SCOUT· 45%27m·2026-11-05·MoneyBitcoin Is the Hedge Against a U.S. Default Nobody Sees Coming | Jan Van Eck
Jan Van Eck is the CEO of VanEck, a global asset manager with roughly $235 billion under management. In this conversation, we break down his 10-year macro framework, why India could rival Europe, and how AI is reshaping VanEck from the inside. We also discuss runaway government spending, why he says everyone should…
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