Jane Knodell, professor of economics at the University of Vermont and author of "The Second Bank of the United States: Central banker in an era of nation-building" joins the show for a masterclass in financial history. Taking us back to the founding of the First & Second Bank of the United States, Knodell discusses the origins of banking, central banking and everything in between, taking us on a tour from the late 1700's to present day. To hear all this and more, you'll have to tune in! -- Follow Jane: https://twitter.com/JaneKnodell Follow Jack Farley on Twitter https://rb.gy/uesguv Follow Forward Guidance on Twitter https://rb.gy/cy0dki Follow Blockworks on Twitter https://rb.gy/igyzsj -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://rb.gy/5weeyw Market commentary, charts, degen trade ideas, governance updates, token performance, can’t-miss-tweets and more. Subscribe to the Blockworks Research “Daily Debrief” Newsletter: https://rb.gy/feusos -- Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (01:02) The First Bank In The United States (04:29) The Coinage Act Of 1790 (08:37) The Financing Of The Revolutionary War (14:40) How Successful Was The First Bank? (17:14) The Second Bank of the United States: “Central” Banker in an Era of Nation-Building (24:50) The Mechanics of "Discounts, Exchange & Treasury Debt" (29:05) The Panic Of 1819 (33:02) The Panic of 1825 & The Role Of "Central" Banking (40:12) Did The Second Bank of the United States Closing In 1836 Have Any Effect On The Panic Of 1837? (46:29) The Panic Of 1907: The J.P. Morgan Bailouts (53:55) The Financial System's Plumbing (57:54) The Financing of WWI (01:02:34) The Great Depression (01:07:47) Can The Federal Reserve Print Money? (01:11:13) Bretton Woods (01:15:35) The Treasury-Fed Accord (01:19:15) The FTX Fallout -- Disclaimer: Nothing discussed on Forward Guidance should be considered as investment advice. Please always do your own research & speak to a financial advisor before thinking about, thinking about putting your money into these crazy markets.