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. 8h ago

    The AI Safety Expert Reveals His #1 Fear! | Dr. Roman Yampolskiy

    Dr. Roman Yampolskiy is a professor of computer science at the University of Louisville and one of the world's leading AI safety researchers, credited with coining the term "AI safety" over a decade ago. In this conversation, we break down why he believes superintelligence may be fundamentally uncontrollable, and the recent incidents of AI models hacking, lying, and blackmailing their way out of containment. We also get into the surprising relationship between AI and bitcoin, the collapse of trust from deepfakes, and what happens to jobs and society once we cross the AGI threshold. ========================= 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 - Have we already hit AGI?2:51 - Why we can't control superintelligence5:14 - Could a global ban on superintelligence actually work?8:45 - Are AI labs really taking safety seriously?15:52 - Mass job loss & the economics of AGI22:03 - The surprising link between AI & bitcoin29:07 - A world of AI abundance, & why scarcity wins31:45 - AI watermarks, & the death of trust35:33 - Pros & Cons of physical AI world38:40 - What would it take to trust humanoid robot?39:50 - Brain computer interfaces: a good idea?42:25 - Rise & risks of deapfakes 49:40 - Controlling AI: Governments vs private companies54:07 - Open source vs closed, & the US vs China AI race57:34- Is bitcoin the one crypto project built to last?1:01:40 - Limitations of physical AI: bottlenecks & shortages 1:03:50 - Impact of healthcare with AI 111:06:09 - What would it take to actually declare AGI?1:09:35 - How the public can help with AI safety

  2. 2d ago

    Bitcoin Just Had Its Biggest Week In History | 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 bitcoin's explosive weekly surge and why this "sigma move" signals a real bull market. We also discuss the collision of AI and crypto, why bitcoin is the purest AI trade, Stripe and Ramp's battle to control AI model routers, and how to think about sizing bitcoin in your portfolio. ======================= 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/ ======================= For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at https://www.Mengotomars.com. ======================= 0:00 - Intro1:02 - Bitcoin's weekly surge & the "sigma week" behind it5:38 - The bitcoin vibe shift & intersection with AI 15:26 - Is multiple compression a warning sign for the market?19:03 - How much bitcoin should be in your portfolio?23:27 - Moderna, AI & the future of biotech29:20 - Stripe's OpenRouter deal & the fight for AI model routers34:13 - Are model routers a threat to Anthropic and OpenAI?44:00 - Why people fear data centers more than nuclear plants54:46 - Jordi's bitcoin call to arms

  3. 5d ago

    Bitcoin’s Rally Today Just Confirmed Everything | Anthony & John Pompliano

    Anthony & John Pompliano discuss the state of bitcoin at $64,000, why the price has stabilized, and what it will take to spark the next bull run. They also break down the exploding cost of AI adoption inside businesses, the national debt problem no president seems willing to fix, and where investors should be putting their capital right now. ====================== 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 - Intro0:35 - Bitcoin at $64K, catalysts & future returns7:58 - Why every industry needs "bitcoiners"12:20 - National debt, government spending & why nothing changes17:24 - How much businesses are spending on AI20:30 - How to evaluate if AI is giving you ROI21:29 - Stocks, equities & conviction on AI23:16 - Year-end outlook

  4. Aug 17

    CEO Explains Why Bitcoin Is Digital Gold | Yoni Assia

    Yoni Assia is the CEO and co-founder of eToro. In this conversation, we break down agentic trading and how AI is reshaping the platform, why bitcoin remains digital gold, eToro's move into tokenized equities, SpaceX IPO, and why eToro trades for less than 10x EBITDA. ==================== 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! ==================== Looking for a better place to trade? BloFin gives traders access to deep liquidity, advanced futures products for crypto AND TradFi assets, fast execution, and a clean, intuitive interface—all in one platform. To celebrate their partnership with us, they're giving away $100,000 in Deposit & Trade Rewards. Deposit, trade, and earn rewards based on your activity during the campaign. Check them out at ( https://partner.blofin.com/d/Pomp ). ==================== 0:00 - Intro0:54 - Agentic trading: can AI manage your portfolio?7:37 - Tokenization & the Space-X IPO11:50 - Is crypto losing its ethos to Wall Street?13:51 - Bitcoin as digital gold14:58 - Why finance is moving to 24/7 blockchain markets19:26 - Trade Zero acquisition & going after active traders23:00 - Why eToro trades under 10x EBITDA28:10 - Building a financial super app30:25 - Tori: eToro's AI agent & collective intelligence

  5. Aug 15

    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

  6. Aug 13

    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

  7. Aug 12

    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

  8. Aug 11

    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

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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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