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Our Managing Partner & CEO, Matthew Le Merle joined the Two Blokes Trading podcast for a candid conversation on where finance is really headed.
He digs into why AI and Blockchain are starting to collide in meaningful ways, what’s no longer working in traditional financial systems, and why...
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He digs into why AI and Blockchain are starting to collide in meaningful ways, what’s no longer working in traditional financial systems, and why...
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AI, Crypto & The Death of Traditional Finance | Matthew Le Merle
Podcast Episode · Two Blokes Trading · 17/12/2025 · 48m
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December 19, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Our Managing Partner & CEO, Matthew Le Merle joined the Two Blokes Trading podcast for a candid conversation on where finance is really headed.
He digs into why AI and Blockchain are starting to collide in meaningful ways, what’s no longer working in traditional financial systems, and why...
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He digs into why AI and Blockchain are starting to collide in meaningful ways, what’s no longer working in traditional financial systems, and why...
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Another data point that the IPO window is slowly reopening, especially for platforms like Kraken which we’ve long believed in.
www.cnbc.com/2025/11/19/k...
www.cnbc.com/2025/11/19/k...
Kraken confidentially files for IPO following $800 million raise
Kraken confidentially filed with federal regulators to go public in the U.S. after recently raising $800 million at a $20 billion valuation.
www.cnbc.com
December 19, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Another data point that the IPO window is slowly reopening, especially for platforms like Kraken which we’ve long believed in.
www.cnbc.com/2025/11/19/k...
www.cnbc.com/2025/11/19/k...
A glimpse at how Bitcoin financial services are quietly becoming institutional-grade.
thecurrencyanalytics.com/altcoins/anc...
thecurrencyanalytics.com/altcoins/anc...
Anchorage Digital and Mezo Forge New Frontier in Bitcoin Financial Services | The Currency analytics
In a move poised to redefine Bitcoin finance, Anchorage Digital and Mezo have announced a strategic partnership as of November 19, 2025. This alliance is set to
https://thecurrencyanalytics.com/altcoins/anchorage-digital-and-mezo-forge-new-frontier-in-bitcoin-financial-services-215911"
December 18, 2025 at 9:03 PM
A glimpse at how Bitcoin financial services are quietly becoming institutional-grade.
thecurrencyanalytics.com/altcoins/anc...
thecurrencyanalytics.com/altcoins/anc...
In the latest episode of The Silicon Valley Podcast, our Managing Partner & CEO Matthew Le Merle goes behind the thinking that led his firm to commit to Blockchain investing more than a decade ago.
His conversation with Shawn Flynn spans the forces reshaping global finance, how serious...
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His conversation with Shawn Flynn spans the forces reshaping global finance, how serious...
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Ep 280 The Future of Finance & Blockchain with Matthew Le Merle
YouTube video by The Silicon Valley Podcast
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December 18, 2025 at 6:13 PM
In the latest episode of The Silicon Valley Podcast, our Managing Partner & CEO Matthew Le Merle goes behind the thinking that led his firm to commit to Blockchain investing more than a decade ago.
His conversation with Shawn Flynn spans the forces reshaping global finance, how serious...
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His conversation with Shawn Flynn spans the forces reshaping global finance, how serious...
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Is today’s AI boom built on durable innovation, or is it just speculative hype?
In our upcoming webinar on January 6, our AI Partner Tallulah Le Merle breaks down what’s actually driving AI’s rapid growth, the risks and misconceptions investors should be aware of, and...
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In our upcoming webinar on January 6, our AI Partner Tallulah Le Merle breaks down what’s actually driving AI’s rapid growth, the risks and misconceptions investors should be aware of, and...
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December 17, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Is today’s AI boom built on durable innovation, or is it just speculative hype?
In our upcoming webinar on January 6, our AI Partner Tallulah Le Merle breaks down what’s actually driving AI’s rapid growth, the risks and misconceptions investors should be aware of, and...
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In our upcoming webinar on January 6, our AI Partner Tallulah Le Merle breaks down what’s actually driving AI’s rapid growth, the risks and misconceptions investors should be aware of, and...
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Our latest Letter from London from Partner Mitch Mechigian looks at how two of today’s most influential technologies — Blockchain and AI — are moving through their cycles in ways most people aren’t fully seeing. One has been dismissed too quickly. The other is being celebrated too loudly.
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Overestimated in the Short Run, Underestimated in the Long Run: A Blockchain & AI Introduction — FIFTH ERA | BLOCKCHAIN COINVESTORS
Overestimated in the Short Run, Underestimated in the Long Run: A Blockchain & AI Introduction
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December 17, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Our latest Letter from London from Partner Mitch Mechigian looks at how two of today’s most influential technologies — Blockchain and AI — are moving through their cycles in ways most people aren’t fully seeing. One has been dismissed too quickly. The other is being celebrated too loudly.
