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Amid reports that Kevin Warsh could be considered for Chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve, his public comments on Bitcoin stand out as unusually open for a central banking figure.
Key points from Warsh’s remarks:
• Bitcoin does not inherently undermine the Fed and may help discipline monetary policy
• BTC does not concern him from a regulatory perspective
• Bitcoin can function as a store of value, often compared to gold, but not as a replacement for the U.S. dollar
• Warsh first encountered Bitcoin in 2011 after reading the whitepaper and later acknowledged underestimating its impact
• Bitcoin serves as a market signal for policymakers, highlighting where economic policy may be misaligned
• BTC can introduce market discipline and expose structural weaknesses in monetary and fiscal policy
• He has described Bitcoin as a kind of “market policeman,” providing feedback through price movements
• At its core, Bitcoin is software rather than a traditional currency
• Technology is morally neutral and can be used for both positive and negative purposes
• For younger generations, Bitcoin may function as “new gold” 🥇
📊 Mapping today’s dominant market narratives
In Web3, narratives evolve quickly as attention rotates. Looking at current sentiment, this is how the narrative stack appears to be forming:
🥇 Top tier: Privacy, Consumer DeFi
🥈 Strong momentum: Prediction Markets, Reputation systems, Stablecoins
🥉 Secondary focus: AI, RWAs, L1/L2 ecosystems, Perpetual DEXs
Interestingly, Memecoins and GameFi seem to be at the bottom of the stack for now.
What’s your take, which narratives deserve a promotion, and which are overrated? 👇
BlackRock’s 2026 Global Outlook: Key Takeaways
🔹 Stablecoins are scaling 💵
They are increasingly used for payments, settlement, and cross-border transfers. In some emerging markets, they may function as alternatives to local currencies, with implications for bank deposits and credit transmission.
🔹 Crypto’s role is shifting 🔗
The focus is moving from trading toward infrastructure: payments, liquidity, tokenization, and settlement. Crypto ETFs signal institutional acceptance, but the core development is at the infrastructure layer.
🔹 AI is the primary macro driver 🤖⚡
AI is capital-intensive and energy-constrained, with the potential to reshape productivity, investment patterns, and geopolitics at a scale comparable to major historical technological shifts.
🔹 Market concentration is structural 📊
Returns are increasingly driven by a small number of macro forces (AI, energy, geopolitics, and financial system changes) making “neutral” positioning and traditional diversification less effective.
🔹 Financial intermediation is evolving 🏦➡️🌐
Higher leverage, growth in private credit, tokenization, and stablecoins reflect adaptation to fiscal constraints, energy limits, and accelerated technological change.
🎄 Season’s greetings from the @PRIM3_VC team✨
As 2025 winds down, we want to extend our warmest thanks to our entire network - friends, partners, founders, and portfolio companies - who’ve been part of our incredible journey this year💙
This season, we wish you:
❄️ Peaceful holidays with loved ones
🎁 Bold ideas and successful launches
💫 And a bright 2026 filled with growth, resilience, and opportunity
🎅 Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays & a thriving New Year!
Backing projects isn’t about following hype, it’s about spotting teams that deliver real results.
@xyro_io is doing exactly that. Here’s why we’re excited 👇
2025 has already minted 80+ new tech unicorns!
▪️80+ startups hit $1B this year, a rebound after 2 slow years
▪️AI leads, but unicorns span satellites, robotics, healthcare & fintech
▪️Most founded ~2018, hitting $1B by Series C; execution > hype
▪️Many outside Silicon Valley: Europe, India, East Asia
▪️This wave is powered by revenue, adoption & tech strength, not just hype
AI startups, take note: the recent investigation showing 73% of companies exaggerating capabilities is a wake-up call.
Using APIs or existing models isn’t bad, but claiming them as your own tech is.
👉🏼 Lesson: be transparent.
Show what’s built in-house vs. integrated.
Integrity matters more than hype.
Clear, honest startups stand out, attract investors, and survive longer in a crowded market.
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