Barry Silbert on crypto’s evolution and why Bittensor may be the next Bitcoin
Episode 519 of The Scoop was recorded with The Block's Frank Chaparro and Digital Currency Group & Yuma Founder and CEO Barry Silbert.Listen below, and subscribe to The Scoop on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. Please send feedback and revision requests to [email protected] Silbert is the Founder and CEO of Digital Currency Group and Yuma. The Scoop's host, Frank Chaparro, was joined live by Barry Silbert to discuss his journey through the crypto market's evolution, how his experience with the 2008 financial crisis shaped his approach to investing, and why he thinks Bittensor may be the next Bitcoin.OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 01:00 - Sponsor Break 02:00 - Barry Silbert’s Crypto Journey 06:43 - Bitcoin’s Evolving Narrative 09:25 - Crypto’s Credit Crisis 15:24 - Bitcoin’s Dampening Volatility 18:56 - How Bittensor Mirrors Bitcoin’s Early Days 20:56 - Yuma’s Vision and Playbook 26:10 - Barry’s Priorities at Yuma 30:14 - What’s Overrated in Crypto & Memes 33:50 - Final Thoughts GUEST LINKS Barry Silbert on X: https://x.com/barrysilbert Yuma Group on X: https://x.com/YumaGroup Digital Currency Group on X: https://x.com/DCGco Are you hiring in crypto? Use Campus to quickly find your best candidates with our challenging Crypto Assessment Test.Faster hiring, stronger teams. Sign up for a trial today: theblock.co/campusThis episode is brought to you by our sponsors:Fidelity Explore Fidelity crypto careers today. Go to crypto.FidelityCareers.com to learn more.Disclaimer: The Block is an independent media outlet that delivers news, research, and data. As of November 2023, Foresight Ventures is a majority investor of The Block. Foresight Ventures invests in other companies in the crypto space. Crypto exchange Bitget is an anchor LP for Foresight Ventures. The Block continues to operate independently to deliver objective, impactful, and timely information about the crypto industry. Here are our current financial disclosures.© 2025 The Block. All Rights Reserved. This article is provided for informational purposes only. It is not offered or intended to be used as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.