Podcast: The Colliding Worlds of Macro and Crypto

Dan Tapiero discusses the launch of 10T, the digital asset fund, and how digital assets will work in a new ecosystem.

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On this episode of Blockworks’ podcast “On the Margin,” Michael Ippolito, co-founder, invites Dan Tapiero back onto the show. With over 20 years in the hedge fund business working at firms such as Tiger Management, Steinhardt Partners & SAC Capital, Dan discusses his recent $750 million capital raise for the 10T digital asset fund and shares his thoughts on the current macro environment.

They also covered:

  • How 10T approaches investing in crypto companies
  • The exponential growth of the digital asset ecosystem
  • The road to a $300,000 Bitcoin.

Watch the full episode down below! 👇

“On the Margin” is a two-part show. Once a week, Mike interviews industry experts, and then at the end of the week he is joined by a co-host where they break down the top crypto and macro stories. Episodes go live every Wednesday and Saturday morning.

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