The Journey to Approval: Bitwise Bitcoin ETF

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TOPICS: exchange traded funds changed the paradigm, supporting open source, embracing transparency

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(00:00:04) WBD Intro

(00:02:27) Introduction to Citadel Dispatch

(00:03:01) Introduction of Hong Kim, cofounder and CTO of Bitwise, and discussion on Bitcoin ETFs

(00:04:28) Challenges faced during the 6-year process of working on the Bitcoin ETF

(00:07:35) Discussion on the approval process and timeline of Bitcoin ETFs by the SEC

(00:15:16) Reflections on the significance of having a Bitcoin ETF and the impact on the community

(00:22:36) Comparison of assets under management in the Bitcoin ETF market

(00:28:26) Discussion on the model of funding open source contributors through profits from the Bitcoin ETF

(00:34:41) Explanation of the long-term commitment and financial implications of funding open source contributors

(00:38:04) Discussion on the success of a debut and comparison to an IPO moment

(00:39:10) Comparison of the ETF moment to a state change rather than a singular event

(00:40:01) Challenges faced by financial advisors in including a Bitcoin ETF in portfolios

(01:18:56) Bitcoin ETFs in kind redemptions

(01:19:30) Importance of Self-Custody for Bitcoiners

(01:21:08) Advantages of Bitcoin ETFs and In-Kind Possibility

(01:30:52) Discussion on eCash and Financial Privacy

(01:46:39) Progress and Urgency in Financial Privacy