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EPISODE · Feb 18, 2026 · 28 MIN

Are We In A Crypto Winter? Mo Shaikh on VC Leaving, Deglobalization, and Market Downturn

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Mo Shaikh is the CoFounder & General Partner at MFV. We spoke with Mo in Hong Kong about the latest developments in the crypto market and investment space. We discuss why there’s still plenty of signal in the noise, what the west gets wrong about crypto, how deglobalization is affecting investments, how the industry has changed post-GENIUS Act, missed opportunities in America under previous administrations, if VC is leaving crypto, and if we’re in for an extended crypto winter.This episode is sponsored by Gemini: https://gemini.com/CIA Watch On YouTube: https://youtu.be/OJNXjQX2dJUPlease note that this podcast is for informational purposes only and any views shared by anyone on the show are opinions, not financial advice. The host or guests may have a direct or indirect financial interest in content mentioned in this episode.This show is powered by Sei.Learn more about Sei: https://www.sei.io/Follow Crypto in America: https://x.com/CryptoAmerica_Follow Sei: https://x.com/SeiNetworkFollow our hostsJacquelyn: https://x.com/jacqmelinekGerald: https://x.com/thatgeraldEleanor: https://x.com/EleanorTerrettTIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Welcome Mo Shaikh  To Crypto In America!0:30 - What ‘Crypto In America’ Means To Mo1:00 - Why There’s Still Plenty of Signal In Crypto3:00 - What Is The West Missing In Crypto?4:30 - Deglobilization In America 7:15 - How GENIUS & Policy Has Changed Investments 9:00 - Market Downturn - Are We In A Crypto Winter? 12:30 - Building Aptos & Libra During Market Downturns & Previous Administrations15:00 - Missed Opportunities In The US17:30 - Which Direction Is Crypto Going? Web3 or Financial? 10:45 - Is VC Leaving Crypto? 25:00 - WhyHong Kong Is Still A Crypto Hub & Wants To Pass The US27:00 - Mo Is Paying Attention To The Geopolitical Environment27:30 - Thanks Mo For Joining! Like & Subscribe#crypto #bitcoin #blockchain #investing #technology #america

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