Listen "E017 - Crypto Is Life | Jon Grinnell On Working At Coinbase, The Potential For A Bitcoin Strategic Reserve & Why The Future Of Finance Is On Chain"
Episode Synopsis
In this Future Signal episode, Jon Grinnell, a seasoned crypto industry expert, joins Jarrett Carpenter for a deep dive into the evolving landscape of crypto, Bitcoin, industry regulation, and wealth management. They discuss John’s experience at Coinbase, how corporate culture is adapting to cryptocurrency, and the shifting political and regulatory environment impacting the industry.Key topics include Bitcoin adoption trends, the possibility of a U.S. Bitcoin strategic reserve, and how real estate is losing its dominance as a wealth store in favor of digital assets. They also explore the challenges of educating the next generation on financial literacy in a crypto-driven world and navigating relationships in an economy increasingly shaped by blockchain technology.This episode offers valuable insights into the future of money, investing, and economic transformation—don't miss it! Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/B5gE3CrQTUAEPISODE CHAPTERS00:00 - Episode Intro01:51 - Working At Coinbase03:28 - Working On Crypto University04:13 - Crazy Year of 2022 For Crypto / Working At Coinbase05:15 - Not Everyone Who Works In Crypto Is In Crypto05:58 - How Many Coinbase Employees Did Jon Help To Educate On Crypto?06:45 - % Of People That Understand The Tech08:00 - % Of People At Coinbase That Are Crypto Forward10:35 - Crypto Regulations Updates13:10 - How Is Crypto Regulation Evolving In 2025 Post Chokepoint 2.015:35 - Is Crypto Getting Too Politicized?19:30 - Bullish Bitcoin Signals To Look Out For (Strategic Bitcoin Reserve)25:35 - Younger People Shifting To Bitcoin From Real Estate30:20 - How Does Jon Teach Crypto To His Children?35:35 - What Weird Moments Do Y'all Have With Other Couples As 2 Crypto Natives?41:30 - What Was The Orange Pill Moment For Jon? Where Did you Get Orange Pilled?43:50 - What Makes Bitcoin Special46:50 - Where Does Jon Engage Daily With Crypto?Jon's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jongrinnellsf/Jon on X - https://x.com/jkg_ethFuture Signal is a podcast hosted and produced by Jarrett Carpenter that explores tomorrow’s tech today via guest interviewsAll of Future Signal’s content is not financial advice but rather edu-tainment. All of our episodes are available on YT as well as wherever you listen to podcasts.Please follow us on social media and check out our website:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/futuresignalpod/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/futuresignalpodLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/future-signal-pod/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@futuresignalpodTwitch - https://www.twitch.tv/futuresignalpodFor more info on the podcast, please check out https://www.futuresignal.xyz/To learn more about Future Signal’s Host - https://www.jarrettcarpenter.com/
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