Speaking during an interview with Anthony Scaramucci, Lee said the recent shift of investor capital toward artificial intelligence does not diminish the long term outlook for digital assets. He argued that the expansion of AI will increase the need for decentralized identity, digital ownership, and trust infrastructure, positioning blockchain technology as a key component of the next generation of digital finance. Lee added that excessive reliance on centralized systems could create structural risks, making decentralized networks increasingly valuable.
Lee highlights Ethereum's role in financial infrastructure
Commenting on market dynamics, Lee described high volatility as an inherent characteristic of the cryptocurrency market and cautioned against attempting to time short term price movements. He noted that a substantial portion of Bitcoin's historical annual returns has been generated during only a small number of trading days, reinforcing the importance of maintaining a long term investment perspective.
Lee also said that global financial institutions are gradually modernizing legacy infrastructure through blockchain technology, with Ethereum positioned as one of the leading platforms in this transition. As the tokenization of real world assets continues to expand on Ethereum, he believes the network could become a core component of future financial services. Lee further noted that Bitmine maintains a significant Ethereum treasury and generates approximately 250 million dollars in annual passive income through staking its holdings.
