What you’ll learn here:
00:00:00 – Intro
00:04:26 – How Jon transitioned from Morgan Stanley to the Bitcoin world.
00:05:59 – The impact of Wences Casares on Jon’s Bitcoin conviction.
00:08:26 – What made Zappo a pioneer in Bitcoin custody.
00:10:07 – Silvergate Bank’s unique approach to cryptocurrency banking.
00:13:45 – The importance of over-collateralization in Bitcoin lending.
00:14:58 – Reasons behind Silvergate’s decision to wind down operations.
00:24:57 – Why Unchained avoids rehypothecation in its lending model.
00:29:33 – How Bitcoin loans might integrate with real estate in the future.
00:34:20 – The Federal Reserve vs. Treasury Department on stablecoin policy.
Transcript & Guest Info:
BTC247: Bitcoin’s evolution with Traditional Finance w/ Jon Melton
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