Bridging Traditional Finance and Crypto

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The chapter explores the founding and mission of 21Shares, which aims to bridge traditional finance with crypto. It discusses their product development, expansion into different jurisdictions, and the personal stories of how the speakers got introduced to crypto.

On today’s episode, ARK Director of Digital Assets Yassine Elmandjra sits down with special guests Ophelia Snyder, the president and co-founder of 21Shares, and Eliézer Ndinga, the head of research at 21Shares. Together, they dive deep into the world of crypto, education, and the exciting developments happening in the industry. Join us as we explore how 21Shares is bridging traditional finance with crypto, discussing the importance of regulations, the need for specialized research, and the future of this rapidly evolving asset class.

“It is representative of an accumulation of human knowledge that shouldn’t be so callously disregarded, right? Part of the beauty of what we’re doing now is we get to stand on the shoulders of giants.” @OpheliaBSnyder Key Points From This Episode:

Overview of 21Shares and why Ophelia founded the company
How 21Shares aligns with ARK’s open, transparent ethos, simplifying crypto investment access
Offering exposure to crypto and physical redemption, aiming to bridge crypto investment with secure, accessible infrastructure
Why the biggest education gap in crypto is discerning true insights from mere news
Crypto’s transparency is underappreciated; parsing its vast data is key for understanding ecosystem health and potential risks
Crypto evolution leans towards bottom-up standardization, challenging yet potentially leading to robust, coherent frameworks
Regulatory clarity for crypto requires effort; initial steps may quickly resolve major issues
Regulatory evolution is continuous, reflecting history’s dynamic nature
Why the upcoming market cycle in crypto is expected to differ significantly from past cycles