Matthew C. Le Merle
@mlemerle
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Co-founder and Managing Partner Fifth Era and Blockchain Coinvestors
San Francisco and London
Joined July 2009
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Missed the latest headlines in Blockchain? We have you covered! Catch up with the biggest highlights from the industry, right here at BlockTalk AI. Follow and check out our latest podcast episodes below. Spotify: https://t.co/5W2G0bx0Lg Apple Podcasts: https://t.co/F4Xv8l8iJW
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As tokenization continues to reshape global finance, it’s opening the door to investment possibilities that were once out of reach. By boosting liquidity and enabling fractional ownership, this technology is transforming how investors access and allocate capital. In our upcoming
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The global payments landscape is shifting fast, and TradFi’s big move is underway as stablecoins take center stage. As blockchain-based payment rails prove faster and more efficient, traditional finance is entering a new era of mega M&A, racing to align with innovators shaping
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We are thrilled to share that our Managing Partner, @mlemerle, is moderating a high-profile Crypto Investing panel at Cantor Fitzgerald’s upcoming 3rd Annual Crypto & AI/Energy Infrastructure Conference on November 11, 2025, in Miami Beach, Florida. Joining him on stage are some
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Is the AI boom a bubble, or the start of something bigger? Headlines are calling it “dot-com 2.0.” Valuations are soaring. And yet, beneath the surface, real foundations are taking shape. In our latest newsletter, AI Partner Tallulah Le Merle explores why today’s AI surge may
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A SHARED VISION FOR TOMORROW: AI & DIGITAL FINANCE The world’s leading economies are aligning around a shared vision — one where AI and Digital Finance form the foundation of national industrial strategies. In our latest newsletter, we explores this emerging political
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GLOBAL POLITICAL CONSENSUS - A FUTURE THAT INCLUDES AI & DIGITAL FINANCE
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Fifth Era is proud to attend the 3rd Annual Crypto & AI/Energy Infrastructure Conference by Cantor Fitzgerald, taking place November 10–12, 2025, in Miami Beach, Florida. We look forward to connecting with industry leaders and exploring the evolving intersection of digital
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Here’s a look at the major headlines BlockTalk AI covered this week: ⟶ @Ripple-backed @evernorthxrp launches a billion-dollar XRP fund, signaling growing institutional confidence. ⟶ @Coinbase dives deep into the surging crypto derivatives market, uncovering key growth drivers.
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What are the parallels between the early internet boom and today's blockchain revolution? How will the tokenization of every asset—from money and commodities to real estate and private equity—fundamentally reshape global capital markets? In the latest episode of All About
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Today we welcome Cathie Wood's @ARKInvest to the Securitize cap table. Securitize joins the world's leading tech companies including SpaceX, Neuralink, and OpenAI in the ARK Venture Fund Portfolio. Let's Tokenize the World.
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THIS WEEK ON BLOCKTALK AI The past week brought a series of strategic moves and financial innovations that signal where the Blockchain & Crypto industry is headed next: ➤ @zoozpowerglobal initiates a bold @Bitcoin reserve strategy, while IG Group strengthened its global reach
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We are entering a period of unprecedented innovation we call the Fifth Era, one that will reshape industries and transform businesses across the globe. Join our upcoming webinar with Tallulah Le Merle, our AI Partner, to learn what’s ahead in Artificial Intelligence and discover
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BlockTalk AI | This Week in Focus This week brought major moves in Blockchain & Crypto: @FaradayFuture’s bold spinoff, @galaxyhq’s strategic @Solana acquisition, and @BitMNR’s dominance in @Ethereum holdings alongside @CapitalGroup’s record @Bitcoin investment. We also tracked
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Amid the headlines and noise, a quieter shift is underway: some of the world’s largest companies—from payment processors to technology giants—are building proprietary blockchain networks. This month’s Letter from London unpacks why corporates are entering this space, what they
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In this week’s newsletter, we share some important updates: a new regulatory status, a refreshed name and branding, and the expansion of our investment strategies beyond Blockchain and Crypto to include Artificial Intelligence. Learn more about our new AI access strategy,
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BLOCKTALK AI WEEKLY RECAP The Blockchain and Crypto landscape is moving fast—here are the stories we unpacked this week: ➤ Trump Media’s $6.4B partnership with @cryptocom and @Nasdaq's new rulebook for crypto stocks. ➤ El Salvador’s latest Bitcoin milestone and the push by
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This milestone signals @Bitcoin’s transition from an experiment to a recognized treasury asset. Much like gold reserves concentrated among sovereigns, Bitcoin is now finding its long-term home on corporate balance sheets. Do you believe corporate adoption will accelerate from
BREAKING: Total #Bitcoin held by publicly traded companies globally just passed 1,000,000 BTC. Nearly 5% of all the BTC that will ever be 🔥
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If you missed this week’s BlockTalk AI episodes, here’s what the Blockchain industry was buzzing about: ➤ DIFD AUTO is reimagining ownership at the crossroads of crypto and high-end automobiles. ➤ @WebullGlobal makes its U.S. comeback, while @Solana eyes a $1B treasury
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The internet changed how we connect and share. Now, the full digitalization of monies, assets, and commodities is paving the way for the next leap: a truly global digital economy. By upgrading the world's financial infrastructure and embracing digital commerce, we open the door
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Where is digital finance headed next? In a recent conversation on @traviscchappell's Travis Makes Money Podcast, our Managing Partner & CEO @mlemerle shared insights from 30+ years at the forefront of technology and investing. Highlights include: 🔹 Bitcoin’s evolving role in
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This Week on BlockTalk AI: A Quick Look at the Can’t-Miss Stories Shaping Blockchain & Crypto 🔹 Corporate Boldness – @FaradayFuture unveils a $10B strategy, while Taiwan’s WiseLink becomes the first in the region to adopt a Bitcoin treasury. 🔹 Institutional Shifts – Norway’s
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