Bitcoin pushed past $125,000 this week as US spot ETFs saw massive inflows, and corporate treasuries added to their reserves. With the US government shutdown, what data should we be looking at for markets?
Meanwhile, SWIFT’s recent blockchain announcement suggests traditional finance is rapidly adapting to crypto realities, while Stripe’s revolutionary “Open Issuance” platform democratizes stablecoin creation with backing from BlackRock and Fidelity.
In other topics, are you sick of hearing about gold? Too bad because we talk about it. On the regulatory side, the CFTC launched its Tokenized Collateral and Stablecoins Initiative as regulators embrace crypto derivatives, and the SEC has been making headlines with its no-action letters and new fast-track standards for crypto ETF listings. This episode is perfect for institutional investors, crypto researchers, DeFi builders, and anyone tracking the intersection of traditional finance and digital assets.
Speakers:
David Duong, CFA - Global Head of Investment Research
Colin Basco - Research Associate