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Chapters:

(00:00 Intro

(02:20) Beware Of Fake Empire Scams

(03:39)PMLS Tickets Are Selling Quick

(07:57) Public Crypto Vehicles

(11:24) Who's Buying PCVs?

(13:09) Ads (Skale, Marinade)

(14:47) Copying Strategy/Saylor

(16:14) Trump Media & GME To Buy BTC

(17:16) Who's Outperforming Right Now?

(21:47) Token Them = OG Founders

(24:14) Ondo Finance

(25:28) Survive To Win

(27:19) Best Tweet Of The Week

(28:17) Leverage & Perp Trading

(30:54) Ads (Skale, Marinade)

(32:32) Bitcoin Conference Notable Quotes

(34:09) Private Equity vs Venture

(39:39) XPL Token Tweet

(44:56) Ads (Ledger, , LEDN, Bitwise)

(47:27) Imminent Circle IPO

(56:01) Content Recommendations

(57:44) Inversion Is Hiring

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Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.