In this episode, Ato speaks with James Butterfill is the Head of Research at CoinShares, Europe’s largest digital asset investment firm managing nearly $10 billion in assets. With over 25 years in finance including time at Coutts, James has managed portfolios for ultra-high-net-worth clients and now leads data-driven research on Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the wider digital asset market. We discuss:

- The issues with the current financial system

- The asset people use to diversify outside of the financial system

- Why this one particular asset is rivalling gold as a store of value

- Why new financial ideas are often dismissed before they’re understood

- What could go wrong with digital assets and much more

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Disclaimer: The information contained on this video is not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as, financial advice. I am not a financial advisor and the information in this video is not a substitute for financial advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation. Cryptocurrency is a high-risk investment and prices can be highly volatile, so always do your own research and consider seeking independent advice before investing.

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