AI Meets Bitcoin in Singapore — and Why the U.S. Is Back in the Game with Jesse Darnell

The U.S. crypto scene is finally waking up. After years of regulatory uncertainty and innovation flight, the winds are shifting. Charlie Shrem sits down with Jesse Darnell, former Marine and founder of ADVANCE Protocol, fresh off Token2049 in Singapore, to talk about why global builders are suddenly turning their eyes back to America. They dive into: What Token2049 reveals about the real direction of crypto in Asia How the U.S. is quietly reopening for crypto innovation — from Wyoming to D.C. The rise of “AI + Blockchain” startups and why VCs are finally paying attention again What it means to build a company that’s both community-driven and battle-tested Lessons from the Marines on leadership, pain, and moving fast in chaos Why meme coins and serious protocols actually depend on each other It’s a grounded, hopeful conversation about where the next wave of building will happen — and what it’ll take to win.