Intro

The crypto markets may be wobbling, but the real story is what comes next. On this episode of Trader Talk, Kenny Polcari sits down with Mo Shaikh, former Aptos Labs co-founder and a key voice in US digital asset policy, to break down bitcoin’s volatility, the rise of stablecoins, and how AI and blockchain are converging. Shaikh explains how institutional adoption, new US regulation, and AI-driven financial automation could reshape money in 2026 and beyond—a must-listen for investors trying to understand where digital assets are really headed.