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Max Boonen, CEO, and Co-Founder PV01, shares the advancements in technology and the war over regulation for tokenization.

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Michael Casey’s New Book with Frank H. McCourt, their forthcoming book:  Our Biggest Fight: Reclaiming Liberty, Humanity, and Dignity in the Digital Age

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In this episode of  "Money Reimagined," host  Michael Casey is joined by Max Boonen  CEO and Co-Founder of PV01 to discuss the tokenization of real assets and the issuance of treasuries and corporate bonds on the blockchain. Boonen highlights the advantages of tokenized bonds, including increased accessibility, transparency, and liquidity, as well as the potential for tokenization to revolutionize the credit market and provide alternative fundraising opportunities for crypto companies.

Takeaways | 

• The tokenization of real assets and the issuance of bonds on the blockchain offer increased accessibility, transparency, and liquidity.
• Tokenized bonds allow investors to have direct ownership and control over the assets, eliminating the need for intermediaries.
• The use of blockchain technology in the credit market can provide greater transparency and efficiency, reducing the risk of credit crunches.
• Tokenization provides alternative fundraising opportunities for crypto companies, allowing them to issue bonds directly on the blockchain.

Chapters | 

00:00 Introduction and Background of Max Boonen

01:22 Exploring Tokenization and Real-World Asset Movement

06:10 Natively Issuing Corporate Bonds on the Blockchain

09:08 Advancements in Technology and Regulation for Tokenization

14:22 Contrasting Tokenization with Real-World Asset Tokenization

23:19 The Importance of Fungibility and Asset Seizure Risk

24:13 Cutting Out Intermediaries and Lowering Capital Costs

26:28 Interest from Issuers and Investors in Tokenized Bonds

30:10 Upcoming Consensus Event and Conclusion

Links | 

Max Boonen's PV01 Tokenizes $5M Treasury Bill, Plans to Look at Corporate Bonds 

PV01 

Crypto Council for Innovation 

CoinDesk.com

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The latest price moves and insights with Helene Braun, Octavio Marenzi, CEO and Founder at Opimas, and Kyle Bligen, Director of Financial Policy at the Chamber of Progress.

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Today on "Markets Daily," Helene Braun speaks with Opimas Founder and CEO Octavio Marenzi and Kyle Bligen, the Director of Financial Policy at the Chamber of Progress, to share their insights on the Fed's interest rate policy, the approval of Ether ETFs, and the significance of the FIT21 Act. They also discuss the regulatory perspectives of the SEC and the CFTC.

Takeaways | 

• The approval of spot Ether ETFs is highly likely due to the precedent set by the approval of Bitcoin spot ETFs.
• The FIT21 Act aims to provide consumer protections, regulatory certainty, and financial inclusion in the crypto market.
• The SEC and the CFTC have different views on the regulation of digital assets, leading to potential conflicts.
• Regulatory clarity is crucial for attracting institutional investors and promoting the growth of the crypto market.

Chapters | 

00:00 Introduction and Market Overview

02:12 Fed's Interest Rate Policy

04:17 Spot Ether ETFs

09:02 The FIT21 Act

11:44 SEC vs. CFTC

14:48 Impact on the Market

LINKS | 

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Opimas 

Chamber of Progress 

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 Plus, the “stunning success” of Bitcoin ETFs and why Michael Sonnenshein stepped down as CEO of Grayscale.

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Just when everyone thought that spot Ether ETFs were going to be denied on Thursday, news broke Monday that they are now likely to be approved, with Bloomberg analysts tripling their odds to a 75% chance of approval. 

Eric Balchunas, senior ETF analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, and Matt Hougan, CIO at Bitwise Asset Management, say this reversal definitely has to do with politics, citing the fight of Staff Accounting Bulletin 121, a rule that was unfriendly to financial institutions wanting to engage with crypto. 

Plus, they delve into the reasons why Michael Sonnenshein stepped down as CEO of Grayscale after 10 years (hint: it has to do with GBTC), what the 13F filings revealed about who’s been buying the spot bitcoin ETFs since the beginning of the year, and what Vanguard’s incoming CEO, Salim Ramji, who was instrumental to getting BlackRock to launch its Bitcoin ETF, could mean for crypto’s future at the asset management firm.

Show highlights:

• Why Eric believes the ether ETFs will be approved
• Why Matt thinks the Bitcoin ETFs set off a "complete sea change in Washington around crypto"
• Whether the spot Ether ETFs will be approved with or without staking
• Who the authorized participants and other behind-the-scenes players in the ether ETFs will be
• When the ETH ETFs could start trading and why Eric believes they won't be as successful as Bitcoin ETFs
• What the 13F filings revealed about the spot Bitcoin ETFs buyers and why their identities are  "stunning"
• Why Michael Sonnenshein stepped down as CEO of Grayscale
• Grayscale’s new mini ETF, BTC
• Whether Vanguard's new CEO appointment could mean a change in attitude by the asset management firm towards crypto
• What a buffered ETF is and why they could be significant
• Matt's prediction for the BTC price
• Their outlook on the future of ETFs and developments in the space

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Guests:

Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management

Previous appearances on Unchained: 

How Small Bitcoin ETF Issuers Will Compete With the Likes of BlackRock

Why a Spot Bitcoin ETF Will Probably Launch No Later Than January 10

Eric Balchunas, Senior ETF Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence

Previous appearances on Unchained:

How, in 7 Weeks, Bitcoin ETFs Reached Inflows That Took Gold ETFs 3 Years

Why Spot Bitcoin ETFs Are Likely to Finally Start Trading on Thursday

Will a Spot Bitcoin ETF Finally Get Approved?

