Digital Currents

Morgan Creek Capital Management, LLC
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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.

  1. 5 天前

    OpenAI vs. Anthropic, Bitcoin's Retreat & Quantum Nationalism

    In this episode, we break down reports that OpenAI generated approximately $5.7 billion in Q1 revenue while its rival, Anthropic, targets nearly $11 billion in Q2 revenue and potential cash flow profitability, perhaps signaling a shift to operational scale in generative AI. The discussion also examines recent weakness following bitcoin's rally in May, including reports that Mark Cuban reduced his BTC exposure even as firms like Bitmine continue to accumulate. We also unpack SpaceX aborting its latest space launch while focused on its much-anticipated IPO. Finally, we cover the U.S. government's push into quantum computing through a new $2 billion CHIPS Act and how legacy Web2 leaders are evolving their core products and platform strategies amid growing pressure from AI-driven consumer behavior and evolving internet discovery models. Remember to Stay Current! To learn more, visit us on the web at https://www.morgancreekcap.com/morgan-creek-digital/. To speak to a team member or sign up for additional content, please email mcdigital@morgancreekcap.com Legal Disclaimer This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice or a solicitation for the sale of any security, advisory, or other service. Investments related to the themes and ideas discussed may be owned by funds managed by the host and podcast guests. Any conflicts mentioned by the host are subject to change. Listeners should consult their personal financial advisors before making any investment decisions.

    1 小時 4 分鐘

  2. 5月15日

    Cerebras IPO Makes Headlines While Digital Assets Reload

    In this episode, we unpack Cerebras Systems' blockbuster IPO and how it may reignite momentum across the AI infrastructure trade. We also discuss the macro backdrop shaping risk assets, including speculation around the new Federal Reserve chair, hotter-than-expected inflation data, alongside resilient labor markets, and what it could mean for digital assets and broader growth markets. Further, we cover growing legislative momentum behind the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, the sharp rise of privacy-focused token Xcoin, and renewed venture appetite as firms including Haun Ventures and Andreessen Horowitz raise billions in fresh digital asset-focused capital. Remember to Stay Current! To learn more, visit us on the web at https://www.morgancreekcap.com/morgan-creek-digital/. To speak to a team member or sign up for additional content, please email mcdigital@morgancreekcap.com Legal Disclaimer This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice or a solicitation for the sale of any security, advisory, or other service. Investments related to the themes and ideas discussed may be owned by funds managed by the host and podcast guests. Any conflicts mentioned by the host are subject to change. Listeners should consult their personal financial advisors before making any investment decisions.

    1 小時 3 分鐘

  3. 5月15日

    The Rise of HardFi: Tokenized Commodities, Real-World Assets, and the Next Era of DeFi with Kieren James-Lubin

    In this episode, we welcome back Kieren James-Lubin to explore the evolution of blockchain infrastructure from the earliest days of Ethereum to the emerging world of "HardFi", programmable finance backed by real-world assets. The conversation also includes a special reveal from the team building the financial infrastructure backed by hard assets like gold and silver, offering listeners an early look at the launch of tokenized commodities and an on-chain collateral market. Long before institutional digital asset adoption, the team behind Strato was building Ethereum infrastructure for enterprises, governments, and global industrial organizations, helping launch one of the first Blockchain-as-a-Service offerings with Microsoft Azure and co-founding the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance. For over a decade, they have operated blockchain systems in production environments where reliability, compliance, auditability, and settlement infrastructure mattered. Remember to Stay Current!  To learn more, visit us on the web at https://www.morgancreekcap.com/morgan-creek-digital/. To speak to a team member or sign up for additional content, please email mcdigital@morgancreekcap.com  Legal Disclaimer  This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice or a solicitation for the sale of any security, advisory, or other service. Investments related to the themes and ideas discussed may be owned by funds managed by the host and podcast guests. Any conflicts mentioned by the host are subject to change. Listeners should consult their personal financial advisors before making any investment decisions.

    1 小時 11 分鐘

  4. 5月8日

    Tech Bubble or AI Cycle? Plus Stablecoins Go Corporate

    In this episode, we unpack whether today's AI-driven market may resemble the dot-com bubble of 2000 or the early innings of a multi-decade technological supercycle. Further, we explore the rise in AI infrastructure demand, including Samsung surpassing a $1 trillion valuation as hyperscalers race to secure memory and compute capacity for large-scale AI systems. The conversation then shifts to the reported July 4 target for the CLARITY Act, signaling potential momentum around U.S. digital asset regulation and how stablecoins may be evolving as AI-powered autonomous payments. Finally, we break down the rapidly shifting LLM landscape, debating the tradeoffs between speed, performance, and inference cost and why open-source models, specialized chips, and cheaper AI deployment may reshape the competitive dynamics of the next computing era. Remember to Stay Current! To learn more, visit us on the web at https://www.morgancreekcap.com/morgan-creek-digital/. To speak to a team member or sign up for additional content, please email mcdigital@morgancreekcap.com Legal Disclaimer This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice or a solicitation for the sale of any security, advisory, or other service. Investments related to the themes and ideas discussed may be owned by funds managed by the host and podcast guests. Any conflicts mentioned by the host are subject to change. Listeners should consult their personal financial advisors before making any investment decisions.

