Johann Kerbrat is the Vice President and General Manager of Robinhood Crypto, leading the charge in bringing crypto to millions of retail investors. In this episode, Johann shares the journey of Robinhood Crypto, from its early days of launching in 2018 to its recent innovations, including staking, self-custody wallets, and a potential shift towards a full-fledged crypto exchange. He discusses how Robinhood is leveraging blockchain to enhance efficiency, lower costs, and expand access to financial instruments.
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
00:14 - History of Robinhood Crypto
01:23 - Why Robinhood Added Crypto
02:42 - Robinhood's Perspective on Crypto
07:12 - How Robinhood Monetizes Crypto
12:31 - Competing with Crypto Exchanges
14:22 - Token Listing Strategy
16:53 - Balancing Features and Asset Expansion
18:17 - Staking in the EU and Regulatory Concerns
21:22 - Staking Demand and Customer Education
24:08 - Robinhood Wallet Features
27:23 - Self-Custody Wallet Metrics
28:49 - Meme Stock Frenzy and Decentralized Trading
31:42 - Blockchain for Settlement and Efficiency
39:08 - Marketplace vs. Exchange Transition
41:49 - Upcoming Milestones for Robinhood Crypto
43:19 - Market Trends and Future Vision
44:49 - Long-Term Vision for Robinhood Crypto
46:00 - Closing Remarks
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