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Alex Leishman: Earning Interest on Bitcoin Exchange River, Proof of Reserves and Bitcoin as Global Reserve Asset

Oct 22, 2024
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Alex Leishman
In this discussion, Alex Leishman, CEO and CTO of River, shares his expertise from the Bitcoin financial services world. He highlights why River focuses solely on Bitcoin and the advantages of a Bitcoin-only exchange. The conversation touches on navigating proof of reserves for transparency and introduces River's innovative savings product for Bitcoin. They also delve into Bitcoin's potential as a global reserve asset and the changing demographics of its user base. Leishman’s insights into self-custody and the future of Bitcoin make for an engaging listen.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 2min
2
Building Trust and Innovation Through a Bitcoin-Only Approach
02:16 • 2min
3
Understanding Bitcoin Pricing Across Exchanges
04:05 • 3min
4
Navigating Proof of Reserves and Bitcoin Savings
07:09 • 10min
5
Exploring the Future of Bitcoin and Self-Custody Innovations
17:06 • 3min
6
The Rise and Quiet of Bitcoin Interest
20:29 • 8min
7
Navigating Bitcoin Custody and Personal Development in the Cryptocurrency Landscape
28:10 • 4min