    58 分鐘

  5. 5月1日

    C-Shaped Economy? Big Money Moves, Bitcoin Power Plays & Anthropic's Race towards $900B

    In this episode, we unpack the macro and tech landscape, from Bitcoin nearing $80K amid persistent geopolitical tensions, inflation concerns, and a steady Federal Reserve, to a broader debate on whether the economy is shifting toward a "C-shaped" recovery as highlighted by Hilton's leadership. We also examine potential global market implications of the United Arab Emirates stepping away from OPEC, alongside major capital and infrastructure moves, including Tether's push to build a public Bitcoin-focused powerhouse, and stablecoin expansion efforts from Morgan Stanley and Western Union. On the AI front, we cover SoftBank's ambitious infrastructure bets and IPO aspirations, as well as Anthropic's rapid march toward a potential $900B+ valuation. We close with a discussion on the overlooked bottleneck in the $725B AI boom, not compute, but connectivity, highlighting a critical constraint shaping the next phase of AI-driven growth. Remember to Stay Current!   To learn more, visit us on the web at https://www.morgancreekcap.com/morgan-creek-digital/. To speak to a team member or sign up for additional content, please email mcdigital@morgancreekcap.com   Legal Disclaimer This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice or a solicitation for the sale of any security, advisory, or other service. Investments related to the themes and ideas discussed may be owned by funds managed by the host and podcast guests. Any conflicts mentioned by the host are subject to change. Listeners should consult their personal financial advisors before making any investment decisions.

    55 分鐘

  6. 4月24日

    Whales, Wagers, and $60B AI Deals

    In this episode, we break down what may be fueling Bitcoin's latest move toward $80K, analyzing whether whale activity and ETF inflows can signal a potential bottom to crypto winter as prediction markets increasingly "price in" upside scenarios. We also unpack the growing influence and controversy around Polymarket, including a high-profile case involving a $400K wager tied to the alleged arrest of Nicolás Maduro. On the AI front, we explore intensifying Big Tech competition, from Meta partnering with Amazon Web Services on AI chips to Google deepening ties with Nvidia-powered frontier labs. Finally, we dive into the blockbuster headline of SpaceX potentially acquiring Cursor for $60B. Remember to Stay Current! To learn more, visit us on the web at https://www.morgancreekcap.com/morgan-creek-digital/. To speak to a team member or sign up for additional content, please email mcdigital@morgancreekcap.com Legal Disclaimer This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice or a solicitation for the sale of any security, advisory, or other service. Investments related to the themes and ideas discussed may be owned by funds managed by the host and podcast guests. Any conflicts mentioned by the host are subject to change. Listeners should consult their personal financial advisors before making any investment decisions.

    40 分鐘

  7. 4月17日

    Oil, AI, and a 600% Shoe Rally, What's Going On?

    This week's episode covers the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and explores how global markets, including crypto markets, may be reacting to shifts in risk sentiment and energy dynamics. We also dive into Allbirds' recent surge, as much as 600% in a single day, as it pivots toward an AI-driven strategy, raising questions around narrative-driven rallies. We also examine Objection AI, a Peter Thiel-backed startup aiming to adjudicate truth in journalism using AI; Factory's $150 million raise at a $1.5 billion valuation to scale AI agents for engineering teams; and Oracle and Amazon Web Services' deepening partnership for multicloud architecture and interoperability. Finally, in our Chart of the Week, we zoom out to assess a meaningful week for tech and AI equities, with potential standout performance from Microsoft, AMD, and Oracle. Remember to Stay Current! To learn more, visit us on the web at https://www.morgancreekcap.com/morgan-creek-digital/. To speak to a team member or sign up for additional content, please email mcdigital@morgancreekcap.com Legal Disclaimer This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice or a solicitation for the sale of any security, advisory, or other service. Investments related to the themes and ideas discussed may be owned by funds managed by the host and podcast guests. Any conflicts mentioned by the host are subject to change. Listeners should consult their personal financial advisors before making any investment decisions.

    57 分鐘

  8. 4月10日

    Meet Sorbet, A Stablecoin Powered Neobank For The GCC

    In this episode, Maher Ayari, co-founder of Sorbet, discusses the current state of cross-border payments and the potential role of stablecoins in improving efficiency within global financial systems. The conversation covers Sorbet's approach to combining a neobank-style interface with blockchain-based settlement infrastructure to support Small and Mid-sized Businesses (SMBs), freelancers, and globally distributed workers, particularly across the Gulf region. Topics include persistent challenges in traditional payment rails, evolving regulatory frameworks in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, and broader industry trends toward integrating digital assets into existing financial infrastructure. Remember to Stay Current! To learn more, visit us on the web at https://www.morgancreekcap.com/morgan-creek-digital/. To speak to a team member or sign up for additional content, please email mcdigital@morgancreekcap.com Legal Disclaimer This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice or a solicitation for the sale of any security, advisory, or other service. Investments related to the themes and ideas discussed may be owned by funds managed by the host and podcast guests. Any conflicts mentioned by the host are subject to change. Listeners should consult their personal financial advisors before making any investment decisions.

    50 分鐘
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簡介

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.

資訊

  • 創作者
    Morgan Creek Capital Management, LLC
  • 活躍年代
    2021年 - 2026年
  • 集數
    100
  • 年齡分級
    兒少不宜
  • 節目網站
    Digital Currents

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