Ep. 652 Understanding Crypto: Misconceptions and Realities of Todays Volatile Markets

In this episode of the Crypto 101 Podcast, hosts Bryce Paul and Brendan Viehman welcome Les Borsai, co-founder of Wave Digital Assets. The conversation explores Les's journey from the music industry to the world of cryptocurrency, his insights on market volatility, and the misconceptions that high net worth individuals have about crypto. Les shares his experiences navigating the 2021 market crash, the role of government in crypto, and the infrastructure opportunities that exist in managing digital assets. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding risk tolerance and the potential for innovation in the crypto space. Les emphasizes the importance of understanding the underlying economics of Bitcoin and the need for education in the government sector to facilitate innovation. Chapters00:00 Introduction to Crypto 101 Podcast01:59 Les Borsai's Journey into Crypto05:26 Genesis of Wave Digital Assets08:21 Navigating Market Volatility and Opportunities11:02 Common Misconceptions Among Investors13:41 Comparing Current Market Conditions16:21 Government's Role in Crypto and Policy Implications18:36 Infrastructure Opportunities in Crypto Management24:57 Government Insights on Digital Currency Management27:09 Regulatory Challenges in the Crypto Space30:33 The Role of Legislation in Crypto Innovation33:04 Disruption of the Music Industry by Blockchain38:25 Blockchain Voting: Possibilities and Limitations40:48 Bitcoin's Future in a Volatile MarketCheck out Plus500: https://plus500.comCheck out NPR: https://npr.orgGet immediate access to my entire crypto portfolio for just $1.00 today! https://www.cryptorevolution.com/cryptnation-directGet your FREE copy of "Crypto Revolution" and start making big profits from buying, selling, and trading cryptocurrency today: https://www.cryptorevolution.com/freeMERCH STOREhttps://cryptorevolutionmerch.com/Subscribe to YouTube for Exclusive Content:https://www.youtube.com/@crypto101podcastFollow us on social media for leading-edge crypto updates and trade alerts:https://twitter.com/Crypto101Podhttps://instagram.com/crypto_101Guest Link:http://wavegp.com/*This is NOT financial, tax, or legal advice*Boardwalk Flock LLC. All Rights Reserved 2025. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Fog by DIZARO https://soundcloud.com/dizarofrCreative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/Fog-DIZAROMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/lAfbjt_rmE8▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Our Sponsors:* Check out NPR: https://npr.org* Check out Plus500: https://plus500.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy