In this second episode of Kiln L1 Ecosystems Rendez-Vous, we sit down with Don Wilson, the founder and CEO of DRW. DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 2,000 employees across major financial hubs with proven expertise innovating across both traditional and cutting-edge markets. Listen as Don shares his unique insights on:🔸 The origins of DRW and its evolution into a global trading powerhouse🔸 How DRW entered the crypto space (hint: Bitcoin in 2012!)🔸 The birth of Cumberland (now a top crypto liquidity provider) and Digital Asset (company pushing Canton Network)🔸 Why privacy and composability are critical for institutional DeFi adoption🔸 DRW’s groundbreaking work on tokenized treasuries and collateral mobility🔸 The future of Canton Network as a bridge between TradFi and blockchainDon also discusses the regulatory landscape, the convergence of AI and finance, and why he believes Canton could become the go-to L1 for institutional assets.PODCAST INFO:🌐 Website:https://www.kiln.fi/podcasts🟢 Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0QSnhSLXxVDgBAUMnKnPz1🟣 Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kiln-rendez-vous-podcast/id172924722600:00 - Intro01:32 - Don’s background & founding DRW03:59 - DRW’s early crypto bets (Cumberland, Bitcoin, Digital Asset)07:37 - Cumberland’s role in crypto liquidity09:50 - Institutional adoption of DeFi11:45 - U.S. crypto regulation updates14:02 - The genesis of Digital Asset & Canton Network17:18 - Why privacy matters in institutional blockchain24:14 - Tokenizing real-world assets (RWA) on Canton27:28 - Canton's 5-10 year outlook28:58 - What excites Don most about finance & tech today