Why misinformation dominates the crypto conversation
The other day, I had one of those conversations that sticks with you—not because it was enlightening, but because it reminded me just how much noise I’ve internalised on this crypto journey. It was with someone I genuinely respect, who is older, smart, accomplished and grounded. But he does tend to believe everything the mainstream media tells him. And when the topic of crypto came up, it was like he was reading from a playbook called ‘Mainstream Media Talking Points—Crypto Edition’. He told me it was for criminals. That it wasn’t “anything.” That it was far too risky. (Okay, that part is almost true.)
When I gently explained that the global financial system is steadily moving onto the blockchain, he looked at me with…
