Crypto Pioneer van der Chijs Sold Bitcoin for AI, Warns of Systemic Shocks
marcvanderchijs · x · 2026-09-20
In a Coindesk interview, crypto pioneer Marc van der Chijs says he sold much of his bitcoin to invest in AI but has moved some profits back into crypto amid growing concerns, warning 'we have lost control' as AI could trigger systemic banking and infrastructure shocks.
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