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Ex-BlackRock Exec: Why Ethereum Will Reshape Global Finance | Joseph Chalom

Sep 8, 2025
Joseph Chalom, Co-CEO of SharpLink and former BlackRock executive, discusses the revolutionary potential of Ethereum in finance. He explains how Digital Asset Treasuries (DATs) can diversify portfolios with yield-generating investments. Chalom emphasizes the importance of tokenizing real-world assets, which could eliminate financial barriers. The conversation also touches on the critical role of transparent practices in cryptocurrency and the need for disciplined risk management in navigating this evolving landscape.
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ANECDOTE

Short Retirement Then Back To Build

  • Joseph briefly retired after BlackRock but returned because he wanted to bridge TradFi and crypto responsibly.
  • A call (and Joe Lubin's involvement) pulled him back to lead Sharplink's ETH treasury mission.
INSIGHT

Ethereum As A Decades-Long Macro Trend

  • Ethereum is a long-term, network-scale adoption story that could rewire financial services for decades.
  • Tokenized assets and stablecoins running on Ethereum can drive trillions of composable capital onto the chain.
ADVICE

Choose Wrappers That Capture Staking Yield

  • Own ETH in a vehicle that captures staking yield and public-market multiple rather than only holding spot ETH.
  • Use a public equity wrapper to earn staking revenue and potentially generate excess returns beyond spot appreciation.
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