Bitcoin News Today: Stem Cells and Stablecoins: Hayes Bets Big on Longevity and Bitcoin’s Future

Arthur Hayes, the co-founder of BitMEX and recently pardoned by former U.S. President Donald Trump, has taken a significant step into the field of human longevity by investing in a stem cell business with clinics in Mexico and Bangkok. Hayes has been a regular patient at the clinics for over a year, receiving intravenous stem cell infusions aimed at extending his healthspan. “I want to live as long as possible, as healthy as possible,” he stated, emphasizing that the future of longevity research is gaining global traction as more countries relax their regulations around stem cell therapies [1].

Hayes, whose career has been marked by a series of highs and lows, from building one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges to facing legal challenges and eventual pardon, has since been expanding his investments in both crypto and longevity-related ventures. He recently joined the board of the stem cell company, though he declined to name it during the interview due to its ongoing rebranding. The shift into longevity research aligns with a broader trend among crypto industry leaders, including Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin and former Coinbase CTO Balaji Srinivasan, who have also invested in life extension and biotechnology [1].

The move into longevity is not Hayes’ only foray into emerging technologies. He has also been vocal about the broader implications of digital assets and the evolving financial landscape. Hayes, who remains an influential voice in the crypto community, has been actively involved in initiatives that aim to expand the use of digital assets, including the development of stablecoins and decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols. One of his notable investments is in Ethena, a project that launched a synthetic dollar stablecoin inspired by his March 2023 essay titled “Dust on Crust.” The stablecoin has since grown into the third-largest in the market with a valuation of $11.4 billion [1].

Hayes’ interest in digital assets also extends to digital asset treasury companies (DATs), which are listed firms that accumulate crypto on their balance sheets. These entities now hold about $110 billion worth of Bitcoin, according to CoinGecko. While Hayes supports the DAT model, he has also warned of potential risks, particularly if these companies fail to meet the volume and market cap thresholds required to attract passive index money managers. “The DATs that differentiate themselves,” he explained, “are going to be the ones that are able to get the volume market cap metrics that allow passive index money managers in the United States to allocate to them” [1].

The broader financial landscape is also seeing a shift as traditional and digital assets increasingly intersect. Hayes has been an advisor to Upexi Inc., a company that holds a large amount of Solana. He also highlighted the role of the Trump administration in supporting crypto-based ventures, noting that Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. recently raised over $2 billion to purchase Bitcoin. Additionally, Las Vegas-based Alt5 Sigma Corp. announced plans to raise $1.5 billion to acquire crypto assets, signaling growing institutional interest in the space [1].

Hayes remains optimistic about the long-term potential of Bitcoin and digital assets, particularly in the context of global monetary policies. He argues that as governments continue to engage in monetary expansion, Bitcoin and DeFi are positioned to benefit. “No government ever when they have had the printing press refuses himself the ability to print money and hand out goodies to the people to win elections,” he stated. “That just doesn’t happen. So I just think it’s a structurally long trade. We’re all in this sort of Fiat debasement boat together, and Bitcoin has been this shining light” [2].

As the crypto market continues to evolve, Hayes’ investments and commentary reflect a broader industry trend of merging financial innovation with emerging technologies like biotechnology and digital asset management. His focus on longevity, stablecoins, and digital asset treasuries underscores a vision of a future where digital finance and life sciences converge to redefine personal and institutional wealth strategies.

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[1] BitMEX Founder, Pardoned by Trump, Joins Longevity-Hacking Craze (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-20/bitmex-founder-pardoned-by-trump-joins-longevity-hacking-craze)

[2] Arthur Hayes: Bitcoin Will Soar as Money Printing Won’t Stop! (https://wealthion.com/arthur-hayes-bitcoin-will-soar-as-money-printing-wont-stop/)