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Blockstream Talk
Jesse Knutson
66 episodes
3 months ago
Welcome to Blockstream Talk, your gateway to Bitcoin and layer-2 advancements through: ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Blockstream Talk: Cutting-edge research and development on Bitcoin and layer-2 ๐Ÿฆ Bitcoin Capital: Educating the financial sector on digital securities and blockchain
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Welcome to Blockstream Talk, your gateway to Bitcoin and layer-2 advancements through: ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Blockstream Talk: Cutting-edge research and development on Bitcoin and layer-2 ๐Ÿฆ Bitcoin Capital: Educating the financial sector on digital securities and blockchain
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Episodes (20/66)
Blockstream Talk
Treasury Companies, ETFs, and Bitcoin to $200K with Matt Hougan โ€“ Bitcoin Capital #19
Matt Hougan, CIO at Bitwise, joins Bitcoin Capital #19 to unpack the next phase of institutional Bitcoin adoption. He breaks down explosive ETF inflows, shifting allocator behavior, the rise of treasury companies and sovereign interest, and how Bitcoin is being integrated into long-term portfolio construction. Hougan also shares his thesis on what could push Bitcoin to $200K this year and why weโ€™re still early in the cycle.
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3 months ago
48 minutes 42 seconds

Blockstream Talk
Bitcoin ETF's, Treasuries and Institutional Momentum with James Seyffart - Bitcoin Capital #18
Join us for Bitcoin Capital #18 as James Seyffart, Research Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, shares insights on Bitcoin ETFs and the shift in institutional behavior. We discuss: ๐Ÿ’ฐ ETF structures and flows ๐Ÿ“ˆ Corporate treasury strategies ๐Ÿฉ Custody and systemic risk ๐Ÿ”— The path to tokenized funds
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3 months ago
54 minutes 4 seconds

Blockstream Talk
Wall Streetโ€™s Bitcoin Awakening with Anthony Scaramucci - Bitcoin Capital #17
Join us for Bitcoin Capital #17 as Anthony Scaramucci, Founder of SkyBridge Capital, explains how the former White House comms director became one of Bitcoinโ€™s strongest institutional advocates. We discuss: ๐Ÿ’ฐ Bitcoinโ€™s role in protecting wealth in an inflationary world ๐Ÿ“ˆ The psychology shift behind Bitcoin ETF adoption ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Institutional custody, regulation, and allocator strategy ๐Ÿ”— Tokenization, yield, and the next frontier in digital assets
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4 months ago
43 minutes 25 seconds

Blockstream Talk
From Gold to Bitcoin with VanEckโ€™s Matthew Sigel โ€“ Bitcoin Capital #16
Join us for Bitcoin Capital #16 as Matthew Sigel, Head of Digital Assets Research at VanEck, shares how the legacy asset manager pivoted from a traditional gold strategy toward embracing Bitcoin, we discuss: ๐Ÿ’ฐ Bitcoin vs Gold in a new macro environment ๐Ÿ“ˆ Why VanEck launched one of the first US Bitcoin ETFs ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Institutional frameworks and risk models for Bitcoin ๐Ÿ”— Whatโ€™s next for digital asset markets and tokenization
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4 months ago
47 minutes 32 seconds

Blockstream Talk
Bitcoin in Pension Funds: Institutional Adoption with Sam Roberts - Bitcoin Capital #15
Join us for Bitcoin Capital #15 as Sam Roberts, Director of Investment Consulting at Cartwright, shares how he helped guide the UKโ€™s first pension scheme into Bitcoin. We discuss the evolution of Bitcoin in institutional finance, from fiduciary risk assessment to secure custody, rebalancing strategies, and regulatory hurdles. Sam breaks down: ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Why pensions are warming to Bitcoin ๐Ÿ“ˆ The asymmetric return profile and fiduciary logic ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ How secure, multi-institution custody is implemented ๐Ÿ“Š Why Bitcoin may help close the pension performance gap
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6 months ago
1 hour 31 seconds

Blockstream Talk
To the Moon โ€“ How Space-Tech Pioneer KULR Is Betting on Bitcoin with Michael Mo - Bitcoin Capital #14
Michael Mo, CEO of space-tech innovator KULR Technology Group, reveals why his companyโ€”known for energy management solutions powering NASA and the DoDโ€”chose to bet its treasury on Bitcoin. ๐Ÿง  The boardroom logic behind a 90% Bitcoin allocation ๐Ÿ“ˆ Bitcoinโ€™s role in diversifying an aerospace balance sheet โš–๏ธ Compliance, public reporting, and Bitcoin yield strategy
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6 months ago
36 minutes 18 seconds

