Crypto In America Coinbase’s John D'Agostino on Institutional Adoption, Market Liquidity, Bitcoin ETFs, & Regulation
John D'Agostino is the Head of Institutional at Coinbase. In this conversation, we discuss Coinbase’s role at the center of institutional interest, bringing liquidity to the market, the impact of Bitcoin ETFs, How John’s past life in oil markets compare to crypto, the uptick in de-banking in the US, regulatory updates, and how Coinbase is building their super app
This episode is sponsored by Gemini: https://gemini.com/CIA
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/v7SMCK93vk8
Please note that this podcast is for informational purposes only and any views shared by anyone on the show are opinions, not financial advice. The host or guests may have a direct or indirect financial interest in content mentioned in this episode.
This show is powered by Sei.
Learn more about Sei:
https://www.sei.io/
Follow Crypto in America: https://x.com/CryptoAmerica_
Follow Sei: https://x.com/SeiNetwork
Follow our hosts
Jacquelyn: https://x.com/jacqmelinek
Gerald: https://x.com/thatgerald
Eleanor: https://x.com/EleanorTerrett
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Welcome John D'Agostino To Crypto In America!
00:29 What ‘Crypto In America’ Means To John
01:33 - Coinbase At The Center Of Institutional - Recent Trends
04:03 - Liquidity - Depth & Breath
06:58 - What Is Crypto Missing For A Robust Market?
10:43 - Impact Of Bitcoin ETFs14:22 - How October 10th Scared Market Makers
16:00 - The Role Of Leverage & Perpetual Futures
20:42 - Bitcoin as Digital Gold
25:04 - John's Past Life In Oil Markets - Path To Crypto
28:43 - Crypto & Commodities Volatility Comparison
29:08 - The State of De-Banking in the US
31:02 - Survey Insights on Banking Discrimination
35:17 - Regulator Relationships
41:40 - Coinbase's Super App - Acquisitions Of Echo, Launch of Monad
4:30 - A True Public Utility Token Raise
49:41 - Everyone Wants Custody Staking & Lending
51:50 - Why John Is Watching The Czech National Bank's Bitcoin Experiment
55:30 - Thanks John For Joining! Like & Subscribe
#crypto #bitcoin #blockchain #investing #technology #america