Bitcoin to Replace U.S. Dollar in '10 Years': CoinDesk Spotlight with Tim Draper
CoinDesk Podcast Network
CoinDesk
4.8 • 689 Ratings
🗓️ 13 May 2025
⏱️ 60 minutes
🧾️ Download transcript
Summary
Insights into the past, present and future of the crypto industry with Tim Draper.
Follow the podcast here.
Billionaire venture capitalist Tim Draper joins "CoinDesk Spotlight" with a bold prediction that bitcoin could dethrone the U.S. dollar within 10 years as the dominant global currency. Plus, he advocates for the inclusion of bitcoin in company treasuries alongside fiat currencies for stability and weighs in on an AI-driven future with revolutionized jobs and productivity. And, personal reflection on the individuals who shaped him and the legacy he hopes to leave.
-
This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.
-
This episode was hosted by Christine Lee. “CoinDesk Spotlight” is produced by Sam Ewen, Christine Lee, Jennifer Sanasie, Taylor Fleming and Victor Chen.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcript
Click on a timestamp to play from that location
| 0:00.0 | Audible brings your wildest adventures to life, delivering heart-pounding thrills at the touch |
| 0:05.8 | of a button. |
| 0:07.0 | Take Richard Osmond's The Thursday Murder Club, where four retirees turned amateur sleuths |
| 0:11.8 | solve crimes in the most unexpected ways, brilliantly performed by Leslie Manville. |
| 0:17.1 | Ready to unleash your adventure aside, from pulse racing suspense to epic quests, from supernatural |
| 0:22.6 | chills to far-off romances, every story comes alive through world-class narration. |
| 0:28.5 | Explore exclusive audible originals, chart-topping new releases, and unforgettable bestsellers |
| 0:34.4 | that transport you from the very first word, because the next great |
| 0:38.2 | adventure is just a listener way. Start your free 30-day trial at audible.com slash |
| 0:43.9 | Wondery, UK. That's audible.com slash Wondery UK. |
| 0:49.6 | I eventually think that we will no longer have US dollar dominance over the long period, but that's |
| 0:56.5 | over a long period of time. The ballpark estimate of how, you know, when Bitcoin will replace |
| 1:02.7 | the U.S. dollar? Ten years, ten years, something like that. Maybe a little less, because |
| 1:08.0 | there will be a moment. I mean, the good news here is that banks can now |
| 1:14.0 | hold your Bitcoin and your fiat currency. |
| 1:23.3 | The content presented on this podcast does not in any way represent investment advice. |
| 1:29.2 | The information is provided for educational and entertainment purposes. |
| 1:33.2 | Crypto assets are considered risky investments. |
| 1:36.3 | You should always do your own research before investing. |
| 1:39.4 | The opinions expressed here do not represent those of CoinDesk's editorial staff. |
| 1:44.3 | Tim Draper is an early Bitcoin investor and one of the most successful venture capitalists |
| 1:49.6 | in the world as an early backer of Hotmail, Skype, Baidu, Robin Hood, Tesla, SpaceX, and |
... |
Please login to see the full transcript.
Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from CoinDesk, and are the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Tapesearch.
Generated transcripts are the property of CoinDesk and are distributed freely under the Fair Use doctrine. Transcripts generated by Tapesearch are not guaranteed to be accurate.
Copyright © Tapesearch 2025.