Blockstream Talk
Bitcoin's Expanding Influence in Global Finance with Nik Bhatia - Bitcoin Capital #13
Join us for Bitcoin Capital #13 as Nick Bhatia, author of *Bitcoin Age* and founder of The Bitcoin Layer, breaks down Bitcoinโ€™s expanding role in global finance. In this episode, Nick shares his perspective on how Bitcoin is reshaping investment strategies, regulatory frameworks, and macroeconomic thinking. Drawing from his experience in U.S. Treasury markets and his academic role at USC, he unpacks: ๐Ÿ“ˆ The institutional impact of Bitcoin ETFs ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Strategic reserves and digital asset stockpiles ๐ŸŒ Global adoption trends and the evolution of monetary systems ๐Ÿ”— The future of tokenization and Bitcoin treasury companies
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6 months ago
1 hour 1 minute 19 seconds

Blockstream Talk
The State of Bitcoin in Brazil: From Payments to Tokenization with Rocelo Lopes - Bitcoin Capital #12
Join us for Bitcoin Capital #12 as Rocelo Lopes, CEO of SmartPay Brazil, shares his journey from pioneering Bitcoin mining operations to leading innovations in cryptocurrency payments and asset tokenization within Brazil. This session will cover: ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท How Bitcoin is integrating into Brazil's economic systems ๐Ÿ’ธ The role of cryptocurrency in enhancing financial inclusion and modernizing payments ๐Ÿ“‘ The transformative potential of real-world asset tokenization and its regulatory implications
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7 months ago
55 minutes 32 seconds

Blockstream Talk
America's Bitcoin Future with Preston Pysh and Perianne Boring - Bitcoin Capital #11
Join us for Bitcoin Capital #11 featuring Preston Pysh and Perianne Boring as we discuss America's evolving stance on Bitcoin and cryptocurrency. This session will delve into: ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ The Trump administration's approach to cryptocurrency policy ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ The potential of security token offerings (STOs) in transforming financial markets โš–๏ธ Implications of current and future regulatory frameworks on Bitcoin
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8 months ago
1 hour 8 minutes 13 seconds

Blockstream Talk
Navigating New Frontiers in Asset Tokenization & ETF Markets with Eric Balchunas - Bitcoin Capital #10
Welcome to Bitcoin Capital #10, featuring Eric Balchunas, Senior ETF Analyst for Bloomberg. In this episode, we dive into the critical elements shaping the future of Bitcoin and the broader financial market: ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Analyzing the Trump administration's approach to crypto regulation. ๐Ÿฆ Evaluating the ongoing success and challenges of Bitcoin ETFs. ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Exploring the potential and hurdles of asset tokenization.
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8 months ago
28 minutes 45 seconds

Blockstream Talk
Unveiling New BTC Based Investments with Blockstream Asset Management (BAM) with Sean Bill - Bitcoin Capital #9
Join us for Bitcoin Capital #9 featuring Sean Bill, Blockstream's new Chief Investment Officer. Get an insider's look at the launch of Blockstream Asset Management (BAM) and its suite of innovative Bitcoin-based investment funds, including: ๐Ÿ“Š The strategic vision behind BAM and its potential to reshape Bitcoin investment ๐Ÿ’ผ An introduction to BAM's unique funds: the Income Fund, Alpha Fund, and the upcoming Yield Fund ๐ŸŒ How BAM leverages Blockstream's technology to offer institutional-grade solutions ๐Ÿ’ก Insights into how these funds integrate within the broader ecosystem to accelerate institutional adoption
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9 months ago
25 minutes 15 seconds

Blockstream Talk
The Great Script Restoration and Building Bitcoin Layer-2s with Rusty Russell - Blockstream Talk #41
Welcome back to Blockstream Talk. Today we're speaking with senior Lightning Network developer Rusty Russell, not only about all things Lightning, including Greenlight and Xpay, but also about the great script restoration, a proposal to make Bitcoin great again by re-enabling opcodes that Satoshi himself chopped early in Bitcoin's history. If you find the conversation useful, don't forget to like, subscribe and share.
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10 months ago
49 minutes 47 seconds

Blockstream Talk
Bitcoin's Institutional Surge: ETFs, MSTR, and 2025 Predictions with Fred Krueger - Bitcoin Capital #8:
Join us for Bitcoin Capital #8 featuring Fred Krueger, Bitcoin maximalist and Wall Street veteran. Dive into a 2024 institutional recap before a forward-looking discussion about Bitcoin's trajectory in 2025 and beyond
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10 months ago
1 hour 26 minutes 1 second

