Sam Hallene (CMT Digital)

Sam Hallene (CMT Digital)

From Inside the Hutt by Hutt Capital

May 21, 2025 · 42 min · Season 1 · Episode 28

About this episode

Brooke Pollack interviews Sam Hallene about trends in blockchain investment and the evolution of CMT Digital.

In this episode of Inside the Hutt, Brooke Pollack welcomes Sam Hallene, investment partner at CMT Digital, a blockchain-focused venture capital firm operating under the broader CMT Group. Brooke and Sam explore current trends in DeFi, stablecoins, DePIN and sector-specific blockchains, along with candid insights into founder relationships, portfolio construction, and long-term conviction in the industry. Key Points From This Episode: Sam’s background and how he joined CMT Digital after reading the Bitcoin and Ethereum white papers. Overview of CMT Digital’s evolution and its relationship with the broader CMT Group. CMT Digital’s venture strategy, early-stage focus, and investment approach. The operational implications of being a registered investment advisor (RIA). CMT’s generalist thesis in blockchain, spanning multiple verticals and geographies. Observations on the potential for U.S. crypto re-onshoring and regulatory shifts. CMT’s global footprint and approach to investing across jurisdictions. Investment check size, ownership targets, and CMT’s long-term founder engagement strategy. Current state of DeFi and its progression into new financial instruments and integrations…

People in this episode

Host: Brooke Pollack

Guest: Sam Hallene

Topics covered

  • DeFi
  • stablecoins
  • blockchain investment
  • venture capital
  • founder relationships
  • regulatory shifts

Keywords

  • DeFi
  • stablecoins
  • blockchain
  • venture capital
  • CMT Digital
  • investment strategy
  • crypto regulation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CMT Digital, CMT Group, U.S.

Products: Bitcoin, Ethereum, 1Money

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