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In this episode of Crypto Clarified, Ben hosts Morgan Krupetsky and Maredith Hannon. Together they explore the dynamic world of tokenization and digital assets. Discover the rise of tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), the impact of institutional investments, and the technological innovations driving the future of finance. Dive into the challenges of interoperability, regulatory landscapes, and the crucial role of digital identity in mainstream adoption. Plus, get insights into how blockchain is revolutionizing gaming and traditional financial systems.
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In this episode of Crypto Clarified, join Ben and Blake as they discuss the evolving landscape of institutional interest in cryptocurrency, highlighting the shift from initial scepticism to a focus on asset allocation and implementation. The episode explores the impact of macroeconomic factors, geopolitical events, and the role of stablecoins and tokenization in shaping the market.
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WisdomTree has launched a new digital wallet built on blockchain that lets users spend, save, transfer, send, and invest digital assets like bitcoin, U.S. dollar tokens, Gold tokens, and more! For more info, visit: https://www.wisdomtreeprime.com/
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In this episode of Crypto Clarified, Ben is joined by Martin Carrica, co-founder of Mountain Protocol. Listen to their conversation to discover how stablecoins are set to revolutionize global financial transactions, providing secure and accessible alternatives to traditional banking. Martin shares his journey from Argentina to the forefront of the crypto world, highlighting the potential of stablecoins to empower the unbanked and transform the financial landscape. We delve into the importance of regulation, the future of tokenized assets, and the explosive growth of stablecoins. Join us for a deep dive into the future of finance and the rise of stablecoins.
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In this episode of Crypto Clarified, Ben is joined by Camila Russo, Founder of The Defiant, to delve into the ongoing debate within the Ethereum community about DeFi’s role and sustainability. Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum’s founder, has voiced his support for permissionless and sustainable crypto applications, yet he overlooked many DeFi aspects. Camila defends DeFi as a crucial and valuable use case for Ethereum, offering a resilient and functional alternative financial system. She also sheds light on the advancements in tokenizing real-world assets on the blockchain, especially in Argentina, where crypto adoption is thriving. Additionally, Camila discusses the rise of the Crecimiento movement, which aspires to position Buenos Aires as a global crypto hub.You can follow our host on Twitter at: / benjamindean For EU Investors Only: Visit our Crypto ETP Centre:https://www.wisdomtree.eu/en-gb/strat... For US Persons Only: WisdomTree has launched a new digital wallet built on blockchain that lets users spend, save, transfer, send, and invest digital assets like bitcoin, U.S. dollar tokens, Gold tokens, and more! For more info, visit: https://www.wisdomtreeprime.com/
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In this episode of Crypto Clarified, Ben is joined by Arpit Sharma, COO, PWR Labs. Arpit shares his extensive experience in blockchain and cryptocurrency, offering insights from his pivotal role at PWR. Discover the hurdles enterprises face in adopting blockchain technology and why a ground-breaking business model is the key to unlocking its full potential. Arpit also unveils the exciting future of RWA tokenization and decentralized AI, highlighting their transformative potential in the blockchain space.
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WisdomTree has launched a new digital wallet built on blockchain that lets users spend, save, transfer, send, and invest digital assets like bitcoin, U.S. dollar tokens, Gold tokens, and more! For more info, visit: https://www.wisdomtreeprime.com/
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Join Benjamin Dean and Meredith Hannon on this episode of Crypto Clarified as they dive into the world of tokenization! Discover how this technology has the power to transform industries by enabling real-time transactions, creating immutable records, and enhancing accessibility. From finance to supply chain and identity management, learn about the benefits, challenges, and the revolutionary potential of tokenizing real-world assets. Explore the future of blockchain and beyond! You can follow our host on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/benjamindean
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WisdomTree has launched a new digital wallet built on blockchain that lets users spend, save, transfer, send, and invest digital assets like bitcoin, U.S. dollar tokens, Gold tokens, and more! For more info, visit: https://www.wisdomtreeprime.com/
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In this episode of Crypto Clarified, Camila Russo and Benjamin Dean dive into the hottest crypto trends: the rise of restaking in DeFi, Solana’s growth as a top layer one blockchain, Ethereum’s layer twos, and the evolution of meme coins. Discover how points systems are incentivizing users and explore the potential of real-world assets in the crypto space.
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WisdomTree has launched a new digital wallet built on blockchain that lets users spend, save, transfer, send, and invest digital assets like bitcoin, U.S. dollar tokens, Gold tokens, and more! For more info, visit: https://www.wisdomtreeprime.com/
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In this episode of Crypto Clarified, Ben is joined by Miguel Morel, Founder and CEO of Arkham Intelligence. Together they discuss how Arkham bridges the gap between the pseudonymous and transparent nature of blockchains, providing users with valuable information.
