They Told You Crypto Was a Scam & Now They Are Investing Trillions

Keith & Ben break down the major moves financial elites are making to adopt crypto & what it means for everyone else. Memes and Markets explores how culture and memes shape & get shaped by financial markets to present the information you want at a level you can understand and relate to. Don't forget to subscribe to me notified when we go live on Tuesdays & Thursdays. Subscribe to our Substack: https://www.memesandmarkets.com/ Memes & Markets Socials x: https://x.com/Memesandmkts Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/memesandmarkets Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/memesandmkts/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1GSfFx3sQoG2bYAbIYUocN?si=-iGrWrvmTUSEZw7S06AS1g Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/memes-and-markets/id1840280923 Our socials Follow Keith on his main channel @theinneroperator Follow Keith on X: https://x.com/inneroperator Follow Ben's Crypto channel @dontbuy_this Follow Ben's Podcast @BenLeavittShow Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/iambenleavitt Join the waitlist for our Gambling Monitoring App: https://nodice.app/ Chapters 00:00 Technical Difficulties and Introduction 02:06 The Shift in Crypto Perception 05:23 Historical Context of Crypto Criticism 08:18 The Role of Major Financial Institutions 11:15 The Evolution of Bitcoin and Its Challenges 14:11 The Impact of Regulatory Bodies 17:10 The ICO Boom and Its Consequences 20:05 The Future of Crypto and Political Accountability 36:15 The Evolution of Crypto Regulation 39:09 The Impact of FTX and Stablecoins 45:10 The Rise of Institutional Interest in Crypto 53:10 Operation Choke Point 2.0 and Its Implications 01:00:14 BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF and Market Dynamics 01:04:55 The Rise of Crypto Adoption by Major Retailers 01:11:39 Institutional Interest in Crypto and ETFs 01:17:54 Market Cycles and the Potential for Rapid Change 01:24:12 The Importance of Content Packaging in Crypto 01:38:19 Cultural Reflections and Broader Conversations 01:39:15 The Weirdness of Modern Media 01:42:24 Exploring the Influence of Terence McKenna 01:43:53 The Concept of Subscription to Content 01:45:02 The Challenge of Content Discovery 01:46:14 Comparing Influential Figures: Steve Jobs and Charles Hoskinson 01:47:52 Engaging with the Audience: Q&A Session 01:49:02 The Impact of Positive Engagement 01:50:59 Navigating Negative Comments and Bots 01:52:12 Reflections on Personal Experiences in Bangkok 01:55:49 The Challenges of Social Media Platforms 01:57:19 Building Connections and Networking 02:01:35 Wrapping Up and Future Plans Disclaimer This video is for education and entertainment only. We are not financial, legal, tax, or investment advisors. Nothing here is a recommendation or a solicitation to buy/sell any asset or strategy. Crypto and markets are risky—you can lose all your money. Do your own research and consult a qualified professional. We (and guests) may hold positions in assets discussed and may receive sponsorships/affiliate revenue from links—assume we do. Mention of any company, protocol, or product is not an endorsement. Information may be inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated as of recording. Past performance is not indicative of future results.