The Rollup Crypto meets military at DC celebration, Hyperliquid Hits ATH, Tron’s Trump-Backed Reverse Merger and The Age of Verifiable Apps with Bobby Beniers and Dylan Loomer
Jun 18, 2025
Bobby Beniers from CoinFund, a prolific panel moderator, joins the discussion on the intersections of crypto and military sponsorship, specifically the backlash against Coinbase's collaboration with the U.S. Army. They delve into the rise of Hyperliquid and innovations like Eigenlayer, alongside market analysis influenced by geopolitical tensions. The duo explores AI's impact on content creation, shifting public sentiments, and the emergence of decentralized exchanges while sharing insights on monetizing crypto ventures and evolving trading strategies.
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War Drives Monetary Policy
- Global war tensions depress markets but will force central banks to print money.
- Historically, wars have similar asset performance outcomes, signaling complex short-term effects.
Coinbase Sponsorship Sparks Debate
- Coinbase's US Army sponsorship sparked debate on crypto's mainstream institutional partnerships.
- The move is seen as audience expansion rather than a sellout by Coinbase.
Hyperliquid's Unique Growth Appeal
- Hyperliquid's unique low-VC-backed, high-growth model attracts capital allocators seeking larger size.
- Its composability and growing ecosystem may support valuations akin to Binance's BNB.