Digital Currents

Jan 31 2025 83 ep. 52 mins 22
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Digital Currents brings listeners engaging content from the venture capital industry with an emphasis on blockchain, artificial intelligence and big data. In each episode Morgan Creek Digital General Partners and co-hosts Mark Yusko, Xavier Segura and Sachin Jaitly explore the exciting areas of the digital ecosystem accompanied by expert guests from Morgan Creek’s expansive global network.

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ABCD: DeepSeek's AI Breakthrough Shakes Silicon Valley and Reignites U.S.-China Tech Rivalry

Jan 31 2025 49 mins  
In this ABCD Roundup, Co-host Mark Yusko kicks off the episode solo, discussing recent market trends in crypto and the political moves surrounding digital assets that have transpired during President Trump's first few weeks in office. Co-host Xavier Segura dials in, returning from his travels to the Middle East to round out the episode highlighting DeepSeek's groundbreaking AI adva

ABCD Roundup: Meme Coins, Market Mania, and the Future of AI - Breaking Down the Hype

Jan 24 2025 59 mins  
In this week’s ABCD Roundup, Xavier and Mark dive into the world of meme coins, from the explosive rise (and fall) of Trump Coin to the broader crypto assets market. The hosts break down what they believe separates true innovation from the hype-fueled chaos of potential pump-and-dump schemes. They also explore the evolving role of AI in reshaping global labor markets and the mass

ABCD Roundup: What’s Going on with XRP, Biden’s Final AI Push, and a Look at Venture Capital Performance

Jan 17 2025 60 mins  
This ABCD roundup episode examines the recent surge in Ripple (XRP). We also discuss President Biden’s executive order to accelerate sustainable AI data centers while new export controls on AI chips spark innovation debates. In blockchain, Senator Lummis questions the FDIC, and we discuss asset class returns in our chart of the week. Remember to Stay Current! To learn more, vis

Is the Inauguration the Beginning of a New Phase of Crypto?

Jan 16 2025 60 mins  
Join Digital Currents host Xavier Segura and fellow MCD GP Sachin Jaitly as they dive into some of the events of 2024 that set the stage for a shift in the crypto landscape. This episode unpacks the pivotal role of Bitcoin’s halving, the surge in institutional adoption through ETFs, and the legislative events driving pro-crypto momentum in the U.S. They explore the convergence o

ABCD Roundup: CES 2025, AI Advancement in China, and Is Jensen the Next Steve Jobs?

Jan 10 2025 55 mins  
Digital Currents hosts Mark Yusko and Xavier Segura are back together to highlight major headlines in Tech this week on the ABCD Roundup. The episode explores AI's leap toward agentic intelligence, NVIDIA's dominance in chip innovation, and China's growing influence in semiconductors. They also discuss major themes at CES 2025 and the potential impact of digital adoption on global

ABCD Roundup: Bitcoin, AI, and What's Ahead On The Tech Frontier In 2025

Jan 03 2025 42 mins  
Digital Currents host Mark Yusko leads 2025's inaugural episode of the ABCD Roundup. Mark highlights topics like Bitcoin's Sweet 16, insights into Ethereum's trajectory in the new year, Solana's resurgence, and the growing influence of DeFi. We dive into the transformative tech trends shaping the year to come, from AI's evolution into agentic intelligence to groundbreaking advance

Meet Andry, the CEO of Swipelux, Who Is Seeking To Simplify Payments Using Web3

Dec 23 2024 52 mins  
In this episode, we chat with Andry Lebedev, CEO of Swipelux. Swipelux aims to simplifyWeb3 onboarding by facilitating fiat-to-crypto payments, as well as providing digital identity infrastructure and wallet creation. Join us for an informative deep dive into the key differences between traditional payment infrastructure and Web3-enabled solutions like stablecoins, smart contracts,

ABCD Roundup: 2024’s Defining Moments: From Bitcoin ETFs to AI Breakthroughs

Dec 20 2024 60 mins  
Take a trip down memory lane with this special episode that recounts the major stories shaping 2024. From the SEC’s historic approval of a Bitcoin ETF and Ethereum’s Dencun upgrade to Nvidia’s staggering climb to a 3 trillion valuation. We explore SBF’s day in court and the repositioning of crypto with the Bitcoin Act. Further we recount the year’s key records spanning fr

ABCD Roundup: A Quantum Leap for Google? Plus BTC on Corporate Balance Sheets

Dec 12 2024 53 mins  
In this episode, we discuss Google's breakthrough quantum chip, Willow, and its potential implications for scalable quantum computing. We also examine Riot Platforms’ $525M Bitcoin strategy, Microsoft's rejection of a Bitcoin reserve proposal, and Tether's approval in Abu Dhabi's financial ecosystem. Finally, don’t miss our Chart of the Week, which analyzes the CEX-DEX volume d

ABCD Roundup: Bitcoin Eclipses $100k, Chinese AI Controversy, and Rising Sovereign Technology Tension.

Dec 06 2024 58 mins  
This episode explores the transformative forces shaping global technology and geopolitics. We discuss Bitcoin's historic surge to $100K, driven by U.S. demand and optimism around crypto-friendly policies, alongside MicroStrategy's continued BTC accumulation. Shifting to AI, we examine the rise of Chinese open-source models, their remarkable performance in complex tasks like coding