Ep. 652 Understanding Crypto: Misconceptions and Realities of Todays Volatile Markets

In this episode of the Crypto 101 Podcast, hosts Bryce Paul and Brendan Viehman welcome Les Borsai, co-founder of Wave Digital Assets. The conversation explores Les's journey from the music industry to the world of cryptocurrency, his insights on market volatility, and the misconceptions that high net worth individuals have about crypto. Les shares his experiences navigating the 2021 market crash, the role of government in crypto, and the infrastructure opportunities that exist in managing digital assets. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding risk tolerance and the potential for innovation in the crypto space. Les emphasizes the importance of understanding the underlying economics of Bitcoin and the need for education in the government sector to facilitate innovation.  Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Crypto 101 Podcast 01:59 Les Borsai's Journey into Crypto 05:26 Genesis of Wave Digital Assets 08:21 Navigating Market Volatility and Opportunities 11:02 Common Misconceptions Among Investors 13:41 Comparing Current Market Conditions 16:21 Government's Role in Crypto and Policy Implications 18:36 Infrastructure Opportunities in Crypto Management 24:57 Government Insights on Digital Currency Management 27:09 Regulatory Challenges in the Crypto Space 30:33 The Role of Legislation in Crypto Innovation 33:04 Disruption of the Music Industry by Blockchain 38:25 Blockchain Voting: Possibilities and Limitations 40:48 Bitcoin's Future in a Volatile Market Check out Plus500: https://plus500.com Check out NPR: https://npr.org 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 Link: http://wavegp.com/ *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 CigarBid and use my code CRYPTO101 for a great deal: https://cigarbid.com/Crypto101 * Check out Plus500: https://plus500.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy