The Pomp Podcast

Anthony Pompliano

Host Anthony “Pomp” Pompliano talks to the most interesting people in business, finance, and Bitcoin. From billionaires to cultural icons, Pomp helps you get smarter every day.

  1. 1 day ago

    Bitcoin Wins By Simply Not Playing The Time Game | Jordi Visser

    Jordi Visser is a veteran macro investor with 30+ years of experience and the author of the VisserLabs Substack. In this conversation, we break down why the AI trade already bottomed, how bitcoin fits into the future of markets, and why companies like Figure Technologies are outgrowing legacy banks like JPMorgan. We also discuss inflation, the AI IPO wave with Anthropic and OpenAI, and how AI is reshaping everyday life — from raising kids to running a household. ==================== Arch Public is an agentic trading platform that automates investment strategies across Stocks, Commodities, ETFs and Crypto. Whether you’re rotating into AI & Gold, allocating to the S&P 500, or accumulating Bitcoin, Arch Public executes your plan 24/7 without ever taking custody of your assets or funds. Sign up today at https://www.archpublic.com, and start your FREE automated trading strategy! ==================== GalaxyOne is a financial technology platform built for people who want their cash working harder. Open an account with promo code POMP and deposit $10,000 to earn a $3,000 bonus. See site for promotion details → https://go.galaxy.app/HMiq/p57n69yy Galaxy Premium Yield is an investment note issued by Galaxy Digital LP and guaranteed by Galaxy Digital Holdings LP. It is not a bank deposit, is unsecured, and is not FDIC or SIPC insured. U.S. accredited investors only. Cash deposits held at Cross River Bank, Member FDIC. Securities products are not FDIC insured, not bank guaranteed, and may lose value. GalaxyOne Crypto is not FDIC or SIPC insured. Terms apply. ==================== 0:00 - Intro0:50- Why stocks keep climbing despite AI fears2:41 - Jordy's AI portfolio & calling market bottoms7:05 - Inflation report & the Bayesian mindset11:27 - Figure Technologies & the tokenization boom19:47 - Why JPMorgan and legacy banks are at risk24:18 - Bitcoin is the "S&P 500 of ten years from now"26:14 - Anthropic, OpenAI & the AI IPO wave31:25 - AI goes mainstream: his wife & raising kids in the AI era42:43 - ICE deportations & the inflation debate47:47 - Politics, protests & the AI data center fight55:50 - Jordi’s weekly videos & how you can help him

  2. 2 days ago

    The Hidden Cash Machine Wall Street Keeps Ignoring | George Arison

    George Arison is the CEO of Grindr. In this conversation, we break down how AI has transformed Grindr's engineering team and product roadmap, the real "gay discount" baked into the stock price, and Grindr's fast-growing push into health. We also discuss the app's outsized role in gay relationships and safety risks abroad, and why efficiency — not headcount — is driving the company's next stage of growth. ====================== Arch Public is an agentic trading platform that automates investment strategies across Stocks, Commodities, ETFs and Crypto. Whether you’re rotating into AI & Gold, allocating to the S&P 500, or accumulating Bitcoin, Arch Public executes your plan 24/7 without ever taking custody of your assets or funds. Sign up today at https://www.archpublic.com, and start your FREE automated trading strategy! ====================== Figure’s $160k Community Appreciation (https://www.figure.com/crypto-community-appreciation/ T&Cs (https://www.figure.com/crypto-community-appreciation/disclosures/) Need liquidity without selling your crypto? Take out a Figure Crypto-Backed Loan, allowing you to borrow against your BTC, ETH, or SOL with 12-month terms, 8.91% interest rates, and no prepayment penalties. Or check out Democratized Prime (https://figuremarkets.co/pomp) and earn ~8.5% APY on real world assets. Unlock your crypto’s potential today at Figure! https://figuremarkets.co/pomp Figure Lending LLC dba Figure (NMLS 1717824). Loans subject to approval. Crypto collateral may be liquidated. Terms apply - see full disclosures at http://figure.com/disclosures/ ====================== Simple Mining makes Bitcoin mining simple and accessible for everyone. We offer a premium white glove hosting service, helping you maximize the profitability of Bitcoin mining. For more information on Simple Mining or to get started mining Bitcoin, visit https://www.simplemining.io/pomp ====================== 0:00 - Intro1:27 - How AI is transforming Grindr's business & product5:13 - Life inside an AI-run engineering team12:04 - Using AI as a CEO 19:57 - The "gay discount" in Grindr's stock price25:27 - Grindr's growing health business31:01 - Grindr's global impact & safety risks abroad36:10 - Demographics of Grindr's user base39:34 - Marriage, kids, & Grindr's family policy push43:24 - Why Grindr's best days are still ahead47:47 - Cutting headcount & running a lean company51:34 - Where to find George & Grindr

  3. 3 days ago

    Rent Control, Socialism, and the Fight to Save New York City | Reihan Salam

    Reihan Salam is the President of the Manhattan Institute. In this conversation, we break down what's driving New York City's affordability crisis — from decades of rent control and restrictive zoning to a failing public education system. We also discuss the burnout crisis in law enforcement, immigration and assimilation, the rise of the DSA and socialism among young Americans, and how AI, bitcoin, and capitalism can restore opportunity and rebuild the American dream. ===================== Arch Public is an agentic trading platform that automates investment strategies across Stocks, Commodities, ETFs and Crypto. Whether you’re rotating into AI & Gold, allocating to the S&P 500, or accumulating Bitcoin, Arch Public executes your plan 24/7 without ever taking custody of your assets or funds. Sign up today at https://www.archpublic.com, and start your FREE automated trading strategy! ===================== Simple Mining makes Bitcoin mining simple and accessible for everyone. We offer a premium white glove hosting service, helping you maximize the profitability of Bitcoin mining. For more information on Simple Mining or to get started mining Bitcoin, visit https://www.simplemining.io/pomp ===================== 0:00 - Intro1:30 - NYC affordability crisis & rent control12:10 - Failing government services & public education23:03 - Police, fire & law enforcement struggles29:36 - Immigration, assimilation & the welfare state38:30 - Rise of the DSA & socialism among young Americans49:42 - AI, bitcoin & the future of capitalism58:17 - Manhattan Institute's mission & building a better future

  4. 4 days ago

    Bitcoin: Why This NBA Champion Buys Every Single Day | Tristan Thompson

    Tristan Thompson is an NBA champion with the Cleveland Cavaliers who's become a hands-on tech investor and operator. In this conversation, we break down how AI and analytics are reshaping professional sports, how he evaluates AI startups without getting caught in the hype, and why he's bullish on bitcoin, SpaceX, and prediction markets. We also dig into financial literacy and building real wealth after your playing career ends. ===================== Arch Public is an agentic trading platform that automates investment strategies across Stocks, Commodities, ETFs and Crypto. Whether you’re rotating into AI & Gold, allocating to the S&P 500, or accumulating Bitcoin, Arch Public executes your plan 24/7 without ever taking custody of your assets or funds. Sign up today at https://www.archpublic.com, and start your FREE automated trading strategy! ===================== 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. ===================== 0:00 - Intro0:51 - How AI & tech are transforming pro sports5:37 - Transitioning from NBA champion to tech investor8:49 - How Tristan evaluates AI investments12:51 - Why Tristan is bullish on bitcoin17:30 - Prediction markets & sports gambling19:10 - Financial literacy & his legacy beyond basketball21:48 - A company he's really excited about

