Chris Curl,
Editor
June 3, 2025
Forget hype.
Forget the pump-and-dump schemes.
According to James Altucher—entrepreneur, investor, and now board member at Nuvve Holding Corp (NASDAQ: NVVE)—crypto is entering its most important phase yet: adulthood. And if you care about where the next generation of wealth, innovation, and freedom will come from, you’ll want to hear what he has to say.
I sat down with James to discuss the state of crypto in 2025. But what started as a conversation about markets quickly evolved into something much more ambitious: a new blueprint for digital finance, powered by utility, tokenization, and decentralized infrastructure.
“Crypto’s finally getting a seat at the grown-ups’ table,” James said.
What followed was a deep dive into the technologies, platforms, and trends that are defining the next era of digital assets. Spoiler alert: it’s not about memecoins anymore.
The Big Reset: Regulation Has Changed the Game
James didn’t mince words—what’s happening now wouldn’t have been possible two years ago. Regulatory clarity has flipped the script. Banks can hold crypto. Public companies can integrate digital assets without fear of enforcement. In short, real builders now have a license to build.
“It’s a brand new day,” James told me.
And that new day is bringing some serious players to the table—from financial institutions to sovereign governments.
Tokenization Is the New Financial Rails
Altucher believes that tokenization—turning everything from T-bills to royalties into digital, tradable tokens—is the most transformative shift in finance since the internet itself.
Whether it’s buying fractions of U.S. Treasury bonds on DeFi platforms, owning part of a rental property in Miami, or even tokenizing your future salary, the old gatekeepers of finance are being replaced by blockchain rails anyone can access.
“It’s financial access for everyone, anywhere, without needing Wall Street.”
AI Meets Crypto: Infrastructure on the Blockchain
James also pointed to the rise of decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN)—platforms that let you tap into global compute power for a fraction of the traditional cost.
Need GPU resources for an AI startup? DePIN networks let you access distributed compute paid for in tokens, without ever setting foot in a data center.
“What used to cost millions now costs thousands,” James explained.
Solana vs. Ethereum: Two Lanes, One Highway
While Solana has captured retail attention with speed and UX, Ethereum continues to attract institutional trust. James makes it clear: Solana is flashy, but Ethereum is foundational.
“Solana might be fast, but Ethereum has the devs, the tools, and the trust.”
Why Institutional Demand Is Crypto’s Tipping Point
The days of retail-driven boom-and-bust cycles may be over. Altucher sees a future where sovereign nations and institutional treasuries hold crypto like strategic reserves. That’s not theory—Trump’s team including RFK Jr. are already floating it.
This kind of demand isn’t speculative. It’s permanent.
“The game has changed,” James said. “Retail-driven cycles are being replaced by permanent institutional demand.”
Want to Know What James Is Buying?
James didn’t just share high-level insights—he revealed specific tokens, strategies, and the real projects he believes are going to define the future of crypto.
From AI-powered infrastructure to tokenized financial instruments, James is placing bold bets. But if you want the full breakdown—including the coins he’s accumulating now—you’ll need to subscribe to Crypto Cycle.
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Chris Curl
Editor, Daily Profit Cycle