This week, Dougie DeLuca joins the Hivemind team to discuss his recent piece "Crypto Is Dead". We deep dive into the shift that is happening within crypto as we head into 2026, why is sentiment so bad, where to allocate in 2026, where crypto has found PMF and more. Enjoy!

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Crypto Is Dead: https://x.com/DougieDeLuca/status/2000957512862884100

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Introduction

(0:56) Is Crypto Dead?

(12:20) Why Is Sentiment So Bad?

(28:52) Crypto’s Path Forward

(34:21) Where To Allocate In 2026?

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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, the Hivemind team, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.