Outdated Rules Are Holding Crypto Back

The biggest opportunities in crypto may be emerging just as prices eye a bottom and investors are questioning old assumptions about markets, regulation, and where value will accrue next.

This week, we explore whether recent market strength signals a meaningful shift for crypto or simply another chapter in an increasingly complex macro environment.

We also discuss record M&A activity, SEC market structure reforms, accredited investor rules, DeFi security risks, and the evolution of crypto ETFs. Enjoy!

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro

01:46 Blockworks Acquires Messari

04:08 World Cup And Knicks

09:44 Bitcoin Bottom Debate

15:29 Crypto’s Few Winners

18:26 SEC Rewrites Market Structure

34:12 Private Markets Leave Retail Behind

45:06 AI, Hacks, And DeFi Risk