In today's Empire Debates episode Santi, Tommy, and Ryan dive into several spicy takes. To start things off they discuss the general climate of funds in crypto and how founders are utilizing VC money to pivot project visions. They move on to break down the Binance rumors and discuss the potential struggles the exchange giant may be facing.

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(06:31) Fund Returns in Crypto

(19:26) Founders Pivoting on Investor Money

(23:02) Token Treasury Management

(27:07) Binance Rumors & Speculation

(41:26) Investing in a Bear

(52:09) Evaluating Token Cash-flows 

(55:20) Advancements of zk Tech

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Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.