Crypto has been through a challenging period, with the sharp decline of prices in DeFI and NFT markets, the collapse of FTX, and Binance's CEO facing criminal charges. But with Bitcoin on a sustained rise, there are signs that the crypto winter may be ending. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong joins us to talk about what's next for the industry and his long-term vision for crypto.

• 2:33 - After everything that's gone down in the sector, why should people still care about crypto?
• 5:50 - What use cases for crypto is Brian most interested in?
• 8:59 - Is crypto a useful hedge against inflation?
• 12:00 - How crypto could shape monetary and fiscal policy.
• 13:11 - How should people protect themselves from the volatility of crypto?
• 15:32 - How does Coinbase make its money now, and how will that evolve?
• 20:01 - What's the regulatory environment for crypto like in Canada?
• 21:23 - As crypto becomes more regulated, do exchanges become just another centralized financial institution?
• 24:36 - Brian's long-term vision for crypto and what motivates him.

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