This week, the Hivemind team discuss Bitcoin decoupling from traditional markets, how tariffs and deficits play into the bid for US assets, and Worldcoin tackling the AI-identity issue. We also dig into the best launchpad for crypto onboarding, stablecoin adoption, Bitcoin & gold in DeFi, and more. Enjoy!.

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Introduction

(1:40) Bitcoin Decoupling from Traditional Markets

(6:07) Reserve Currency Debate

(8:47) Bitcoin Decoupling Pt. 2

(11:53) Trade Deficits, Tariffs & Bid for US Assets

(18:33) Global Bitcoin Adoption

(19:53) Neutral and Synthetic Dollars

(23:21) Radium vs Pump.Fun

(30:22) Worldcoin & Identity on Social Networks

(37:35) Stablecoin Adoption

(41:01) Bitcoin and Gold in DeFi

(44:49) OM, OKX & ETH Sentiment

(50:04) Final Thoughts

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