In this episode of CopperCasts, we’re joined by Pedro Birmann, CEO at Quadra and Gideon Hyams, Director at STS Digital.
The discussion focuses on the evolving landscape of crypto options trading, focusing on the rise of multi-dealer RFQ platforms, the role of governance in market making, and the impact of infrastructure like Copper on trade lifecycle and pricing.
They explore the challenges and opportunities in the crypto market, including liquidity dynamics, the importance of identifying quality tokens, and the future of real-world asset tokenization.
The conversation also touches on the need for standardization in legal frameworks and the competitive landscape between traditional finance and crypto.
In this episode of CopperCasts, we’re joined by Kean Gilbert, Head of Institutional Relations at Lido.
Discover the evolving landscape of crypto, with a spotlight on liquid staking and Lido's role in the ecosystem. This timely conversation comes as the U.S. SEC issued a landmark clarification that liquid staking is to be treated as custodial function not as a securities offering. This episode unpacks the advantages of liquid staking, Lido’s unique position in the market, and how institutions are approaching staked ETH deployment.
The conversation also navigates operational hurdles, governance structures, and the regulatory outlook for staked ETH ETFs. Exploring what’s next for Lido, emerging innovations in DeFi, and shifting institutional dynamics across digital assets.
In this episode of CopperCasts, we are joined by Colin Cunningham, Head of Tokenization and Alliances at Chainlink Labs for a conversation on how to unify the financial system fabric.
In this episode of CopperCasts, we’re joined by Noelle Acheson, Author of 'Crypto is Macro Now' for a conversation on the bigger macro picture.
Together with host Fadi, Noelle dives into how macro forces are reshaping the digital asset markets from institutional flows and geopolitical shifts to the explosive rise of stablecoins and more.
In this episode of CopperCasts, we’re joined by Austin Reid, Global Head of Revenue and Business at FalconX, for a compelling conversation about the evolving world of institutional crypto trading.
Together with Copper host Fadi, Austin dives into the challenges, innovations, and opportunities shaping the digital asset space.
Boris Bohrer-Bilowitzki former CCO at Copper and current CEO of Concordium, sits down with host Fadi Aboualfa, Copper's Head of Research on 'Rethinking smart contracts'.
Together, they explore Concordium's unique positioning in the blockchain landscape, focusing on its integration of identity and compliance at the protocol level. Boris challenges conventional blockchain industry practices and highlights how Condordium addresses real-world adoption hurdles, particularly in areas like stablecoins, payment infrastructure, and smart contracts.
Tune in for an insightful discussion on simplifying blockchain interactions to drive mainstream adoption and the future of blockchain innovation.
David Duong, Global Head of Research at Coinbase, joins our host Fadi Aboualfa, Head of Research for this episode on 'Institutions, native tokenisation and the unrealised impact of the strategic reserve'.
The conversation highlights the divergence between institutional and retail investors in crypto, the evolution of Coinbase and the current state of DeFi. The duo also discuss the implications of strategic Bitcoin reserves, the rise of stablecoins, the dual narrative of Ethereum, L2 solutions and the impact of ETFs, and the future of tokenization and settlement finality.
Henry Stott, Co-Founder of Agio Ratings, joins our host Fadi Aboualfa, Head of Research for this CopperCast episode on 'The unique factors of risk modelling in crypto'.
This conversation highlights the critical role of sophisticated risk assessment in the growing digital asset industry, emphasizing the need for adapting traditional finance methods to the unique characteristics of the crypto market.
In this episode Sam Rendell, Copper's Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), debunks common misconceptions as he joins our host Fadi Aboualfa, Head of Research.
They dive into the four core pillars of digital asset security, the viability of cold storage in 2025, trustless technology and Copper's trusted security practices and the evolving threat landscapes. The discussion also highlights smart contract vulnerabilities and the maturing landscape of digital asset insurance.
