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The DeFi Bet: Institutional Capital Will Ignite DeFi Summer 2.0 w/ Sid Powell

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May 16, 2025
Sid Powell, CEO and co-founder of Maple, dives into the surge of institutional interest in DeFi. He discusses why major financial players are shifting focus from retail hype to real yields and tokenized assets. The conversation highlights the maturation of the Bitcoin economy and the emergence of new investment vehicles like ETFs. Powell also explores innovative opportunities in Bitcoin staking, illustrating how institutions are betting on DeFi's revival amidst market volatility.
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INSIGHT

Institutional Interest Surges

  • Institutional interest in crypto and DeFi has significantly increased compared to last year.
  • Key trends are real-world asset tokenization, Bitcoin DeFi, and Bitcoin yield products.
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Institutions Adopt DeFi

  • Institutions are beginning to use DeFi for liquidity and transparency, despite custody challenges.
  • Big players like Bitwise and Cantor Fitzgerald are pioneering on-chain asset management and loans.
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Regulatory Shift in Washington

  • Regulatory legislation in Washington is slower and more complex than expected.
  • However, there's a significant positive shift in attitudes towards tokenization and blockchain benefits in finance.
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