Barry Silbert on crypto’s evolution and why Bittensor may be the next Bitcoin
Episode 519 of The Scoop was recorded with The Block's Frank Chaparro and Digital Currency Group & Yuma Founder and CEO Barry Silbert.
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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 crypto market's evolution, 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
GUEST LINKS 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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