#110 Gautam Ganeshan & Anthony Tuths, KPMG - Audit and Tax For Crypto Funds

Jun 19, 2025

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Background: Gautam Ganeshan is a Partner at KPMG in the Cayman Islands where he focuses on the audits of hedge funds, private equity, and venture capital funds with a more recent focus on digital asset funds. Gautam has been with KPMG for over 15 years and launched the digital asset practice at KPMG Cayman over 8 years ago. Tony Tuths is a tax partner in KPMG's New York office and leads the digital asset practice across the U.S.

Timestamps:
00:00 Welcome and Introductions
00:38 Backgrounds of Our Guests
01:54 KPMG's Entry into Digital Assets
03:58 Building Expertise and Tools
05:46 Challenges and Evolution in the Crypto Space
15:08 Valuation and Pricing of Digital Assets
26:27 Tax Implications and Common Questions
29:45 Navigating Tax Complexities for Foreign Investors
30:39 Exploring Liquid Staking and Market Conventions
31:20 The Debate on Wrapping Tokens and Tax Implications
32:28 Tokenization of Private Funds: Opportunities and Challenges
36:02 The Future of Tokenized Assets and Market Evolution
46:49 Regulatory Clarity and Market Adaptation
50:34 Exciting Developments in Tokenized Funds and Stablecoins
53:02 Connecting with KPMG Experts

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