Description
Jon Melton shares his journey from Wall Street to Bitcoin, diving deep into banking evolution, Bitcoin custody, and the future of crypto finance and lending.
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:
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