Links  | 

Ether ETFs

Unchained: Analysts Up Odds of Spot Ether ETF to 75% as Prometheum Launches Product That Treats ETH as a Security

CoinDesk: Ether ETFs Filing Process Sees Abrupt Progress, Though Approval Not Guaranteed: Sources

The Block: Fidelity files amended S-1 registration statement, removing staking rewards from prospective Ethereum ETF

SAB 121

Bloomberg: As Bitcoin Rallies, Banks Are Pushing US Regulators to Change Crypto Guidance 

Unchained: Senate Votes to Kill SAB 121 Custody Bill: How Crypto Became So Political

13F Filings

Unchained: Large Institutions Betting Big on Bitcoin ETFs Revealed in SEC Filings

Leadership changes

CoinDesk: Grayscale CEO Michael Sonnenshein Steps Down, to Be Replaced by TradFi Veteran

WSJ: Meet Salim Ramji, Who Is Going to Oversee the Retirement Assets of Tens of Millions of Americans

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Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry from the surge in ether to a new stablecoin on the Flare blockchain.

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"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, including the surge in ether (ETH) to above the $3,800 level as traders anticipate a spot ether ETF approval in the U.S. Plus, Fidelity amended its S-1 filing with the SEC and Hex Trust Group issued the first native stablecoin on layer-1 blockchain Flare.

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This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.

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The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and Moses Singer Partner Howard A. Fischer.

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) asked aspiring ether exchange-traded fund exchanges to update key filings related to these products. Moses Singer Partner and former SEC Senior Trial Counsel, Howard A. Fischer breaks down what the request could mean for the application process.

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Storm Rund of the Oklahoma Bitcoin Association joins The Mining Pod to discuss the groundbreaking Bitcoin legislation passed in the state of Oklahoma!

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Welcome back to The Mining Pod! On today’s show, we’re joined by Storm Rund of the Oklahoma Bitcoin Association to discuss the groundbreaking Bitcoin legislation passed in the state of Oklahoma! In this show, Storm gives an overview of Bitcoin mining in OK (nearly over 1 gigawatt in size!), the legislative process, what the law does for Bitcoiners and what future bills Storm is working on with the OKA!

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Chapters:

00:00 Start

03:28 Storm intro

06:12 Mining power usage in OK

08:16 Legislative process & bill

15:27 The OPA mission

17:59 Upcoming bills

19:28 Practical miner considerations

22:58 Why is BTC legislation uncommon?

27:29 Red Team vs Blue Team

30:34 Story:FUD flyer

33:03 What resonates w/ politicians

38:20 Become a member

Published twice weekly, "The Mining Pod" interviews the best builders and operators in the Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining landscape. Subscribe to get notifications when we publish interviews on Tuesday and a news show on Friday! 

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Evan Helda, Principal Specialist in Spatial Computing at Amazon Web Services, joins this episode to discuss the future of spatial computing and its potential impacts.

In this episode, Evan Helda, a leading expert in spatial computing at Amazon Web Services (AWS) sits down with Avery and Sam. Evan shares his insights on the recent release of Apple's Vision Pro and the challenges and opportunities in the development of immersive digital experiences. They delve into the convergence of spatial computing, AI and blockchain technology and how these advancements could revolutionize e-commerce, education, and entertainment.

Links mentioned from the podcast: 

• Introducing GPT-4o and more tools to ChatGPT free users
• GetBadNews App
• Upfronts 2024: Where & When They’re Happening
• Evan Helda on Twitter
• Evan’s Newsletter — Medium Energy

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Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry from a Judge's written statement on the Craig Wright case to Genesis' liquidation plan.

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"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as Judge James Mellor released his written judgment on the Craig Wright case, stating that the Australian has lied "extensively and repeatedly" in his evidence. Plus, Genesis will return roughly 77% of customer assets in a liquidation plan, and a Nigerian court denies Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan's bail application.

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This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.

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The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and NewEdge Wealth senior portfolio manager Ben Emons.

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NewEdge Wealth senior portfolio manager Ben Emons breaks down the recent trend in the metals market, as developments in AI drive demand for copper. Plus, the correlation between digital assets and macroeconomic conditions. And, insights on his portfolio allocation strategies and the possibility of a rate hike in the U.S.

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Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.

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Virtual Brands Group founder and CEO Justin Hochberg and The Sandbox CMO Amit Kumar discuss the debut of The Voice Coach Battle.

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Justin Hochberg, founder and CEO of the Virtual Brands Group, joins The Sandbox CMO Amit Kumar on "First Mover" to discuss the debut of The Voice Coach Battle and how a renowned IP like The Voice could accelerate the adoption of Web3.

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