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This week on BlockTalk AI, we unpacked the stories that hint at where capital, institutions, and governments are placing their bets, and where the fault lines are beginning to show in the industry.
➤ Dubai’s emergence as a Web3 hub and a new blockchain banking venture from former Signature...
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➤ Dubai’s emergence as a Web3 hub and a new blockchain banking venture from former Signature...
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December 15, 2025 at 6:06 PM
This week on BlockTalk AI, we unpacked the stories that hint at where capital, institutions, and governments are placing their bets, and where the fault lines are beginning to show in the industry.
➤ Dubai’s emergence as a Web3 hub and a new blockchain banking venture from former Signature...
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➤ Dubai’s emergence as a Web3 hub and a new blockchain banking venture from former Signature...
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The signal couldn’t be clearer.
After nearly a decade of analysis, Cambridge Associates has released a landmark insights report placing Blockchain & Crypto Venture Capital (BCVC) squarely on the map for institutional and family-office portfolios.
BCVC funds have delivered...
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After nearly a decade of analysis, Cambridge Associates has released a landmark insights report placing Blockchain & Crypto Venture Capital (BCVC) squarely on the map for institutional and family-office portfolios.
BCVC funds have delivered...
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Unlocking Innovation with Blockchain VC Funds — FIFTH ERA | BLOCKCHAIN COINVESTORS
Unlocking Innovation with Blockchain VC Funds
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December 12, 2025 at 6:14 PM
The signal couldn’t be clearer.
After nearly a decade of analysis, Cambridge Associates has released a landmark insights report placing Blockchain & Crypto Venture Capital (BCVC) squarely on the map for institutional and family-office portfolios.
BCVC funds have delivered...
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After nearly a decade of analysis, Cambridge Associates has released a landmark insights report placing Blockchain & Crypto Venture Capital (BCVC) squarely on the map for institutional and family-office portfolios.
BCVC funds have delivered...
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Every once in a while, a research note lands that feels less like a recap, and more like a turning point. That’s what Cambridge Associates just delivered.
Their latest report doesn’t just revisit a decade of Blockchain & Crypto VC performance (though the 20%+ pooled IRRs are hard to miss).
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Their latest report doesn’t just revisit a decade of Blockchain & Crypto VC performance (though the 20%+ pooled IRRs are hard to miss).
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Unlocking Innovation with Blockchain and Crypto Venture Capital Funds — FIFTH ERA | BLOCKCHAIN COINVESTORS
Abstract: Blockchain and crypto-focused1 venture capital (BCVC) funds offer a compelling opportunity alongside traditional venture capital (VC) strategies. While some investors question the merits of...
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December 10, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Every once in a while, a research note lands that feels less like a recap, and more like a turning point. That’s what Cambridge Associates just delivered.
Their latest report doesn’t just revisit a decade of Blockchain & Crypto VC performance (though the 20%+ pooled IRRs are hard to miss).
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Their latest report doesn’t just revisit a decade of Blockchain & Crypto VC performance (though the 20%+ pooled IRRs are hard to miss).
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If you’re looking to cut through the noise and understand what actually moved the industry this year, this session is for you. Register now for our 2025 Wrap-Up webinar: buff.ly/ZP8hQA6
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: 2025 Wrap Up: Fifth Era Webinar - December 16, 12pm Pacific. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: 2025 Wrap Up: Fifth Era Webinar - December 16, 12pm Pacific. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
fifthera.zoom.us
December 4, 2025 at 6:29 PM
If you’re looking to cut through the noise and understand what actually moved the industry this year, this session is for you. Register now for our 2025 Wrap-Up webinar: buff.ly/ZP8hQA6
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In a year defined by volatility and breakthroughs across Crypto, Blockchain, and AI, clarity is hard to come by.
Join our Managing Partner & CEO Matthew Le Merle for a sharp look back at the developments that truly mattered in 2025, and a forward view on how they could shape the road to 2026.
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Join our Managing Partner & CEO Matthew Le Merle for a sharp look back at the developments that truly mattered in 2025, and a forward view on how they could shape the road to 2026.
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December 4, 2025 at 6:29 PM
In a year defined by volatility and breakthroughs across Crypto, Blockchain, and AI, clarity is hard to come by.
Join our Managing Partner & CEO Matthew Le Merle for a sharp look back at the developments that truly mattered in 2025, and a forward view on how they could shape the road to 2026.
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Join our Managing Partner & CEO Matthew Le Merle for a sharp look back at the developments that truly mattered in 2025, and a forward view on how they could shape the road to 2026.
