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On The Brink with Castle Island

Ryan Selkis (Messari) on Crypto Theses for 2024 (EP.491)

Dec 25, 2023
Ryan Selkis, co-founder and CEO of Messari, discusses the regulatory landscape, institutional market, failures of the SEC, and Messari's roadmap in 2024. They also talk about the evolution of the 'crypto theses' report, the role of Michael Sanichan and Craig Salm in the ETF conversation, regulatory issues and industry activism, building Massari, and the launch of new protocols and comparison with Ethereum.
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  • The regulatory battles in Washington are crucial for shaping the future of the crypto industry.
  • The efforts of Michael Sonnenschein and Craig Salm of Greyscale have pushed the SEC to take ETFs more seriously, potentially leading to mainstream adoption of crypto.

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The Importance of Regulatory Battles

The podcast discusses the institutional landscape and the regulatory battles currently taking place in Washington. It emphasizes the significance of these battles in shaping the future of the crypto industry and highlights the role of key figures such as Ryan Selkis in advocating for crypto-friendly regulations.

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