Blockstream Talk
Navigating Real-World Asset Tokenization with the Blockstream Mining Note #7
Join Bitcoin Capital #7 featuring Arnab Naskar, Co-founder of STOKR, and James Macedonio, Global Head of Mining Sales at Blockstream. We'll be exploring the world of asset tokenization and learn how innovations like CMSTR and the Blockstream Mining Note are reshaping the investment landscape by enabling: ๐Ÿค Direct Trading with Bitcoin ๐ŸŒ™ 24/7/365 Market Access ๐Ÿ›Ÿ Enhanced Security and Compliance โ›๏ธ Exposure to Bitcoin Mining Returns
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1 year ago
38 minutes 44 seconds

Blockstream Talk
Money, Technology, and Capital Markets - Bitcoin Capital #6:
Join a next-level Bitcoin Capital session featuring Samson Mow, CEO of Jan3 and Lyn Alden, GP at Ego Death Capital with Jesse Knutson, Head of Operations at Bitfinex Securities to discuss: ๐ŸŒ Bitcoin-based bonds โœˆ๏ธ Nation-state financial autonomy ๐Ÿฆ Debt on a #Bitcoin standard
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1 year ago
59 minutes 10 seconds

Blockstream Talk
The State of Digital Asset Adoption in Europe - Bitcoin Capital #5
Join the Bitcoin Capital discussion with Yves Choueifaty, President of TOBAM, and Alexandre Laizet, Digital Assets Lead at Accenture, as they explore the integration of digital assets into the European financial landscape including: ๐Ÿฆ Launching a Bitcoin fund in 2017 ๐ŸŒฟ Sustainability strategies and blockchain ๐Ÿ’ป Market implications of the ETF Hosted by Jesse Knutson, Head of Operations at Bitfinex Securities.
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1 year ago
1 hour 9 minutes 55 seconds

Blockstream Talk
Bitcoin Beyond Finance: Transforming Global Industries - Bitcoin Capital #4
Join host Jesse Knutson as he engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Gabor Gurbacs, Founder of PointsVille and Pierre Samaties Partner at Roland Berger. In this episode, we explore: ๐ŸŒ Dynamics of global ETFs and the strategic implications for investors. ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Companies are using Bitcoin to fortify their corporate reserves ๐Ÿช™ Stablecoins and the integration of AI in wealth management Our guests bring their unique insights and extensive experience to discuss how these developments are shaping the future of finance.
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1 year ago
1 hour 6 minutes 5 seconds

Blockstream Talk
The Frontline of Tokenized Finance: Insights from Issuers - Bitcoin Capital #3
Learn about the global investment opportunities unlocked by the HSVIL token for financing the new Hampton by Hilton at San Salvador Airport with Michelle Matioda, Director at Mikro Capital and Roberto Laguardia, CEO of Inverlag. Investment details: ๐ŸŒŠ Aim to raise $6.25M ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ 10% coupon over 5 years โœ‹ Minimum investment of $1,000 Hosted by Jesse Knutson, Head of Operations at @Bitfinexexchange.
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1 year ago
50 minutes 55 seconds

Blockstream Talk
Transforming Untapped Global Assets into Usable Capital - Bitcoin Capital #2
Join Tuur Demeester and Adolfo Contreras in a groundbreaking livestream as we explore how blockchain technology is unlocking the potential of untapped assets in developing regions. ๐ŸŒ Converting extralegal assets to capital ๐ŸŒ Bridging technology gaps with blockchain ๐Ÿ“Š Democratizing access to capital markets Hosted by Jesse Knutson, Head of Operations at Bitfinex Securities
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1 year ago
52 minutes 20 seconds

Blockstream Talk
Tokenized Securites with Adam Back and Paolo Ardoino - Bitcoin Capital #1
Audio from the inaugural Bitcoin Capital livestream with Adam Back, CEO Blockstream & Paolo Ardoino, CTO of Bitfinex. Hosted by Jesse Knutson, Head of Operations at Bitfinex Securities exploring Bitcoin's impact on the institutional landscape including: ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Tokenized Bonds ๐Ÿ—๏ธ Bitcoin layer-2s ๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ Digital securities
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1 year ago
57 minutes 5 seconds

Blockstream Talk
Welcome to Blockstream Talk, your gateway to Bitcoin and layer-2 advancements through: ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Blockstream Talk: Cutting-edge research and development on Bitcoin and layer-2 ๐Ÿฆ Bitcoin Capital: Educating the financial sector on digital securities and blockchain