Arthur Hayes on Global Economic Turmoil, Crypto Sovereignty, and the Future of Capital
Arthur Hayes is the Co-Founder and former CEO of BitMEX. He now leads Maelstrom, a family office investing across the crypto ecosystem. In this interview, he unpacks his talk from CfC St. Moritz titled "I'm Coming Home," where he explores the energy crisis in Europe and the role of political elites in capital control. He advocates for individual financial sovereignty through cryptocurrencies, urging people to move their wealth into decentralized systems to combat inflation and capital restrictions. Hayes also shares his market predictions, emphasizing the importance of capital preservation in volatile times.
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
00:22 - The Current State of Global Capital
01:11 - Europe’s Economic Crisis
02:57 - The Role of Political Elites in Economic Policies
04:02 - Solutions for Individuals
05:34 - Crypto Market Forecasts
08:20 - Bitcoin’s Long-Term Future
09:15 - Challenges for Altcoin Ecosystems
10:21 - Trump’s Potential Impact on Crypto
12:32 - Decentralized Science (DeSci) and Blockchain
13:35 - AI and Crypto Convergence
14:25 - Arthur Hayes’ Key Advice
15:02 - Closing Thoughts
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