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We sat down at Bitcoin 2025 with Aly Madhavji, Managing Partner at Blockchain Founders Fund, to unpack the tension between a decentralized vision and the new wave of centralized ETF custody. Aly explains why hyper centralization raises seizure risk, how proof of reserves should evolve, and why shorting dynamics get easier when institutions hold the keys. We also dig into lessons from the gold bans of the past, the US policy sentiment shift, and why builders should target real users instead of casino token plays. What you will learn:• Bitcoin ETFs, custodians, and the centralization trap• Why government policy shifts matter, with parallels to gold restrictions• How institutional lending can fuel short pressure• Decentralization that users do not notice, like Roundtable’s Miss World app and on-chain media• Real world impact, USDC remittances and microfinance in emerging markets• BFF’s early stage thesis, 10 year fund horizon, and hands-on help for founders• Founder playbook, 11 30 90 pitch, how to get fast feedback, and spend investor money responsibly Featured guest: Aly Madhavji, Blockchain Founders Fund, CryptoKnights on Prime Video, UN consultant, Senior Blockchain Fellow at INSEAD. Subscribe for more interviews with investors, builders, and policy voices shaping the next chapter of Bitcoin and open finance.

Gary Cardone unleashes one of the most raw and compelling Bitcoin interviews you'll ever hear. From selling $70M/year businesses to go all-in on Bitcoin, to calling it the “apex predator of assets,” Gary breaks down exactly why this moment in history is the opportunity of a lifetime. He reveals:– Why Bitcoin is like a 27-year-old redhead that never ages– How Wall Street and fintech are broken beyond repair– Why most Bitcoiners stopped buying at $30—and why that's a massive mistake– The truth about work ethic scarcity vs. asset scarcity– His blunt take on Grant Cardone, Michael Saylor, and institutional adoption– Why billionaires will buy more than one Bitcoin—if they’re not too late This isn’t your typical crypto hype. It’s hard money, legacy disruption, and multigenerational thinking through the eyes of a seasoned energy trader and entrepreneur. Chapters:0:00 The Bitcoin Redhead Analogy3:17 Selling $70M Companies for BTC7:45 Visa, MasterCard, & the Plumbing Problem12:02 Apex Predator Conviction16:40 Work Ethic vs. Speculation21:15 Why Saylor Gets It24:00 Billionaires & Bitcoin: The Real Math29:10 25 Hours That Can Change Your Life 📚 Books Mentioned: The Price of Tomorrow, The Big Print, The White Paper video on YT 🎙️ Interviewed at: Bitcoin Day Tampa 2025 #Bitcoin #GaryCardone #HardMoney #MichaelSaylor #GenerationalWealth #CryptoInvesting