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WisdomTree has launched a new digital wallet built on blockchain that lets users spend, save, transfer, send, and invest digital assets like bitcoin, U.S. dollar tokens, Gold tokens, and more! For more info, visit: https://www.wisdomtreeprime.com/
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In this episode of Crypto Clarified, Ben is joined by Sébastien Derivaux, ‘founding chef’ at Steakhouse Financial, to discuss the integration of real-world assets into the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem. They explore the shift from the initial vision of a trustless system to the recognition that real-world assets are necessary for DeFi to have a meaningful impact. Sebastien highlights the benefits of bringing assets on-chain, such as increased transparency, efficiency, and accessibility. They conclude by discussing the future of DeFi and the potential for building new financial products and asset classes on-chain.
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WisdomTree has launched a new digital wallet built on blockchain that lets users spend, save, transfer, send, and invest digital assets like bitcoin, U.S. dollar tokens, Gold tokens, and more! For more info, visit: https://www.wisdomtreeprime.com/
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In this bonus episode of Crypto Clarified, Ben is joined by Blake Heimann, Senior Associate, Quantitative Research, WisdomTree. The conversation covers the outlook for the cryptocurrency space, focusing on three main themes: increased institutional adoption, supply constraints (specifically the Bitcoin halving), and technological innovations.
Listen as Ben and Blake explore the impact of regulatory decisions on institutional adoption, the significance of the Bitcoin halving in terms of supply and demand dynamics, and the scalability improvements in Ethereum.
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WisdomTree has launched a new digital wallet built on blockchain that lets users spend, save, transfer, send, and invest digital assets like bitcoin, U.S. dollar tokens, Gold tokens, and more! For more info, visit: https://www.wisdomtreeprime.com/
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In this episode of Crypto Clarified, Ben is joined by Pierre Debru, Head of Quantitative Research and Multi Asset Solutions here at WisdomTree. Together they discuss the key insights from our white paper on the digital asset ecosystem, originally written two years ago, which explored digital assets as a new asset class and provided a framework for investment. Despite the fast-paced changes in technology, our central thesis on the role of digital assets in portfolios remains relevant. They also discuss how much a neutral investor should allocate to cryptocurrencies and how digital assets can be used effectively in a portfolio.
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WisdomTree has launched a new digital wallet built on blockchain that lets users spend, save, transfer, send, and invest digital assets like bitcoin, U.S. dollar tokens, Gold tokens, and more! For more info, visit: https://www.wisdomtreeprime.com/
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In this episode of Crypto Clarified, Ben is joined by Manuel Beaudroit, Co-Founder and CEO of Belo. Together they discuss the obstacles faced in the regulatory environment and the importance of privacy and anonymity in the future. They also discuss the pain points in Argentina and Latin America, such as inflation, capital controls, and lack of trust in institutions.You can follow our host an guest on Twitter at:Ben: https://twitter.com/benjamindeanManuel: https://twitter.com/mbeaudroitFor US Persons OnlyWisdomTree has launched a new digital wallet built on blockchain that lets users spend, save, transfer, send, and invest digital assets like bitcoin, U.S. dollar tokens, Gold tokens, and more! For more info, visit: https://www.wisdomtreeprime.com/
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Brazil has experienced a financial technology revolution in the past decade, led by the central bank's initiatives to promote competition and innovation.In this episode of Crypto Clarified, Ben is joined by Aaron Stanley to discuss the financial technology landscape in Brazil, with a focus on the PIX payment system and the Drex project. They also explores the popularity of USDT stablecoin in Brazil and the competition it poses to the Brazilian government's initiatives. Looking ahead, Aaron highlights the importance of monitoring the progress of the Drex project and the upcoming licensing regime for cryptocurrency exchanges in Brazil.You can follow our host an guest on Twitter at:Ben: https://twitter.com/benjamindeanAaron: https://twitter.com/AaronWStanleyFor US Persons OnlyWisdomTree has launched a new digital wallet built on blockchain that lets users spend, save, transfer, send, and invest digital assets like bitcoin, U.S. dollar tokens, Gold tokens, and more! For more info, visit: https://www.wisdomtreeprime.com/For EU Investors OnlyVisit our Crypto Insights Centre: https://www.wisdomtree.eu/en-gb/strategies/crypto-currency
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In this episode of Crypto Clarified, Ben is joined by David Duong, Head of Institutional Research, Coinbase. Together they examine the complex and fast moving crypto space so you can navigate its various opportunities and risks.
The conversation covers Layer 2s and their impact on Ethereum, the potential for innovation and monetization in the gaming industry, the concept of decentralized physical infrastructure networks (D-PIN) and decentralized compute (D-COMP) and the intersection of AI and crypto.
(00:00) Introduction
(03:02) Layer 2s
(04:46) Optimistic Rollups vs. Zero Knowledge Proofs
(11:05) Impact of Layer Twos on Ethereum
(12:30) Gaming and Crypto
(18:22) D-PIN and D-COMP
(29:53) Restaking and EigenLayer
(37:40) Intersection of AI and Crypto
(40:01) Outro
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David: https://twitter.com/Dav1dDuong
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In this episode of Crypto Clarified, Benjamin is joined by Austin Campbell to discuss stablecoins and the benefits and challenges of blockchain technology. They explore different categories of stablecoins and highlight the importance of understanding their underlying mechanisms. They also discuss the potential of UST and address the challenges and risks associated with blockchain technology. Finally, they touch on the need for redundancy and token standards, as well as the future of stablecoins and financial markets transformation.
