For episode 746 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Tristan Thompson to discuss the intersection of Sports, Tech and Capital at Bitcoin 2026 and becoming a Founding partner of Introduction.com.

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⏳ Timestamps:

(0:00) Introduction

(2:42) Sentiment of Bitcoin 2026

(3:27) Tristan Thompson and crypto advocacy

(4:38) Intersection of Sports, Tech and Capital

(5:52) How crypto can drive fan engagement

(7:06) Founding partner of Introduction.com

(9:04) Sumsub

(9:48) Public Investing

(10:33) Bitcoin 2026 takeaways

(12:06) Thoughts on state of the Crypto market

(14:10) Keeping up with Tristan Thompson

🎙 Tristan Thompson & Introduction.com Links:

🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/introductiondotcom/

🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tristanthompson13/

📢 Disclaimer:

None of our content constitutes, nor is intended to act as financial advice. It’s important to always do your own research and due diligence before making any investment decision. Digital Assets and Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and carry a considerable amount of risk.