IS A GLOBAL CONSENSUS ON CRYPTO EMERGING?

The panel discusses the global consensus on crypto, exploring if it's a genuine asset class and its role at the intersection of Wall Street moving onto the blockchain and agentic AI. Dr. Saifuddin argues Bitcoin is an investable asset due to its decentralized nature and regulatory acceptance, while Ricardo highlights its potential as a hard asset against currency debasement. Brad points out the lack of global consensus and the early stage of scaled use cases beyond store of value. Jeremy emphasizes the need for stablecoins as a medium of exchange at internet scale, converging with the machine economy. The discussion touches on Bitcoin's advantages over tokenized gold, highlighting the counterparty risk and limitations of physical gold in a digital economy. The panelists agree that the industry is still in its early stages with significant growth potential. They consider Bitcoin as digital gold and explore the role of stablecoins. The conversation ends abruptly due to time constraints.