Silicon Valley Insider: "the average retail banker is going away, because..."

09/01/2025 50 min
Silicon Valley Insider: "the average retail banker is going away, because..."

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In this conversation, Bill Barhydt and Pascal Hügli discuss the evolution of banking in the context of Bitcoin and decentralized finance. The discussion covers the impact of AI on banking jobs, the role of humans in an increasingly automated world, and the current services available for borrowing against Bitcoin. For Bill Bitcoin holds the potential to revolutionize banking systems, especially in developing markets. He emphasizes the need for individuals to secure their Bitcoin in personal vaults rather than exchanges, the financial benefits of using Bitcoin as collateral, and the transformative impact of cryptocurrencies on remittances and credit systems globally. Bill also highlights the future of global banking and the integration of crypto into everyday financial transactions.Timestamps:00:00 The Future of Banking: DeFi and Crypto Integration09:59 The Evolution of the Internet and Decentralization19:53 AI and the Transformation of Banking24:08 Human Roles in an AI-Driven Economy25:30 The Future of Collective Intelligence26:55 Bitcoin as a Global Reserve Currency30:38 Integrating Bitcoin with Traditional Banking33:00 Bitcoin's Role in Banking the Unbanked36:22 Bitcoin as an Absolutely Scarce Store of Value40:46 Revolutionizing Credit Systems in Developing MarketsConnect with Bill Barhydt:https://x.com/billbarXFollow Pascal Hügli:Twitter - https://x.com/pahuegNostr - npub1qhx7lnggpv64f0wt5xyjj7h90qh5ewu35pspr66sj8alc4gvcfjqqn04l8Thank you for subscribing to our channel! We’re excited to have you with us!#Abra #Bitcoin #Decentralization #AI #Banking #Crypto #FutureOfFinance #WealthManagement #DigitalAssets #Ethereum #CryptoCustody #BorrowingAgainstBitcoin #FinancialStrategy #GlobalBanking #CreditSystems #DevelopingMarkets #Stablecoins #Remittances #Abra