logo
episode-header-image
Mar 2024
48m 52s

Roundtable: Where will Crypto go next? w...

The European VC
About this episode
If one of your guilty pleasures is watching four wealthy, over-the-top opinionated talking heads every weekend, you may recall that Chamath Palihapitiya predicted that 2024 will be the year that bitcoin becomes a mainstream asset. We brought together three true crypto native VCs to discuss crypto’s comeback, recent trends and where we’re headed.

Listen to it here or watch it on eu.vc for a discussion on:
  • The State of the crypto market overall
  • What has been built in the last few years?
  • Challenges for crypto to overcome in the coming years
  • The impact of global regulations on crypto.
  • Key growth drivers, innovations and hot sectors
  • What makes our panelists excited?
  • Predictions for the future of crypto investments.
  • Sustainability and ethics in crypto investing
The Panelists
Jan Baeriswyl, GP at very early Ventures has deep expertise in token design and a dedication to working closely with founders. Veryearly is one of Europe’s leading first time funds in supporting the builders of critical Web3 infrastructure. They focus on helping founders design products, protocols, and tokens with a technical hands-on approach. We recently announced our investment in Very Early - check it out here for a spotlight on what we believe a rising star in crypto looks like.

Felix Machart, Partner at Greenfield Capital is an expert in crypto-economics, governance, and crypto capital markets at large. Greenfield is a European crypto investment firm and long-term backers of early developer teams building toward an open, decentralized, and more robust architecture of tomorrow’s web.

Anirudh P., Partner at Dragonfly has a track record of identifying new trends early and making bold bets on contrarian theses. Dragonfly are crypto-natives who have been investing and building for 10+ years. Founded in 2018, dragonfly brings access and influence to help crypto teams with global aspirations find innovation and adoption anywhere.Chapters:
  • 00:00 Opening Remarks and Roundtable Context
  • 01:58 Introducing the Crypto Investment Experts
  • 02:49 Diverse Investment Strategies in Crypto
  • 06:59 Current State and Future Prospects of the Crypto Market
  • 18:38 Stablecoins and Geopolitical Implications
  • 22:39 Navigating Regulatory Compliance and Crypto's Ethos
  • 23:56 Demographic Challenges and Crypto's Role in Global Policy
  • 25:50 Addressing Crypto's Main Challenges: Privacy, Security, and Usability
  • 30:55 Distributed systems and Governance in Crypto
  • 35:24 Predicting the Market's Future
Up next
Jul 8
VC | E516 | Founding with Focus: Why Italy’s VC Moment Is Now
Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where we connect and champion the voices shaping European venture. Today, we spotlight Lorenzo Franzi, Founding Partner at the Italian Founders Fund, to explore how a new generation of fund managers is reshaping Italy's startup landsc ... Show More
1 h
Jul 7
VC | E515 | This Week in European Tech with Dan, Mads & Lomax
Welcome back to another episode of the EUVC Podcast, your trusted inside track on the people, deals, and dynamics shaping European venture.This week, Dan Bowyer and Mads Jensen of SuperSeed and Lomax from Outsized Ventures, gather to unpack the macro forces and micro signals shap ... Show More
1h 9m
Jul 6
VC | E514 | Exceptional Ventures’ Matt Cooper & Paolo Pio on Fixing HealthTech’s Hype Problem
In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm talks with Paolo Pio and Matt Cooper, Founding Partners of Exceptional Ventures, to unpack their mission-driven approach to health and wellness investing. They dive into “Joyspan®”, their unique investment thesis which centres on a personal bala ... Show More
51m 15s
Recommended Episodes
Jun 2022
Weekly Crypto Market re-Cap for Friday June 24th
Welcome To Episode 24 of the CryptoLabs Podcast! Every Friday we have a little 'sit down and chat' about the crypto markets for the past week... what the markets are doing, where crypto is at, what's making headlines, my thoughts on the future of Crypto, and what our company is d ... Show More
22m 21s
Jun 2022
Crypto Update 6/8/22 | Key US Senators Introduce Crypto Bill Outlining Sweeping Plan for Future Rules
With bitcoin recapturing $30K and a look at a crypto bill from key U.S. senators, CoinDesk’s "Markets Daily" is back with the latest news roundup.This episode is sponsored by Kava and BCB Group.Today's Stories:24 Hour Stock Market and Forex Data - After-Hours Trading - CNNMoney.c ... Show More
13m 38s
May 2022
Crypto Update 5/3/22 | How Crypto Could Spearhead Retail Payments in 2022
With bitcoin showing signs of fear of a deeper price drop, plus a look at why crypto could become a force in retail payments, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back with the latest news roundup.This episode is sponsored by Kava and BCB Group.Today's Stories:Treasury Yields Briefly Top ... Show More
13m 32s
Jul 2021
Crypto Update 7/27/21| Are Crypto Developers Running Out of Ideas?
With the crypto markets stabilizing after a recent short squeeze and a look at how crypto developers are spending more time optimizing than innovating, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back with the latest news roundup.Add Markets Daily to your Alexa Flash Briefing here.This episode i ... Show More
12m 30s
Jun 2022
Crypto Update 6/7/22 | Are Exchange Layoffs the First Sign of Crypto Winter, or Is It Already Over?
With bitcoin and the broader crypto market tumbling after what seemed to be a fresh burst of momentum, plus a look at what a bear market may mean for crypto jobs, CoinDesk’s "Markets Daily" is back with the latest news roundup. This episode is sponsored by Kava and BCB Group.Toda ... Show More
13m 25s
Mar 2022
Crypto Update 3/22/22 | Why Is the IMF So Afraid of Cryptocurrency?
With cryptocurrencies ignoring a hawkish tone from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and a look at why the IMF is afraid of crypto, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back with the latest news roundup.This episode is sponsored by Kava, Arculus and PathDAO. Today's Stories:Ether Tops $ ... Show More
11m 24s
Sep 2023
Crypto Update | Crypto in the Red While U.S. Stocks Open Strong, With Host Noelle Acheson
Noelle Acheson, author of the Crypto is Macro Now newsletter and former head of research at CoinDesk, provides market insights and updates about the G20 summit.Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro.Today’s Stories:Coinbase CEO on company's next steps, why crypto will be a 'h ... Show More
9m 19s
Mar 2022
Crypto Update 3/1/22 | What to Expect with Russia SWIFT Ban & Updating Crypto Lingo
With bitcoin extending Monday's rally even as traditional markets signal caution, a deeper look into the Russia SWIFT ban, and why we need to update crypto terminology, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back with the latest news roundup. This episode is sponsored by Kava, Arculus and P ... Show More
12m 15s
May 2021
E20: Crypto currencies, asset-backed tokens and building a MENA crypto exchange
As the topic "cryptocurrency" reaches its highest level on google trends globally, we decide to dig into this world in order to understand what it all means to us as individuals and potential investors. We've all seen the news and watched Elon Musk drive cryptocurrencies and part ... Show More
42m 15s
May 2022
Crypto Update 5/27/22 | Martin Shkreli Is Back. He Loves Crypto
We’re talking about bitcoin, when Skreli met Crypto, Ether is closing in May at 35% down, as investors look to safer risk profile investments. CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back with the latest news roundup. This episode is sponsored by Kava and BCB Group.Today's Stories...Read the ... Show More
19m 27s