Mauricio di Bartolomeo

Mauricio di Bartolomeo, Co-founder and CSO of Ledn, shares his journey from Venezuela's hyperinflation to the forefront of crypto-backed loans. He discusses the explosive rally of Bitcoin and the effects of growing institutional interest, particularly from MicroStrategy. The panel dives into how Bitcoin facilitates capital flight amid global economic shifts and the implications for crypto dynamics as 2024 approaches. Mauricio also highlights the regulatory landscape and the increasing demand for Bitcoin loans, painting a vivid picture of the evolving financial ecosystem.

Lyn Alden, founder of Lyn Alden Investment Strategy, shares her deep insights on economics, while Mauricio di Bartolomeo, co-founder of Ledn, brings his firsthand experience with Venezuela's hyperinflation. The two delve into how inflation impacts the crypto landscape, touching on Bitcoin as a potential hedge and its contrasting role in inflationary versus hyperinflationary settings. They explore the link between rising interest rates and crypto adoption, implications of global events like the Ukraine war, and the growing significance of stablecoins and the Lightning Network in volatile economies.

Mauricio Bartolomeo, co-founder of Ledn and a Bitcoin expert shaped by hyperinflation in Venezuela, joins Adam Reeds, who brings energy sector expertise to Bitcoin finance. They discuss the innovative concept of Bitcoin-backed loans for real estate, enabling borrowers to leverage their crypto without selling. The duo explores the advantages of USDC versus Tether, the growing market for real estate mortgages backed by Bitcoin, and essential custody mechanics. Their insights highlight the intersection of cryptocurrency, finance, and property investment.