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Bitwise CIO says bitcoin benefits whether AI booms or busts

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan predicts an AI bubble collapse would prompt government bailouts and eventually fuel a bitcoin rally. The post frames bitcoin as benefiting in either AI scenario.

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Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan predicts an AI bubble collapse would prompt government bailouts and eventually fuel a bitcoin rally. BTC

“Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan predicts an AI bubble collapse would prompt government bailouts and eventually fuel a bitcoin rally.”
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The Block newswire 2026-10-15 14:01 UTC
Bitwise CIO argues bitcoin will benefit whether AI booms or busts

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