Ep. 639 How Crypto Native Investment Firm CoinFund Sees the Crypto Markets w/ Chris Perkins

In this episode of the Crypto 101 podcast, hosts Bryce Paul and Brendan Viehman welcome Chris Perkins, president of CoinFund, to discuss his journey from the military to the world of crypto investing. Chris shares insights on the evolution of the crypto market, the importance of due diligence in early-stage investing, and the intersection of AI and crypto. He also discusses the rise of meme coins and their potential for value creation, as well as future trends in institutional investment in the crypto space. In this conversation, Christopher Perkins discusses the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency, focusing on the impact of regulatory de-risking, the influx of institutional capital, and the potential for innovation in the space. He highlights the importance of developers and entrepreneurship in driving growth, the significance of stablecoins in the financial ecosystem, and the future of yield-bearing stablecoins. Perkins emphasizes the need for regulatory clarity and the ongoing development of market infrastructure, predicting a transformative period for crypto in the coming years. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Crypto 101 Podcast 01:30 Chris Perkins: Background and Journey to CoinFund 08:36 Investment Strategies and Approaches at CoinFund 14:00 Navigating the Chaos of Early Stage Crypto Investing 16:56 The Intersection of AI and Crypto 21:04 Meme Coins: A New Frontier in Crypto Investment 23:18 Future Trends in Institutional Crypto Investment 23:40 Regulatory De-risking and Institutional Capital 28:57 The Developer Landscape and Entrepreneurial Opportunities 33:47 Stablecoins: The Future of Currency and Investment 39:07 Yield-Bearing Stablecoins and Market Innovations 44:06 Building the Infrastructure of Crypto Markets Check out CoinFlip and use my code CRYPTO101 for a great deal: https://coinflip.tech Get immediate access to my entire crypto portfolio for just $1.00 today!  https://www.cryptorevolution.com/cryptnation-direct Get your FREE copy of "Crypto Revolution" and start making big profits from buying, selling, and trading cryptocurrency today:  https://www.cryptorevolution.com/free MERCH STORE https://cryptorevolutionmerch.com/ Subscribe to YouTube for Exclusive Content: https://www.youtube.com/@crypto101podcast Follow us on social media for leading-edge crypto updates and trade alerts: https://twitter.com/Crypto101Pod https://instagram.com/crypto_101 Guest Links https://x.com/perkinscr97 https://x.com/coinfund_io *This is NOT financial, tax, or legal advice* Boardwalk Flock LLC. All Rights Reserved 2025.   ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Fog by DIZARO https://soundcloud.com/dizarofr Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0  Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/Fog-DIZARO Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/lAfbjt_rmE8 ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Our Sponsors: * Check out CoinFlip and use my code CRYPTO101 for a great deal: https://coinflip.tech * Check out Moorings: https://moorings.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy