The Bitcoin Treasuries Podcast with Tim Kotzman Bitcoin Treasuries with Nathan McCauley, CEO of Anchorage Digital
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Jun 17, 2025 Nathan McCauley, Co-founder and CEO of Anchorage Digital, dives into the fascinating world of Bitcoin custody and institutional investing. He shares insights into the concerns institutions have about security and compliance when choosing a Bitcoin service provider. McCauley discusses Anchorage's services, including trading and borrowing against Bitcoin, and evaluates whether Bitcoin stands as the ultimate digital reserve asset. He also highlights the growing trend of corporate treasury strategies surrounding Bitcoin and the onboarding process for prospective clients.
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Nathan's Journey to Anchorage
- Nathan McCauley co-founded Anchorage Digital with security expertise from their time at Square (Block).
- They launched in 2017 to build a secure custody system for institutional Bitcoin investors.
Institutions Care About Security & Compliance
- Institutional clients first ask about security and regulatory compliance when considering Bitcoin custody.
- They then scrutinize accounting, audit capabilities, and regulatory status for large holdings.
OTC Desk Enables Large Trades
- Anchorage provides an OTC desk to enable clients to buy or sell large Bitcoin amounts efficiently.
- Clients access global liquidity to execute large trades with minimal market impact.