In this insightful episode, Mauricio Di Bartolomeo sits down with Anthony Scaramucci to discuss the intersection of Bitcoin, politics, and Wall Street. Scaramucci reflects on his Bitcoin journey, how he came to embrace the asset, and why he believes Bitcoin will play a transformative role in global finance. The conversation also delves into the upcoming U.S. presidential election and the pivotal role it could play in shaping the future of digital asset regulation.

Scaramucci shares his personal experiences in politics, his transition from supporting Donald Trump to backing Kamala Harris, and how both parties are grappling with Bitcoin. This episode offers a deep dive into why bipartisan support for Bitcoin is critical and how the industry can navigate political headwinds.

Key Discussion Points:

• Anthony’s Bitcoin Journey: From skepticism in 2017 to investing in Bitcoin through SkyBridge Capital, Anthony shares his learning curve and eventual conviction in Bitcoin’s staying power.
• Bitcoin and U.S. Politics: The impact of the upcoming U.S. election on Bitcoin regulation and how both parties are positioning themselves on digital assets.
• BlackRock’s Influence: How BlackRock and other institutional players like Fidelity are legitimizing Bitcoin for traditional investors.
• Scaramucci’s Political Perspective: Insights into why Scaramucci transitioned from supporting Donald Trump to Kamala Harris and his criticism of current regulatory stances on Bitcoin.
• The Role of Meme Coins: Scaramucci shares his thoughts on meme coins, calling them “radioactive,” and highlights the crypto assets he believes have long-term value.
• Institutional Adoption: A look into how institutional interest, particularly from major asset managers, is shaping the narrative around Bitcoin and crypto investments.
• Anthony’s New Book: Scaramucci teases his upcoming book, *The Little Book of Bitcoin*, co-authored with Michael Saylor, which delves into what Wall Street has already figured out about Bitcoin.

Notable Quotes:

• “Bitcoin is one of those things that you can never predict what the hell is going to happen.” – Anthony Scaramucci
• “We need bipartisan crypto policy in the United States. We don’t want it to be one-sided.” – Anthony Scaramucci
• “If I could choose one Sherpa to guide the Democratic Party to the right policies in Bitcoin and crypto, I think you’re the man.” – Mauricio Di Bartolomeo

Resources Mentioned:

• SkyBridge Capital
• The Little Book of Bitcoin by Anthony Scaramucci (release date: December 5th)
• Tales from the Crypto podcast

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