Join Howard Lindzon, Michael Parekh, and special guest Joe McCann, founder of Asymmetric, for a deep dive into the intersection of crypto, trading, and digital assets. This episode of Trends with Friends explores the explosive rise of DraftKings as the ultimate betting super app, the future of peer-to-peer crypto trading, and why China’s tech revival with Alibaba and AI innovation is reshaping global markets. Joe shares insights from the front lines of the digital assets world, highlighting the Trump meme coin frenzy, Solana’s resilience, and the next wave of Web3 consumer apps that will hide crypto under the hood for mass adoption.📅 Recorded live on February 2025🎙️ Special Guest: Joe McCann, Founder & CIO of Asymmetric🔑 Brought to you by StocktwitsSlides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vQy1zBIhcaZuyKDbPbz93BoWY43TZRAjvI9LW1cZdFXulSiYuhMcwEP4WxpwDUmrya7PJQTpPWiwVKa/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000&slide=id.g3337970ddf7_0_52
Key Topics Covered:DraftKings’ Breakout Moment: From sports betting to financial super appPeer-to-Peer Trading & Crypto Wallets: The next big thing in fintechTrump Meme Coin Mania: What it revealed about blockchain infrastructureAlibaba’s Comeback: China’s tech power play with AI & AppleSolana’s Resilience: Why it remains a top blockchain for trading appsWeb3 Consumer Apps: Why the future of crypto is invisible to the userRegulation & Institutional Adoption: How banks & ETFs are changing crypto foreverChapters00:00 Introduction to Joe McCann and Asymmetric Investments05:51 Navigating the Crypto Landscape10:08 The Evolution of Gambling and Speculation14:10 The Rise of Stablecoins and Their Impact18:10 Copy Trading and Innovations in Crypto21:03 Alibaba's Resurgence and China's Tech Landscape27:12 The Global Shift in Tech Markets30:24 Nvidia's Role in AI and Global Tech Dynamics34:51 Geopolitical Implications for US Tech Companies37:49 The Impact of US-China Relations on Tech Companies39:44 The Future of Software and Consumer Apps41:51 Investment Trends in Crypto Infrastructure45:50 Innovative Consumer Applications in the Crypto Space48:50 The Growing Demand for AI Infrastructure51:18 The Shift in Consumer Preferences in China53:54 The Dichotomy of Institutional and Retail Crypto Markets01:01:33 Regulatory Landscape and Its Impact on Crypto LiquidityWhere To Find Howard and Friends:• Howard - https://stocktwits.com/howardlindzon• Michael Parekh - https://stocktwits.com/MParekh• Joe McCann - https://x.com/joemccannDisclaimer: All opinions expressed on this show are solely the opinions of the hosts’ and guests’ and do not reflect the opinions of Stocktwits, Inc. or its affiliates. The hosts are not SEC or FINRA registered advisors or professionals. The content of this show is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please consult with your financial advisor before making any investment decision. Read the full terms & conditions here: https://stocktwits.com/about/legal/terms/