  5. 8 Aug

    Bitcoin Is About to Explode — The Fed Just Ran Out of Tools | Jordi Visser

    Jordi Visser is a veteran macro investor with 30+ years of experience and the author of the VisserLabs Substack. In this conversation, we break down why the last two weeks may be the most important stretch in bitcoin's history, the US-Japan yen intervention, and a weakening labor market. We also discuss the AI stock rebound, physical AI and Tesla's Terafab, Google's talent exodus, and how to value SpaceX. =================== GalaxyOne is a financial technology platform built for people who want their cash working harder. Open an account with promo code POMP and deposit $10,000 to earn a $3,000 bonus. See site for promotion details → https://go.galaxy.app/HMiq/p57n69yy Galaxy Premium Yield is an investment note issued by Galaxy Digital LP and guaranteed by Galaxy Digital Holdings LP. It is not a bank deposit, is unsecured, and is not FDIC or SIPC insured. U.S. accredited investors only. Cash deposits held at Cross River Bank, Member FDIC. Securities products are not FDIC insured, not bank guaranteed, and may lose value. GalaxyOne Crypto is not FDIC or SIPC insured. Terms apply. =================== Arch Public is an agentic trading platform that automates investment strategies across Stocks, Commodities, ETFs and Crypto. Whether you’re rotating into AI & Gold, allocating to the S&P 500, or accumulating Bitcoin, Arch Public executes your plan 24/7 without ever taking custody of your assets or funds. Sign up today at https://www.archpublic.com, and start your FREE automated trading strategy! =================== 0:00 - Intro0:54 - Why the last two weeks may be the most important in Bitcoin's history8:17 - What should the Fed do next?13:39 - AI stocks bounce hard: was that the bottom?21:40 - Physical AI: Hadrian, Tesla's Terafab & the compute race25:57 - How to position your portfolio for the compute boom33:26 - What frontier models get wrong (and why big companies move slow)38:40 - Google's talent exodus: is the stock at risk?41:23 - Does calendar seasonality still matter?42:43 - Valuing SpaceX: the compute business vs. the space hype44:42 - What's coming in Jordi's video this week

  6. 5 Aug

    What the Cold Card Hack Really Means for Bitcoin | Tillman Holloway & Andrew Parish

    Tillman Holloway is the Co-Founder & CEO of Arch Public, and Andrew Parish is the Co-Founder & COO. In this conversation, we break down the Cold Card hack and what it means for bitcoin self-custody, why bitcoin barely moved despite $100 million in losses, the Leopold hedge fund blowup, and the race between closed and open source AI. We also discuss why Apple could win the AI trade, agentic trading, and give away a Rolex watch. ======================= REGISTER FOR GIVEAWAY: ⁠https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wbG3f5swRnSYJ_5eaKz2BQ#/registration Arch Public is an agentic trading platform that automates investment strategies across Stocks, Commodities, ETFs and Crypto. Whether you’re rotating into AI & Gold, allocating to the S&P 500, or accumulating Bitcoin, Arch Public executes your plan 24/7 without ever taking custody of your assets or funds. Sign up today at https://www.archpublic.com, and start your FREE automated trading strategy! ======================= Figure’s $160k Community Appreciation (https://www.figure.com/crypto-community-appreciation/T&Cs (https://www.figure.com/crypto-community-appreciation/disclosures/) Need liquidity without selling your crypto? Take out a Figure Crypto-Backed Loan, allowing you to borrow against your BTC, ETH, or SOL with 12-month terms, 8.91% interest rates, and no prepayment penalties. Or check out Democratized Prime (https://figuremarkets.co/pomp) and earn ~8.5% APY on real world assets. Unlock your crypto’s potential today at Figure! https://figuremarkets.co/pomp Figure Lending LLC dba Figure (NMLS 1717824). Loans subject to approval. Crypto collateral may be liquidated. Terms apply - see full disclosures at http://figure.com/disclosures/ ======================= BitcoinIRA: Buy, sell, and swap 80+ cryptocurrencies in your retirement account. Take 3 minutes to open your account & get connected to a team of IRA specialists that will guide you through every step of the process. Go to https://bitcoinira.com/pomp/ to earn up to $2,000 in rewards. ======================= 0:00 - Intro1:00 - Cold Card hack & the future of bitcoin self-custody17:22 - How to enter the Rolex giveaway 19:56 - The rise of agentic trading 23:33 - The Leopold hedge fund blowup32:01 - Chinese vs American open source AI models40:11 - Andrew's hot take: Apple wins the AI race44:12 - The biggest risk in AI and agentic trading47:18 - Final thoughts & how to enter the Rolex giveaway