In this episode, Alessandro Balata, Portfolio Manager and Partner at Fasanara Digital, shares insights into the evolution of Fasanara Digital, the impact of market inefficiencies, and the growing institutional interest in cryptocurrency.
In conversation with Fadi Aboualfa, Copper's Head of Research, Alessandro discusses the operational strategies that have allowed Fasanara to thrive, the innovations in DeFi, and the future of asset management on the blockchain. The conversation also touches on the role of AI in trading strategies and the complexities of portfolio construction in the crypto space.
Join Kadar Sayed Abdi, Founder and CEO from Astro Labs as he delves into stablecoins, the future of payments, and the critical role of user experience in crypto, alongside Fadi Aboualfa, Copper's Head of Research. Discover insights on AI agents, next-gen blockchains, and privacy concerns amid institutional blockchain adoption. Kadar and Fadi also discuss wholesale market trends, regulatory challenges, and the speculative nature of crypto. Explore the future of blockchain tech, including Ethereum vs. Solana, and market predictions.
Join Leo Mizuhara, Founder and CEO at Hashnote, a regulated asset manager providing clients with customizable digital and Real World Asset exposure, and Fadi Aboualfa, Copper's Head of Research, in this episode as they discuss topics ranging from how investors decide on what collateral to use with so many options on the market, what a custodian's role is in this evolving ecosystem, and whether bitcoin can transcend its risk asset label.
Join Copper alumni Alex Ryvkin, former Chief Product Officer at Copper and Founder and CEO at Rho Labs, a professional-grade, on-chain rates market, and Fadi Aboualfa, Copper's Head of Research, in this episode of CopperCasts as they discuss topics ranging from interest rates, opportunities for investors and traders, and the evolution of the crypto industry.
Tune in to listen to the full panel discussion entitled 'Latest Developments in Custody Services for Digital Assets', as part of Financial Global's 14th annual edition of City Week 2024.
This is a live recording of the panel that took place during the Tokenization and Digital Assets Leaders Summit, an insightful discussion with industry leaders including:
Join Benjamin Santos-Stephens, CEO at ClearToken, a UK based financial market infrastructure (FMI) provider for digital assets, and Fadi Aboualfa, Copper's Head of Research, in this episode of CopperCasts as they discuss topics ranging from the limitations of blockchain-based assets from a governmental and regulatory standpoint to the UK's digital security sandbox regime and how it may succeed in the road to tokenization of real world assets.
Join Lex Sokolin, Managing Partner & Co-Founder of Generative Ventures, a venture capital fund, and Fadi Aboualfa, Copper's Head of Research, as they discuss the concept of the machine economy, which combines AI and blockchain technology.
Tune in to listen to the full panel discussion entitled 'Lending, Borrowing, and the Intersection of Traditional and Crypto Finance', as part of the CfC St. Moritz 2024.
This is a live recording of the discussion which includes Copper's Marcos Benitez, Stani Kulechov (Avara), Sidney Powell (Maple), Balder Bomans (Maven 11) and David Wachsman (Wachsman) as moderator.
Tune in to listen to the panel discussion entitled ‘Collateral Mobility in Crypto: Security and Capital Efficiency’, as part of the Digital Asset Summit 2024.
This is a live recording of the discussion which includes Copper’s Michael Roberts, (Global Head of Sales), Luuk Strijers (CCO of Deribit), Paul Kremsky (Global Head of Business Development of Cumberland), Leo Mizuhara (CEO of Hashnote), and Michael Ippolito (Co-Founder of Blockworks & Moderator).
Tune into our latest Coppercast as Shaun Fernando, Chief Risk Officer at Deribit, joins our series 'Exchanges that have nothing to hide - conversations with the ClearLoop network'. Simon Morgan and Fragkiskos Gonidis of Copper speak with Shaun about risk management frameworks, tokenisation, and the increasing efficiencies blockchain provides compared to the traditional market infrastructure.