Takeaways from the SEC Roundtable and Privy Acquisition | Weekly Roundup

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Jun 13, 2025

The discussion begins with Stripe's acquisition of Privy, likening it to Instagram’s impact on Facebook. Insights emerge from the SEC Crypto Task Force Roundtable, where the significance of self-custody and DeFi token rallies are highlighted. The evolving landscape of venture capital and the shift towards crypto wallets are also explored. Additionally, the hosts address regulatory changes in Singapore and speculate on potential developments in crypto ETFs, particularly Solana and XRP, while emphasizing the importance of innovation and adaptability in the industry.

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INSIGHT

SEC Chair Supports Self-Custody

Paul Atkins, SEC Chairman, advocates for greater flexibility in self-custody of crypto assets, emphasizing personal digital wallets.
This marks a significant regulatory shift supportive of DeFi and crypto innovation in the US.

INSIGHT

Tokenization Could Fix IPO Market

Bill Gurley highlights that the decline of IPOs is fueling private firms to stay private longer, creating liquidity challenges.
Tokenization on blockchains offers a potential solution by increasing liquidity and lowering capital costs.

ADVICE

Talk To Your Customers

Talk directly to your customers to understand their needs and improve your product.
Engaging with users is crucial for achieving product-market fit and driving success.

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For this week’s Roundup, Yano and Santi dive into the Stripe acquisition of Privy, the SEC Crypto Task Force Roundtable, Bill Gurley’s comments on tokenization, the likelihood of a Solana ETF coming soon and the crack down on crypto that’s happening in Singapore!

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Chapters:

(00:00) Intro

(06:11) SEC Crypto TaskForce Roundtable

(16:050 Ads (Geodnet, Bitwise)

(17:42) Bill Gurley On Tokenization

(30:380 Ads (Geodnet, Bitwise)

(32:15) Stripe Acquires Privy

(45:52) Ads (Ledger, Citrea)

(47:22) Product + Distribution

(49:44) Singapore Cracks Down On Crypto

(53:50) Solana ETFs Imminent

(54:47) Next Crypto ETFs

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