Ep. 622 Crypto ETFs on the Rise: 21Shares and TradFi's Embrace of Crypto
 Oct 8, 2024 
 Federico Brokate, Head of U.S. business at 21Shares and former BlackRock executive, discusses the booming landscape of cryptocurrency ETFs. He highlights how Bitcoin ETFs are attracting both institutional and retail investors, transitioning crypto into mainstream finance. Federico shares insights on the criteria for selecting altcoins for ETFs and compares the different journeys of Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs. The conversation also touches on the importance of education for financial advisors, emphasizing the need for regulatory clarity in this rapidly evolving market. 
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 Intro 
 00:00 • 3min 
 Evolving Dynamics: TradFi Meets DeFi 
 02:35 • 12min 
 Selecting Altcoins for ETFs: A Research-Driven Approach 
 14:19 • 2min 
 Bitcoin vs. Ethereum ETFs: A Tale of Two Markets 
 16:13 • 5min 
 Navigating TradFi Risks and Crypto Growth 
 21:29 • 13min 
 Integrating Cryptocurrency into Traditional Finance 
 34:30 • 3min 

