Alex Leishman: We're Not Fixing Money to Build More Casinos | Bitcoin 2026
The American dream is slipping out of reach for young people and fintech apps are cashing in on that desperation. In this talk, River CEO Alex Leishman explains how prediction markets and sports betting have infiltrated the apps that promised to democratize finance, and why this "unholy marriage" of investing and gambling is hurting an entire generation. He lays out a third path forward: Bitcoin banks built on transparency, real yield, and 24/7 access. Watch the full talk to hear why 16 of the top 25 U.S. banks are already moving in this direction. Subscribe for more conversations on Bitcoin, finance, and the future of money.Use code BM10 to get 10% off Bitcoin 2027 Conference in Nashville: https://2027.b.tc
🔶 Alex Leishman - River
Chapters:
00:00 - The American Dream Is Slipping Away from Young People
00:55 - Why Banks No Longer Build Wealth
01:49 - When Investing and Gambling Became the Same Thing
02:40 - Fintech Apps Pushing Sports Betting and Prediction Markets
03:40 - The Real Social Cost of Normalized Gambling
04:30 - Two Dystopian Futures: Stodgy Banks vs. Casino Apps
05:20 - What a Bitcoin Bank Actually Looks Like
06:30 - 16 of the Top 25 U.S. Banks Are Building Bitcoin Products
07:30 - How River Is Building the Bitcoin Bank Today
08:30 - Nation States, Institutions, and Bitcoin's Global Future
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