Bankless From BlackRock to Ethereum: Betting It All on ETH | Joseph Chalom
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Sep 1, 2025 Joseph Chalom, the former crypto lead at BlackRock and co-CEO of Sharplink, dives into the future of Ethereum and its transformative potential in finance. He discusses the innovative IBIT/ETHA ramp and how Ether acts as 'high-octane money.' Chalom breaks down the role of ETH in financial products, including staking in ETFs and tokenization of assets. He shares insights on the advantages of Ether as a treasury asset compared to Bitcoin and emphasizes the need for transparency and education within the crypto investment landscape.
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Institutional Adoption Was A Long Arc
- Institutional crypto adoption at BlackRock evolved via years of client education and ecosystem readiness.
- Larry Fink's shift reflected maturity of custodial infrastructure and regulatory engagement.
Make Crypto Part Of The Operating Stack
- Integrate crypto into enterprise operating systems to reduce operational friction for institutions.
- Abstract custody and wallet complexities to make crypto investable at scale.
Tokenization Needs Real Utility
- Tokenization only delivers when it provides on-chain utility and liquidity for users.
- BlackRock's tokenized short-term treasury succeeded because it married yield with native on-chain access.