potential consequences for ordinary citizens. Hayes explains the political complexities of handling the property market crisis and the delicate balance required to maintain social harmony. He suggests that China needs to engage in substantial stimulus but faces constraints due to the Federal Reserve’s policies.
Hayes’ View on Centralization
In the article, Hayes presented a unique perspective on centralization, branding himself, and even Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao, the former CEO of Binance, as sinners in the eyes of “Lord Satoshi.” According to Hayes, the decentralized nature of cryptocurrencies aligns with Satoshi’s vision, and any deviation towards centralization is seen as a transgression.
Hayes also questions the disproportionality of CZ’s penalty, comparing it to the lack of criminal consequences for larger, traditional financial institutions involved in substantial wrongdoing. This scrutiny, according to Hayes, highlights the arbitrary nature of punishment meted out by the state.
Hayes concludes by asserting that the current window for flooding China with credit, and consequently investing in assets like Bitcoin, is open. The impending elections and the dynamics between the US and China are expected to shape economic policies, with the article ending on a note of anticipation for China’s potential bullish market.
Panda Power: Arthur Hayes Explores China’s Influence on Bitcoin Mining
