John D'Agostino from Coinbase reveals why cryptocurrency and Bitcoin are reshaping institutional adoption, hedge funds, and bitcoin trade strategy. Is crypto risky? Here's the truth.  John shares his personal journey from a catastrophic hedge fund failure to becoming a senior leader at Coinbase, one of the most trusted names in digital assets. He explains why Bitcoin is a proven long-term inflation hedge, how stablecoins are growing at a pace rivaling the smartphone, and why blockchain is the next evolution of financial infrastructure. Whether you're exploring your first bitcoin trade or managing institutional portfolios, this episode will change how you think about money, risk, and the future of finance.0:00 – Introduction & Welcome1:29 – John's Background: From Brooklyn to Harvard4:15 – Turning Down Goldman Sachs for Vinny Viola & the NYMEX9:50 – The Hedge Fund That Blew Up: 3 Lessons From Failure15:15 – Why Bitcoin Is a Long-Term Inflation Hedge19:48 – When Did Institutions Start Taking Crypto Seriously?24:22 – Biggest Misconceptions About Crypto & Blockchain33:13 – Stablecoins: The Fastest Growing Financial Technology40:50 – Crypto Is to Finance What Uber Was to Taxis🎙 Hosts:Tsvetta Kaleynska — Consumer Data & Social Listening Expert📡 About The Money Signal:From Main Street to Wall Street — where real stories meet market intelligence.Produced by GLORION MEDIA🔗 Follow & Listen:🌐 Website: moneysignalpodcast.com📸 Instagram: instagram.com/moneysignal.podcast DisclaimerThe content presented on The Money Signal: From Main Street to Wall Street is for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, legal, tax, or other professional advice.The views expressed by hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of GLORION Media or its affiliates. Any discussion of companies, securities, markets, or investment strategies is intended solely as commentary and should not be interpreted as a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any financial instrument.Listeners and viewers should conduct their own research and consult with qualified financial or professional advisers before making any investment or business decisions.Past performance is not indicative of future results.GLORION Media, its hosts, producers, and affiliates may have business relationships with companies discussed on the program, including advertising or promotional partnerships.© GLORION Media LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, re-uploaded, or distributed without prior written consent. #Cryptocurrency #Bitcoin #CryptoTrading #JohnDagostino