Navigating the Stablecoin Landscape and Emerging Trading Strategies

In this episode, the Roundup crew got together to record at ETHDenver! They dive into current market sentiment, and the impact of major institutions like Citadel and Bank of America entering the space. The conversation covers the resurgence of fundamentals, the role of buybacks, and the potential trillion-dollar future of stablecoins. They also break down the Bybit hack, Lazarus Group’s involvement, and the security implications for the industry.

Thanks for tuning in!

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Marinade is the premier staking delegation platform on Solana, bringing billions in liquidity and security to the Solana network, and connecting SOL holders to the best staking rates.

Since launching in 2021, Marinade has expanded their suite of products to provide solutions for both DeFi users and TradFi, including liquid and native staking, as well as direct enterprise integrations. 

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Its flexible, trustless infrastructure also empowers developers and businesses to build and tailor their own financial products.

Whether you're an individual, fund, fintech, or institution, Morpho is for you.

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Introduction

(1:47) Sentiment at ETHDenver

(5:31) Shifting Back to Fundamentals

(11:11) Ads (Aptos & Marinade)

(11:39) Memes Are Cooked & Institutional Players

(23:56) Ads (Aptos & Marinade)

(25:07) Celestia's Next Step

(29:43) Stablecoins Today

(37:12) Ads (Desk & Morpho)

(38:06) Stablecoin Regulation

(53:33) The ByBit Hack

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Disclaimer: Nothing said on Bell Curve is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mike, Jason, Michael, Vance and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.