  7. 3 Aug

    The Bitcoin Truth Wall Street Doesn't Want You to Hear | Nancy Beaton

    Nancy Beaton is the President of Retail at Uphold. In this conversation, we play devil's advocate on the biggest crypto critiques — from crypto losing its "outside the system" ethos to custodial risk and the Clarity Act. We also discuss tokenized securities, what her users are actually demanding, and where bitcoin and blockchain adoption are headed over the next decade. ===================== Arch Public is an agentic trading platform that automates investment strategies across Stocks, Commodities, ETFs and Crypto. Whether you’re rotating into AI & Gold, allocating to the S&P 500, or accumulating Bitcoin, Arch Public executes your plan 24/7 without ever taking custody of your assets or funds. Sign up today at https://www.archpublic.com, and start your FREE automated trading strategy! ===================== Simple Mining makes Bitcoin mining simple and accessible for everyone. We offer a premium white glove hosting service, helping you maximize the profitability of Bitcoin mining. For more information on Simple Mining or to get started mining Bitcoin, visit https://www.simplemining.io/pomp ===================== 0:00 - Intro0:54 - Is crypto still outside the legacy financial system?5:52 - Tokenizing everything & frictionless trading7:38 - Custodial vs. non-custodial11:06 - The Clarity Act & regulatory clarity12:51 - What keeps Nancy up at night?14:38 - Killer use cases for the next five years16:28 - Crypto-native products vs. tokenizing traditional finance18:43 - Are crypto investors actually high risk?22:09 - Big predictions for the next ten years25:01 - What's overhyped in crypto right now?26:25 - Where to find Nancy & Uphold

  8. 1 Aug

    Bitcoin Is The Best Hedge Fund That's Ever Existed | Jordi Visser

    Jordi Visser is a veteran macro investor with 30+ years of experience and the author of the VisserLabs Substack. In this conversation, we break down the Leopold Aschenbrenner hedge fund unwind, the market crashes in South Korea and Japan, Kevin Warsh and the Fed's next move, and the case for compute scarcity as AI demand outpaces supply. We also discuss tokenization and why bitcoin remains the ultimate hedge and store of value in a world being reshaped by AI. ====================== Arch Public is an agentic trading platform that automates investment strategies across Stocks, Commodities, ETFs and Crypto. Whether you’re rotating into AI & Gold, allocating to the S&P 500, or accumulating Bitcoin, Arch Public executes your plan 24/7 without ever taking custody of your assets or funds. Sign up today at https://www.archpublic.com, and start your FREE automated trading strategy! ====================== Figure’s $160k Community Appreciation (https://www.figure.com/crypto-community-appreciation/T&Cs (https://www.figure.com/crypto-community-appreciation/disclosures/) Need liquidity without selling your crypto? Take out a Figure Crypto-Backed Loan, allowing you to borrow against your BTC, ETH, or SOL with 12-month terms, 8.91% interest rates, and no prepayment penalties. Or check out Democratized Prime (https://figuremarkets.co/pomp) and earn ~8.5% APY on real world assets.Unlock your crypto’s potential today at Figure! https://figuremarkets.co/pomp Figure Lending LLC dba Figure (NMLS 1717824). Loans subject to approval. Crypto collateral may be liquidated. Terms apply - see full disclosures at http://figure.com/disclosures/ ====================== 0:00 - Intro0:48 - Leopold's fund unwind & lessons from past blowups 9:21 - Hedge fund leverage & how AI is reshaping market structure11:45 - Korea & Japan's market collapse13:56 - AI will destroy all public companies?15:20 - The bull case for hyperscalers & compute scarcity27:44 - Why bitcoin is the best hedge fund ever29:12 - Kevin Warsh & the Fed33:48 - Does this help Wall Street or Main Street?36:47- Advice for a 25-year-old starting their career today41:18 - Bitcoin & the rest of crypto industry48:52 - Migration, digital money & the breakdown of borders57:56 - What Jordi is covering in his next video

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Host Anthony “Pomp” Pompliano talks to the most interesting people in business, finance, and Bitcoin. From billionaires to cultural icons, Pomp helps you get smarter every day.

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