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BTC013: Bitcoin Lending & Borrowing w/ Blockfi's Zac Prince & Mark Yusko (Bitcoin Podcast)

Feb 17, 2021

Zac Prince, CEO of BlockFi, and Mark Yusko, a major investor at Morgan Creek Capital, dive into Bitcoin lending and borrowing. They discuss how collateralization works and the risks involved, shedding light on BlockFi's strategies for safeguarding deposits. The conversation also explores the impact of institutional lending, market volatility, and the importance of robust risk management. Prince gives his perspective on future lending rates, while Yusko shares insights on the evolving cryptocurrency landscape and the potential of new financial innovations.

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Episode guests

Mark Yusko

Zac Prince

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Episode notes

Intro

4min

Navigating Bitcoin Lending

15min

Navigating Bitcoin Lending and Borrowing

7min

Exploring Bitcoin Lending: Benefits and Institutional Use Cases

2min

Navigating Bitcoin Market Making: Strategies and Financing Challenges

4min

Navigating Volatility: Bitcoin Lending Resilience

11min

CeFi vs. DeFi: Understanding the Financial Landscape

8min

Navigating Credit Risk and Interest Rates in Cryptocurrency Lending

3min

The Importance of Trust and Innovation in Cryptocurrency Services

4min

10.

The Future of Tokenizing Equities: Regulatory Challenges and Investment Strategies

2min

11.

Emerging Trends in Digital Finance

7min

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:

What are the basics of how Bitcoin lending works
What is over-collateralization
What are some of the risks w/ Blockfi
How does Blockfi protect against institutional lending that isn't over-collateralized
How does Blockfi manage the escrow for depositors
What is the future going to bring for Blockfi
Does Zac Prince think lending rates will go higher

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