Institutional Adoption in Crypto: From Narrative to Reality | Roundup

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Mar 28, 2025

The podcast delves into the rise of stablecoins and their transformative effects on institutional finance. It discusses new entrants in the stablecoin market and the changing dynamics of venture capital. Insights into market manipulation are highlighted, particularly involving Hyperliquid. The conversation also covers the complexities between decentralized and centralized exchanges, alongside challenges in private equity and M&A activities in crypto. Overall, it unpacks the urgent need for innovation and transparency in this rapidly evolving landscape.

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Institutional Optimism

Institutions are already participating in the crypto market and are increasingly optimistic.
Positive regulatory developments, like stablecoin legislation, will further pave the way for institutional adoption.

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RWAs and L1 Tokens

On-chain real-world assets (RWAs) like stablecoins could benefit L1 tokens such as Ethereum.
This is due to increased fees and potential competition with ETH as the primary on-chain currency.

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Tokenization's Growth Potential

Tokenization of assets offers a new growth vector for traditional finance, as seen with the Biddle Grand Prix.
DAOs with significant capital, primarily stablecoins, will likely drive this tokenization wave on Ethereum.

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In this episode, we dive into the institutional adoption of crypto, stablecoin innovation, the implications of the GENIUS Act, and recent market drama involving Hyperliquid. We also explore the tough state of venture capital, and M&A activity in crypto.

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Hyperliquid’s Resolution: https://x.com/HyperliquidX/status/1905319339991204263

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Introduction

(2:10) Takeaways From DAS NYC

(4:25) Getting Exposure to Stablecoin & RWA Growth

(12:03) Ads (Namada & Marinade)

(12:34) Institutional Stablecoin Announcements

(21:09) The GENIUS Act

(28:57) Ads (Namada & Marinade)

(30:11) Hyperliquid Drama

(46:34) Ads (Desk & Morpho)

(47:29) Private Equity Lobbying to be Included in 401ks

(52:11) M&A in Crypto and the State of Venture Capital

(1:10:01) Justin Sun on the Cover of Forbes

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