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In a year defined by volatility and breakthroughs across Crypto, Blockchain, and AI, clarity is hard to come by.
Join our Managing Partner & CEO Matthew Le Merle for a sharp look back at the developments that truly mattered in 2025, and a forward view on how they could shape the road to 2026.
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Join our Managing Partner & CEO Matthew Le Merle for a sharp look back at the developments that truly mattered in 2025, and a forward view on how they could shape the road to 2026.
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December 4, 2025 at 6:29 PM
In a year defined by volatility and breakthroughs across Crypto, Blockchain, and AI, clarity is hard to come by.
Join our Managing Partner & CEO Matthew Le Merle for a sharp look back at the developments that truly mattered in 2025, and a forward view on how they could shape the road to 2026.
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Join our Managing Partner & CEO Matthew Le Merle for a sharp look back at the developments that truly mattered in 2025, and a forward view on how they could shape the road to 2026.
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BlockTalk AI spent the week unpacking the Blockchain industry’s most delicate balancing act: bold institutional expansion on one side, and a rapidly evolving rulebook on the other.
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December 2, 2025 at 6:56 PM
BlockTalk AI spent the week unpacking the Blockchain industry’s most delicate balancing act: bold institutional expansion on one side, and a rapidly evolving rulebook on the other.
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In our upcoming webinar, Partner Mitch Mechigian explains how tokenized assets can improve diversification, refine risk management, and unlock new avenues for returns—insights that are essential for navigating today’s evolving investment landscape.
Reserve your spot today: buff.ly/D2yqET8
Reserve your spot today: buff.ly/D2yqET8
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: The Impact of Tokenization on Risk and Return: Fifth Era Webinar - December 2, 11am Pacific. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about ...
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: The Impact of Tokenization on Risk and Return: Fifth Era Webinar - December 2, 11am Pacific. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about ...
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November 18, 2025 at 7:25 PM
In our upcoming webinar, Partner Mitch Mechigian explains how tokenized assets can improve diversification, refine risk management, and unlock new avenues for returns—insights that are essential for navigating today’s evolving investment landscape.
Reserve your spot today: buff.ly/D2yqET8
Reserve your spot today: buff.ly/D2yqET8
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As tokenization continues to reshape global finance, it’s opening the door to investment possibilities that were once out of reach. By boosting liquidity and enabling fractional ownership, this technology is transforming how investors access and allocate capital.
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November 18, 2025 at 7:25 PM
As tokenization continues to reshape global finance, it’s opening the door to investment possibilities that were once out of reach. By boosting liquidity and enabling fractional ownership, this technology is transforming how investors access and allocate capital.
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This week on BlockTalk AI, one theme kept rising to the surface: institutional crypto is already here.
From SharpLink’s Ethereum-fueled growth and Bitfarm’s pivot into AI infrastructure to Alibaba teaming with JPMorgan on tokenized deposits, we saw legacy and digital players converging fast.
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From SharpLink’s Ethereum-fueled growth and Bitfarm’s pivot into AI infrastructure to Alibaba teaming with JPMorgan on tokenized deposits, we saw legacy and digital players converging fast.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:12 PM
This week on BlockTalk AI, one theme kept rising to the surface: institutional crypto is already here.
From SharpLink’s Ethereum-fueled growth and Bitfarm’s pivot into AI infrastructure to Alibaba teaming with JPMorgan on tokenized deposits, we saw legacy and digital players converging fast.
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From SharpLink’s Ethereum-fueled growth and Bitfarm’s pivot into AI infrastructure to Alibaba teaming with JPMorgan on tokenized deposits, we saw legacy and digital players converging fast.
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As tokenization continues to reshape global finance, it’s opening the door to investment possibilities that were once out of reach. By boosting liquidity and enabling fractional ownership, this technology is transforming how investors access and allocate capital.
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November 18, 2025 at 7:25 PM
As tokenization continues to reshape global finance, it’s opening the door to investment possibilities that were once out of reach. By boosting liquidity and enabling fractional ownership, this technology is transforming how investors access and allocate capital.
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Here are the biggest stories we unpacked on BlockTalk AI this week, spanning market updates and innovations driving the crypto industry forward.
➤ Ripple’s $500M investment & $40B valuation, boosting institutional crypto momentum.
➤ Bitcoin breaking $106K after major U.S. funding development.
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➤ Ripple’s $500M investment & $40B valuation, boosting institutional crypto momentum.
➤ Bitcoin breaking $106K after major U.S. funding development.
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November 17, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Here are the biggest stories we unpacked on BlockTalk AI this week, spanning market updates and innovations driving the crypto industry forward.
