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Empire · April 17, 2026 · 58m

Markets Bounce Back, The Hyperliquid Thesis and Kraken Raises $200M

Jason Yanowitz, Santiago Roel
Show Notes

Hosts Jason Yanowitz and Santiago Roel review the S&P 500 reaching new all-time highs and the current state of financial markets. They explore the Hyperliquid thesis, discuss Tether's $150 million recovery plan for Drift, and analyze the SEC's new DeFi guidance. Other segments cover Microstrategy's $STRC, Kraken's $200 million raise from Deutsche Börse, and reasons behind the underperformance of Layer 2 networks.

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Highlights

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State of the Market03:11
The hosts discuss the current market environment as the S&P 500 reaches a new all-time high.
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The Hyperliquid Thesis12:40
The hosts break down the Hyperliquid thesis, a specific investment or trading framework.
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Tether’s $150M Drift Recovery Plan25:52
The hosts examine Tether’s announced plan to recover $150 million related to the decentralized exchange Drift.
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SEC’s New DeFi Guidance28:17
The hosts break down the latest regulatory guidance from the SEC focused on decentralized finance.
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Microstrategy's $STRC32:05
The hosts analyze the impact of Microstrategy's $STRC and the company's evolving role in crypto markets.
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Kraken Raises $200M From Deutsche Börse34:50
The hosts discuss Kraken’s $200 million funding round led by Deutsche Börse and what it signals for the exchange industry.
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Why Have L2s Underperformed40:53
The hosts investigate the reasons behind the recent underperformance of Ethereum Layer 2 networks.
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