“Big U.S. crypto players are lining up to IPO, and once they do, it’ll prove the SEC is back, and Web3 is going mainstream. The U.S. is really going to be the place to watch.” – Casper Johansen In this episode of Proof of Talk Podcast, Casper Johansen (@casperjohansen), Partner & Co-Founder, @TheSpartanGroup, sat down with host Mia Soarez (@miaferrariii) to lay out a clear and strategic view of what’s next for crypto, and why all eyes should be on the U.S. From long-awaited crypto IPOs and pending regulation to an M&A wave already brewing across exchanges, custodians, and staking platforms, Casper outlines how institutional capital will reshape the industry in 2025. He also dives deep into what’s holding back Web3 gaming, how AI agents can truly thrive in crypto ecosystems, and why memecoin mania might be doing more harm than good. If you're trying to make sense of where this market is headed and what the smart money is actually watching, this is the episode for you! Full episode coming soon!