REIGNING IN THE OFFSHORE DOLLAR - BUILD WEEKLY ROUNDUP - 2025 WEEK #47

TL;DR: Russian oil divestiture reshapes global energy markets while offshore dollar dynamics signal major monetary shifts.📄 SUMMARYRussian Oil Asset Divestiture & SanctionsMatt Dines discusses Treasury sanctions on major Russian oil companies, particularly Lukoil's forced divestiture of international assets - "one of the largest and most important deals over the 150 years-ish time frame of the modern energy industry".This process began October 22nd with Russian oil majors divesting foreign refineries (1:29-2:26).Matt views this as Russia preparing for potential peace negotiations, possibly relinquishing control of strategic energy infrastructure to clear sanctions (8:50-9:20).Offshore Dollar System Under PressureThe discussion reveals how China issued $2 billion in euro-denominated bonds to European investors, yielding just 19 basis points above German bunds - a critical signal of China bypassing the dollar system (16:40-17:30).Matt explains: "China is beginning to bypass the dollar in its entirety" and European investors are "funding their own demise" (18:15-18:30).ECB operations show desperation with Deutsche Bank's Q3 profit being 83% from ECB deposit operations rather than core banking (24:10-24:45).European Financial System CrisisEuropean banks face existential challenges with Deutsche Bank deriving most profits from central bank operations rather than traditional lending."83% of Deutsche Bank's Q3 profit is from parking deposits at the ECB" (24:30), highlighting the zombie state of European banking.European issuance and trading infrastructure being built parallel to the dollar system represents a "tectonic shift" (30:45-31:15).Bitcoin Strategic SignalScott Bessent, Treasury Secretary nominee, spotted at Bitcoin bar Pubkey in Washington DC signals potential government positioning: "There's a lot of signal here. It tells you what camp he's in" (44:34-44:38).Matt frames this as a "two to three year story" linking Bitcoin to international trade and monetary phenomenon (44:40-44:50).🔑 KEY TAKEAWAYS- Russian energy asset divestiture marks historic restructuring of global energy markets, potentially signaling peace negotiations.- China's euro bond issuance bypasses dollar system entirely, creating parallel financial infrastructure.- European banking system increasingly dependent on ECB life support rather than productive lending.- Treasury Secretary nominee's Bitcoin bar appearance signals potential US government strategic positioning on digital assets.- Watch for escalation or de-escalation signals by year-end regarding Russia-Ukraine situation.🔗 LINKS- 🎧 Subscribe to the Build Weekly Roundup: https://open.spotify.com/show/7bvfjkPjQ67Eugg8EYdoe5- 🌎 Build Asset Management: https://getbuilding.com- ⚓ Build Bond Innovation ETF: https://bfix.fund- 📈 Build Secured Income Fund I: https://buildbitcoin.com📱 SOCIAL MEDIA- Build Asset Management: https://twitter.com/BuildMarkets- Matt Dines: https://twitter.com/LeveredUSTs- Cameron Otsuka: https://twitter.com/CameronOtsuka- Dave Martin: https://twitter.com/DaveMSocial This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mineprinthash.com