Which Crypto Assets Belong in a Reserve? This VC Says Not XRP and ADA - Ep. 796
The crypto markets are in waiting mode—but waiting for what? Here’s why traders are eyeing policy moves, how XRP and Cardano’s potential inclusion in a government reserve is causing debate, and what catalysts could actually trigger the next rally.
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Show Notes
Trump’s latest crypto moves have sent the market on a rollercoaster.
First, he posted on Truth Social that a U.S. crypto reserve would include XRP, Solana, and Cardano. A couple hours later, he had to clarify that Bitcoin and Ethereum would also be included. The market jumped 12%—only to crash the next day.
Meanwhile, the White House crypto summit is happening Friday, and not everyone is happy with the guest list. Some say it’s a step toward real regulation, while others argue that without DeFi voices, it’s just a meeting of centralized players.
So what does it all mean? David Nage, VC at Arca, joins Unchained to talk about:
- 4:55 Why David is unfazed by crypto’s swings around Trump’s reserve posts
- 9:03 David’s take on Cardano and XRP being named for the crypto reserve list
- 18:11 Why he thinks Bitcoin is a strong candidate for a national reserve asset
- 22:52 Why David isn’t impressed with the guest list at the White House Crypto Summit
- 26:26 Why the markets have been struggling—and what could finally turn things around
- 28:52 News Recap
Will real crypto policy changes emerge from this? Or is this just another distraction in a year full of big promises?
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Guest
- David Nage, VC Portfolio Manager at Arca
Links
- Unchained:
- Why Trump May Have Chosen This Week to Announce a Strategic Crypto Reserve
- Cardano Founder Charles Hoskinson Is Not Invited to White House Crypto Summit
- How Did Ripple Sell Trump on XRP in a Crypto Reserve? By Pushing for Solana
- Trump Is Having Second Thoughts About His Crypto Council
- David’s tweet on Cardano and Ripple
- Eleanor Terrett’s tweet with the Crypto Summit guest list
- David Sacks’ tweet saying that the government lost almost $17 billion
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