CoinDesk Podcast Network CoinDesk's David LaValle on Crypto ETFs and What's Next for Financial Infrastructure
Sep 2, 2025
David LaValle unveils the impact of spot bitcoin and ether ETFs as a pivotal moment in the crypto landscape. He discusses the promising future of cryptocurrency ETFs and evolving market sentiments. The introduction of Midnight's Glacier Drop offers a fresh approach to token distribution, aiming to build an inclusive community for the Midnight network. This innovative distribution method seeks to enhance diversity while bridging traditional finance and cryptocurrency, setting the stage for a new era of investment opportunities.
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From Grayscale To CoinDesk Leadership
- David LaValle joined CoinDesk after leading Grayscale's conversion of its Bitcoin trust into a spot ETF.
- He says he's excited to combine CoinDesk's media, events, data, and indices to scale crypto infrastructure.
Build Index Infrastructure To Grow The Market
- Strong benchmark and index infrastructure unlocks broader products like derivatives, structured notes, futures, and options for crypto.
- CoinDesk aims to build that ecosystem to enable institutional and retail investment growth.
Maturation Follows Adoption Of Index Tools
- The crypto ecosystem will mature like other sectors once benchmark concepts and index products gain adoption.
- Maturation requires sell-side trading, exchanges, and buy-side managers to adopt index-based tools.