AI, Crypto & The Death of Traditional Finance | Matthew Le Merle

Описание: AI, Crypto & The Death of Traditional Finance | Matthew Le Merle | Two Blokes Trading Ep. 17

In this episode of Two Blokes Trading, we speak with Silicon Valley investor, bestselling author and blockchain pioneer Matthew Le Merle, Managing Partner & CEO of Fifth Era and Blockchain Coinvestors — one of the most active venture investors in AI and blockchain globally. Matthew breaks down why artificial intelligence and decentralized finance aren’t just trends, but the forces that will upend traditional financial systems. Together we explore how decentralized networks, tokenization, and new economic infrastructure may replace legacy institutions, and what this means for traders, innovators, and investors in today’s fast‑evolving markets.
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Whether you trade crypto, study macro trends, or want to understand the future of money, this episode delivers rare insight from a leader who has backed hundreds of startups and unicorns and helped drive the adoption of digital assets across the world.
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📌 Timestamps
00:00 – Intro & Episode Overview
01:45 – Who is Matthew Le Merle & His Journey in Tech & Finance
04:20 – From Traditional Consulting to Blockchain & Venture Investing
07:55 – Why Traditional Finance is Breaking Down
11:30 – How AI and Blockchain Reinvent Financial Infrastructure
15:50 – Tokenization & Decentralized Finance Explained
20:10 – Venture Capital vs. Public Market Crypto Investing
24:30 – What Traders Should Watch in 2025 & Beyond
29:15 – Practical Strategies for Navigating Disruption
33:40 – Defining Digital Money & Future Economic Models
38:22 – Key Takeaways & Final Thoughts
40:00 – Outro & Next Steps

🎧 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Matthew Le Merle explains why AI, blockchain, and decentralized finance are not just reshaping markets — they’re dismantling the very foundations of traditional financial systems. You’ll learn how tokenization enables digital money and assets to be traded frictionlessly, why decentralized protocols challenge legacy institutions, and how investors can position themselves ahead of the curve. Matthew also breaks down how venture capital works in emerging tech, why conviction matters more than short‑term price moves, and the structural shifts fueling the next era of finance. This is a must‑listen for anyone interested in the convergence of crypto, AI and global markets.
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✨ About Matthew Le Merle:
Matthew Le Merle is Managing Partner & CEO of Fifth Era and Blockchain Coinvestors, global leaders in AI and blockchain venture investing. Based in Silicon Valley, he has invested across hundreds of startups and unicorns and held senior advisory and board roles in major tech and finance organisations. A bestselling author and keynote speaker, Matthew draws on decades of experience in strategy, innovation and digital transformation to decode what’s next for finance and technology.
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