Mike Dudas is the Managing Partner of 6MV and former CEO of The Block.

The Scoop's host, Frank Chaparro, was joined live by Mike Dudas for Frank's final episode of the program. Frank and Mike discuss The Block's history, the evolution of the crypto space over the years, and how payments and stablecoins have emerged as one of crypto's killer use cases.

OUTLINE

00:00 - Introduction

02:11 – Early Days of The Block

03:24 – The Tether Revelation

05:24 – Stablecoin Success

07:44 – Adoption Curve in Payments

11:33 – Global Stablecoin Impact

14:47 – Investment Opportunities

19:48 – Crypto vs. Fintech

25:27 – Meme Coins Debate

31:52 – Bonk and Pump Strategies

35:27 – Breaking Into the Mainstream

40:54 – Conviction in Solana

44:18 – Crypto Culture and Sentiment

47:51 – Conclusion

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David Bailey is the CEO of Bitcoin Inc.

The Scoop's host, Frank Chaparro, was joined live by David Bailey to discuss the growing adoption of Bitcoin by nation-states and institutions, with Bitcoin heading towards becoming a reserve asset and political force. They also discuss Michael Saylor's Microstrategy, and Bitcoin's separation from the broader crypto market.

OUTLINE

00:00 - President Trump prelude

04:00 - Sponsor break

05:01 - Bitcoin losing its identity?

10:26 - International adoption

15:17 - Bitcoin as a matter of national security

18:39 - Market trends

21:33 - Risks of Microstrategy

26:28 - Microstrategy’s appeal

30:47 - Bitcoin’s maturity and seeking yield

31:51 - Crypto market troubles

34:25 - Conclusion

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BTC Inc: https://b.tc/

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Barry Silbert is the Founder and CEO of Digital Currency Group and Yuma.

The Scoop's host, Frank Chaparro, was joined live by Barry Silbert to discuss his journey through the evolution of the crypto market, how his experience with the 2008 financial crisis shaped his approach to investing, and why he thinks Bittensor may be the next Bitcoin.

OUTLINE

00:00 - Introduction

01:00 - Sponsor Break

02:00 - Barry Silbert’s Crypto Journey

06:43 - Bitcoin’s Evolving Narrative

09:25 - Crypto’s Credit Crisis

15:24 - Bitcoin’s Dampening Volatility

18:56 - How Bittensor Mirrors Bitcoin’s Early Days

20:56 - Yuma’s Vision and Playbook

26:10 - Barry’s Priorities at Yuma

30:14 - What’s Overrated in Crypto & Memes

33:50 - Final Thoughts

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Barry Silbert on X: https://x.com/barrysilbert

Yuma Group on X: ⁠⁠https://x.com/YumaGroup⁠

Digital Currency Group on X: ⁠https://x.com/DCGco⁠

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