Mike Dudas is the Managing Partner of 6MV and former CEO of The Block.

The Scoop's host, Frank Chaparro, was joined live by Mike Dudas for Frank's final episode of the program. Frank and Mike discuss The Block's history, the evolution of the crypto space over the years, and how payments and stablecoins have emerged as one of crypto's killer use cases.

OUTLINE

00:00 - Introduction

02:11 – Early Days of The Block

03:24 – The Tether Revelation

05:24 – Stablecoin Success

07:44 – Adoption Curve in Payments

11:33 – Global Stablecoin Impact

14:47 – Investment Opportunities

19:48 – Crypto vs. Fintech

25:27 – Meme Coins Debate

31:52 – Bonk and Pump Strategies

35:27 – Breaking Into the Mainstream

40:54 – Conviction in Solana

44:18 – Crypto Culture and Sentiment

47:51 – Conclusion

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