This is A CRAZY Idea to Deal with Crypto Hacks

Chris Perkins is the incoming Head of Crypto at Franklin Templeton, following the acquisition of his firm 250 Digital Asset Management. In this conversation, we break down the surge in crypto hacks, why AI is accelerating cyber threats, the case for American "privateering" as an offensive strategy against crypto crime, how geopolitics and macro are shaping bitcoin markets, and what institutions are actually buying in crypto right now. 🔊 Audio Podcast Listen to The Pomp Podcast on the audio platform of your choice: http://pomppodcast.com 🖥️ From The Desk of Anthony Pompliano Check out my NEW show for daily bite-sized breakdowns of the biggest stories in finance, technology, and politics: http://pompdesk.com/ 📧 Newsletter Pomp writes a daily letter to over 270,000+ investors about business, technology, and finance. He breaks down complex topics into easy-to-understand language while sharing opinions on various aspects of each industry. You can subscribe at: https://pomp.substack.com/ 👉 Follow Pomp on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/APompliano Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pompglobal/ LinkedIn: https://www.din.com/in/anthonypompliano/ 🤝 Podcast Sponsors Uphold is the easiest way to buy and sell crypto unlike any other platform allowing you to trade in just one step between any supported asset. Check them out at https://www.uphold.com/pomp/ This video includes a paid sponsorship with Uphold. I’m compensated by Uphold for promoting its products and services and may receive commissions from referrals. Terms apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Digital assets are risky and may result in the total loss of your capital. Arch Public is an agentic trading platform that automates the buying and selling of your preferred crypto strategies. Sign up today at https://www.archpublic.com and start your automated trading strategy for free. No catch. No hidden fees. Just smarter trading. ⏰ TimeStamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:17 - The crypto hack crisis & AI-driven cyber threats 4:17 - America going on offense: the privateering idea 9:10 - AI capabilities & the US advantage in cyber warfare 12:22 - Crypto regulation: where do things stand in DC? 17:20 - Bitcoin's role in macro & geopolitics 21:36 - Bitcoin vs. stocks: decoupling during the Iran conflict 24:46 - Franklin Templeton's crypto strategy & what comes next 28:56 - Quantum computing: should crypto be worried? 30:20 - Stablecoins & how institutions are approaching them 33:52 - Buying bitcoin vs. infrastructure equity vs. trading exposure 35:47 - The Fed, rate cuts, & what it means for crypto prices #Bitcoin #AnthonyPompliano #Pomp