(00:00) Introduction and disclaimer
(01:36) Meet Austin Campbell
(04:52) Understanding Stablecoins
(06:53) Different Categories of Stablecoins
(13:36) The Potential of UST
(19:52) Benefits of Blockchain Technology
(23:14) Challenges and Risks of Blockchain Technology
(33:09) The Future of Stablecoins and Financial Markets Transformation
(35:29) Outro
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Austin: https://twitter.com/CampbellJAustin
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Summary
In this conversation, Benjamin Dean interviews Ryan Louvar, Chief Legal Officer at WisdomTree, about the recent approval of Bitcoin ETFs in the United States. They discuss the obstacles that had to be overcome, including the need for a regulated spot Bitcoin market. They also touch on the implications of the ETF approval and the potential for broader adoption of digital assets. The conversation highlights the long-term journey of Bitcoin and the diversifier effect it can have in investment portfolios. They conclude by discussing the future outlook for the digital asset industry and the plans of WisdomTree.
Key Takeaways:+ The approval of Bitcoin ETFs in the United States is a significant milestone for the digital asset industry.
+ The SEC's decision to approve Bitcoin ETFs required the establishment of a regulated spot Bitcoin market.
+ The launch of Bitcoin ETFs provides investors with a transparent and regulated vehicle to gain exposure to Bitcoin.
+ The long-term success of Bitcoin ETFs will depend on the gradual adoption and understanding of digital assets by investors.
+ The approval of Bitcoin ETFs may pave the way for the approval of other cryptocurrencies, such as Ethereum.
Chapters
(00:00) Introduction and Disclaimer
(02:12) Overcoming Obstacles to Bitcoin ETF Approval
(06:25) The Importance of Spot Exposure
(07:33) Lawsuit and SEC's Decision
(09:55) Implications and Adoption of Bitcoin ETF
(11:49) The Long Road Ahead - Is an ETH ETC Next?
(17:27) Adoption Outside The US and Outlook For Digital Assets
(22:14) Conclusion and Future Plans
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In this episode, Ben is joined by Erin Friez, Co-Founder and COO, Digital Asset Research. Together they discuss the importance of good data in the crypto space and the challenges of obtaining reliable data. They touch on red flags observed with FTX and Binance and the impact of regulatory issues on market perception. Looking ahead to 2024, they highlight the regulatory landscape and the potential for tokenization to drive market growth.
(00:00) Introduction
(02:09) Erin's background and journey
(04:12) Challenges with data sources in Crypto
(07:24) Identifying price manipulation
(16:26) FTX and Binance: Red flags and vetting process
(24:24) The importance of price quality and market perception
(31:54) Regulatory landscape and market outlook for 2024
(34:14) Tokenization and the future of Crypto
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WisdomTree has launched a new digital wallet built on blockchain that lets users spend, save, transfer, send, and invest digital assets like bitcoin, U.S. dollar tokens, Gold tokens, and more! For more info, visit: https://www.wisdomtreeprime.com/
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In this episode of Crypto Clarified, Ben is joined by Diogo Mónica, Co-Founder and President of Anchorage Digital. Together they discuss a lot of topics, the main focus being security, something they share a background in.You can follow our guests and panellists on Twitter at:Ben: https://twitter.com/benjamindeanDiogo: https://twitter.com/diogomonicaFor US Persons Only:WisdomTree has launched a new digital wallet built on blockchain that lets users spend, save, transfer, send, and invest digital assets like bitcoin, U.S. dollar tokens, Gold tokens, and more! For more info, visit: https://www.wisdomtreeprime.com/For EU Investors Only:Visit our Crypto Insights Centre: https://www.wisdomtree.eu/en-gb/strategies/crypto-currency
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In this episode, Ben is joined by Roberto Bayardo, Distinguished Software Engineer, Coinbase. Together they talk all about the scalability of Ethereum, Layer 2s and Coinbase's Base.You can follow our guests and panellists on Twitter at:Ben: https://twitter.com/benjamindeanRoberto: https://twitter.com/roberto_bayardoFor US Persons OnlyWisdomTree has launched a new digital wallet built on blockchain that lets users spend, save, transfer, send, and invest digital assets like bitcoin, U.S. dollar tokens, Gold tokens, and more! For more info, visit: https://www.wisdomtreeprime.com/For EU Investors OnlyVisit our Crypto Insights Centre: https://www.wisdomtree.eu/en-gb/strategies/crypto-currency
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In this episode, Ben is joined by Mirva Anttila, Director in Digital Assets Research at WisdomTree. Together they cover a lot of macro and the outlook for the next six months or so. Mirva also explains why macro matters for the Crypto Space.
You can follow our guests and panellists on Twitter at:
Ben: https://twitter.com/benjamindean
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WisdomTree has launched a new digital wallet built on blockchain that lets users spend, save, transfer, send, and invest digital assets like bitcoin, U.S. dollar tokens, Gold tokens, and more! For more info, visit: https://www.wisdomtreeprime.com/
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