The short answer: Anthony Scaramucci is the founder and managing partner of SkyBridge Capital, the alternative investment firm he started in 2005, and the founder of the SALT conference. He served as White House communications director for 11 days in July 2017, and his book The Little Book of Bitcoin was published in 2025. He has appeared on 6 episodes of The Pomp Podcast since August 2019.
A guest profile from The Pomp Podcast, hosted by Anthony Pompliano. Last updated: October 25, 2026.
Key takeaways
Anthony Scaramucci is the founder and managing partner of SkyBridge Capital, which he started in 2005, and founder of the SALT conference.
He served as White House communications director for 11 days in July 2017.
His book The Little Book of Bitcoin was published in 2025, and he has appeared on 6 Pomp Podcast episodes since August 2019.
Who is Anthony Scaramucci?
Anthony Scaramucci is an investor, entrepreneur and media host. His X profile lists him as an entrepreneur behind SkyBridge and the SALT Conference and as host of Open Book, All Things Markets and The Rest Is Politics: US.
He founded SkyBridge Capital in 2005, according to Wikipedia. On The Pomp Podcast he has described how SkyBridge has shifted toward bitcoin and crypto while keeping one foot in traditional finance.
What is Anthony Scaramucci working on now?
SkyBridge Capital. He is the founder and managing partner of SkyBridge. In his February 2026 episode he discussed SkyBridge's shift toward bitcoin.
SALT. He is behind SALT, the investment and policy conference series.
Media. His X profile lists him as host of Open Book, All Things Markets and The Rest Is Politics: US.
Bitcoin advocacy. His book The Little Book of Bitcoin was published by Wiley in 2025. Fortune reported that he rewrote its ending after a call from Michael Saylor.
What did Anthony Scaramucci do before?
Goldman Sachs. He began his Wall Street career at Goldman Sachs, according to Wikipedia.
Oscar Capital Management. He co-founded the investment firm, which was later sold to Neuberger Berman.
SkyBridge Capital, 2005. He founded SkyBridge, which became known for funds of hedge funds before its move into bitcoin.
White House, July 2017. He served as White House communications director for 11 days.
Education. He graduated from Tufts University and Harvard Law School.
What is Anthony Scaramucci known for?
11 days in the White House. He jokes about it himself. In his February 2026 episode he joked that his short stint taught him how Washington operates.
SALT. The conference series he started brings together investors, policymakers and founders.
Converting a fund-of-funds firm toward bitcoin. On the show he was blunt that SkyBridge's traditional business had to change.
An early backer of BlackRock's bitcoin fund. In February 2026 he said that in late 2022 SkyBridge put money into BlackRock's bitcoin trust when the firm needed outside investors before filing for an ETF. See What Is BlackRock?.
What does Anthony Scaramucci think about bitcoin, Trump and crypto regulation?
These are his opinions as shared on The Pomp Podcast, not forecasts or advice.
Banks vs. crypto. He compares the banks to cab companies and crypto firms such as Coinbase and Tether to Uber. See What Is Coinbase?. (February 2026 episode)
Trump and crypto. He calls Trump a significant positive for the industry and said: "I think the regulatory stuff that he's done for this industry is game-changing for the industry." He also criticized the Trump and Melania memecoins, saying "that stuff hurts us," and argued that controversies outside crypto give Trump's opponents a reason to stall the Clarity Act.
The Clarity Act. Asked whether the market structure bill would pass, he said he expected it to pass: "I think it'll get passed in a version of it that the people in this room will not love." His argument is that Washington has to pass something first and improve it later.
The BlackRock bitcoin ETF. He said SkyBridge "put $10 million in it, and that started the ball rolling towards the ETF."
Earlier episodes. In 2024 and 2025 he discussed sovereign wealth funds buying bitcoin, whether Trump is good for bitcoin, and how trade policy could affect it.
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Where can I follow Anthony Scaramucci?
Anthony Scaramucci on The Pomp Podcast
Anthony Scaramucci has appeared on 6 episodes of The Pomp Podcast, from August 5, 2019 to February 20, 2026. His February 2026 episode was recorded in front of a live audience at Bitcoin Investor Week. Every episode is listed below, newest first, with links to watch or listen.
Watch or listen to the latest episode
The Truth About Bitcoin’s Regulatory Win | Anthony Scaramucci, released February 20, 2026.
Feb 20, 2026: The Truth About Bitcoin’s Regulatory Win | Anthony Scaramucci · YouTube · Apple Podcasts · Spotify
May 7, 2025: #1545 Anthony Scaramucci | How Trump’s Trade Policies Could Supercharge Bitcoin · YouTube · Apple Podcasts · Spotify
Mar 13, 2025: #1504 Anthony Scaramucci | Is Trump REALLY Good For Bitcoin? · YouTube · Apple Podcasts · Spotify
Apr 1, 2024: #1335 Anthony Scaramucci | Sovereign Wealth Funds Are Buying Bitcoin · YouTube · Apple Podcasts · Spotify
Oct 21, 2021: #695 Owning $1B of Bitcoin w/ Anthony Scaramucci · Apple Podcasts · Spotify
Aug 5, 2019: Anthony Scaramucci, Founder of SkyBridge: Politics, Economics and Bitcoin’s Future · YouTube · Apple Podcasts · Spotify
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Anthony Scaramucci?
Anthony Scaramucci is the founder and managing partner of SkyBridge Capital and the founder of the SALT conference. He served as White House communications director for 11 days in July 2017.
What does SkyBridge Capital do?
SkyBridge is an alternative investment firm Scaramucci founded in 2005. On The Pomp Podcast he has described its shift toward bitcoin and crypto.
How long was Anthony Scaramucci in the White House?
He served as White House communications director for 11 days in July 2017.
Did Anthony Scaramucci write a bitcoin book?
Yes. The Little Book of Bitcoin was published by Wiley in 2025.
What does Anthony Scaramucci think about the Clarity Act?
In February 2026 he said he expected it to pass, but in a version the crypto industry would not love.
How many times has Anthony Scaramucci been on The Pomp Podcast?
Anthony Scaramucci has appeared on 6 episodes of The Pomp Podcast, from August 5, 2019 to February 20, 2026.
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Last updated: October 25, 2026
Anthony Pompliano is an entrepreneur, investor, and author who serves as Chairman and CEO of Silvia, Inc (SVIA) and invests through Pomp Investments. He is the host of The Pomp Podcast, where he interviews founders, investors and economists about bitcoin, markets, AI and the economy.
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