Coinbase(US:COIN) From The Desk Of Anthony Pompliano·2025-10-28 21:00DeFi and Traditional Finance Convergence - The industry anticipates finance will integrate centralized and decentralized infrastructure, similar to the internet's evolution, where the distinction between internet and non-internet companies disappeared [4][5] - FinTechs and legacy firms are embracing crypto technology to gain a competitive advantage and better serve customers [6][7] - Exchanges are converging, with crypto-native exchanges listing public equities and traditional exchanges listing crypto products, aiming to become "everything exchanges" [8][9][10] - Coinbase and City partnered to ease crypto on- and off-ramping for institutional clients, highlighting the role of crypto and stablecoins in upgrading the global financial system [12][13] - Western Union is piloting stablecoin settlement rails to speed up cross-border payments and reduce reliance on Swift, viewing stablecoins as an opportunity [14][15] - The "DeFi mullet" concept suggests a familiar user interface with upgraded backend infrastructure, making stablecoins accessible without requiring technical knowledge [19][20] Economic Outlook and Market Trends - The median American family's net worth is at an all-time high of $192,000, while the average American family's net worth is over $1 million [32] - The report suggests that the current administration's economic policies are showing signs of improvement, with inflation, gas prices, and rent easing [25][26][27][28] Bitcoin and Gold Investment Strategies - Bitcoin is expected to outperform gold, with investors rotating from gold to Bitcoin for higher returns after initial uncertainty [40][41] - The speaker believes Bitcoin will eventually have a larger market cap than gold, driven by the principles of sound digital money [45]