Ethereum ETFs Are Here

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Jul 26, 2024

Matt Hougan, CIO of Bitwise Asset Management, joins to discuss Ethereum ETFs, Bitcoin vs USD, tokenized money market funds, crypto regulation, and ETF adoption. The conversation covers the potential impact of ETF inflows on Ether price surge, challenges of traditional market structures, and musings on music and movie recommendations.

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ANECDOTE

Contrasting Styles at Future Proof

Matt Hougan is praised for his calm demeanor at Future Proof, contrasting with Michael Batnick's more interactive approach.
Batnick humorously suggests Hougan's calmness implies he doesn't do any actual work.

INSIGHT

Ethereum's Programmable Nature

Ethereum, unlike Bitcoin, is programmable, enabling the development of various applications.
It facilitates tokenization, DeFi, and stablecoins, acting as an operating system for these technologies.

ANECDOTE

Tokenization for Real Estate Liquidity

Real estate investments can be illiquid, requiring agreement from all owners to sell.
Tokenizing ownership stakes could allow for fractional sales on an open exchange, increasing liquidity.

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On episode 151 of The Compound and Friends, Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown are joined by Matt Hougan, CIO of Bitwise Asset Management, to discuss: the launch of Ethereum ETFs, Bitcoin vs USD, crypto regulation, tokenized money market funds, and much more!

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