➤ Ripple’s $500M investment & $40B valuation, boosting institutional crypto momentum.
➤ Bitcoin breaking $106K after major U.S. funding development.
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➤ Ripple’s $500M investment & $40B valuation, boosting institutional crypto momentum.
➤ Bitcoin breaking $106K after major U.S. funding development.
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The global payments landscape is shifting fast, and TradFi’s big move is underway as stablecoins take center stage.
As blockchain-based payment rails prove faster and more efficient, TradFi is entering a new era of mega M&A, racing to align with innovators shaping the future of money.
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As blockchain-based payment rails prove faster and more efficient, TradFi is entering a new era of mega M&A, racing to align with innovators shaping the future of money.
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November 14, 2025 at 10:11 PM
The global payments landscape is shifting fast, and TradFi’s big move is underway as stablecoins take center stage.
As blockchain-based payment rails prove faster and more efficient, TradFi is entering a new era of mega M&A, racing to align with innovators shaping the future of money.
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As blockchain-based payment rails prove faster and more efficient, TradFi is entering a new era of mega M&A, racing to align with innovators shaping the future of money.
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The internet digitized communication. Blockchain is digitizing value.
$100 through banks = 1 week, $75 left.
$100 through Web3 = seconds, almost zero fees.
Commerce is bigger than content. And the next trillion-dollar wave is here.
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$100 through banks = 1 week, $75 left.
$100 through Web3 = seconds, almost zero fees.
Commerce is bigger than content. And the next trillion-dollar wave is here.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:46 PM
The internet digitized communication. Blockchain is digitizing value.
$100 through banks = 1 week, $75 left.
$100 through Web3 = seconds, almost zero fees.
Commerce is bigger than content. And the next trillion-dollar wave is here.
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$100 through banks = 1 week, $75 left.
$100 through Web3 = seconds, almost zero fees.
Commerce is bigger than content. And the next trillion-dollar wave is here.
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This week on BlockTalk AI, we explored the moves, motives, and momentum shaping global Blockchain & Crypto markets:
➜ Argo Blockchain announces a major restructuring, while Faraday Future brings in a new advisor to guide its EAI + Crypto vision.
➜ Hong Kong opens its doors wider to...
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➜ Argo Blockchain announces a major restructuring, while Faraday Future brings in a new advisor to guide its EAI + Crypto vision.
➜ Hong Kong opens its doors wider to...
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November 10, 2025 at 8:29 PM
This week on BlockTalk AI, we explored the moves, motives, and momentum shaping global Blockchain & Crypto markets:
➜ Argo Blockchain announces a major restructuring, while Faraday Future brings in a new advisor to guide its EAI + Crypto vision.
➜ Hong Kong opens its doors wider to...
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➜ Argo Blockchain announces a major restructuring, while Faraday Future brings in a new advisor to guide its EAI + Crypto vision.
➜ Hong Kong opens its doors wider to...
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We are thrilled to share that our Managing Partner, Matthew Le Merle, will be moderating a high-profile Crypto Investing panel at Cantor Fitzgerald’s upcoming 3rd Annual Crypto & AI/Energy Infrastructure Conference on November 11, 2025, in Miami Beach, Florida.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:33 PM
We are thrilled to share that our Managing Partner, Matthew Le Merle, will be moderating a high-profile Crypto Investing panel at Cantor Fitzgerald’s upcoming 3rd Annual Crypto & AI/Energy Infrastructure Conference on November 11, 2025, in Miami Beach, Florida.
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Is the AI boom a bubble, or the start of something bigger?
Headlines are calling it “dot-com 2.0.” Valuations are soaring. And yet, beneath the surface, real foundations are taking shape.
In our latest newsletter, AI Partner Tallulah Le Merle explores why today’s AI surge...
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Headlines are calling it “dot-com 2.0.” Valuations are soaring. And yet, beneath the surface, real foundations are taking shape.
In our latest newsletter, AI Partner Tallulah Le Merle explores why today’s AI surge...
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Is The AI Boom a Bubble? — FIFTH ERA | BLOCKCHAIN COINVESTORS
IS THE AI BOOM A BUBBLE?
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November 5, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Is the AI boom a bubble, or the start of something bigger?
Headlines are calling it “dot-com 2.0.” Valuations are soaring. And yet, beneath the surface, real foundations are taking shape.
In our latest newsletter, AI Partner Tallulah Le Merle explores why today’s AI surge...
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Headlines are calling it “dot-com 2.0.” Valuations are soaring. And yet, beneath the surface, real foundations are taking shape.
In our latest newsletter, AI Partner Tallulah Le Merle explores why today’s AI surge...
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