Unpacking the Latest Cryptocurrency Trends: Trump Coin, XRP, Bitcoin, and Tokenization

Old Men, New Money: The Trump Coin Controversy and BeyondIn this episode of 'Old Men, New Money,' hosts Phil Larmon, Ali Davoudi, and Douglas Borthwick discuss the recent developments in the cryptocurrency world, especially focusing on Trump's involvement with the Trump Coin and its implications. They explore the significance of meme coins, the transparency of blockchain, and the role of prominent political figures in the crypto space. The conversation also covers various other crypto topics such as the potential impact of Elon Musk's X payments, the role of Dogecoin, and the strategic use of XRP. They delve into the increasing interest from central banks and governments in Bitcoin, highlighting how institutional participation influences market dynamics. Additionally, the discussion touches on tokenization of pre-IPO stocks and the future of crypto-friendly administration. Closing the episode, they tease an upcoming interview with Wendy Starland who will discuss blockchain's role in the music industry.00:00 Introduction of the Full Crew00:09 Trump Coin Controversy06:05 Crypto Market Dynamics10:09 Ripple and XRP Debate13:30 Bitcoin's Institutional Adoption18:48 Synthetic Contracts and Market Manipulation21:37 Elon Musk and X Payments21:58 Exploring the Super App Concept23:05 Deep Seek: A New AI Competitor24:06 Implications of AI Advancements30:54 Tokenized Pre-IPO Stocks36:00 MicroStrategy and Bitcoin Investments40:37 Banks and Bitcoin Custody44:45 Conclusion and Upcoming Interview Get full access to Bitcoin, Blockchain & Tokenization at oldmennewmoney.substack.com/subscribe