

Chris Perkins
President of CoinFund and managing partner with a background in traditional finance and the US Marine Corps.
Top 10 podcasts with Chris Perkins
Ranked by the Snipd community

66 snips
Sep 4, 2025 • 55min
Bits + Bips: The Case for Why DATs Are Superior to Crypto ETFs - Ep. 897
Chris Perkins, Managing Partner at CoinFund, and Brian Rudick, Chief Strategy Officer of Upexi, dive into the advantages of Digital Asset Tokens (DATs) over traditional crypto ETFs. They discuss the potential for DATs to capture investor interest and the bullish math behind premiums. The conversation touches on market dynamics, questioning whether this is truly altcoin season or just a temporary trend. They also highlight the significance of Galaxy's tokenized-share move and a critical market unlock that could revolutionize the landscape.

15 snips
Jun 18, 2025 • 1h 9min
Bits + Bips: Why Tron’s IPO Matters & How Crypto Exchanges Will Win - Ep. 853
Chris Perkins, President of CoinFund, and Vishal Gupta, CEO of True Markets, discuss the implications of Tron's upcoming IPO and Wall Street's pivot to stablecoins. They analyze how the Israel–Iran conflict affects crypto and oil markets. The duo debates whether banks can safely adopt stablecoins and the urgency for regulatory clarity in shaping crypto's future. They also explore Ethereum's resurgence and the competitive landscape among crypto exchanges, revealing insights into the intersection of traditional finance and digital currencies.

7 snips
Feb 29, 2024 • 1h 35min
Ethereum and The Trillion Dollar Internet Bond | Chris Perkins
Chris Perkins, President of CoinFund and a former Marine Corps officer, shares his journey from combat zones to the world of crypto. He discusses the need for a standardized reference rate for Ethereum, akin to LIBOR, which could revolutionize financial products. The conversation touches on the evolving relationship between traditional finance and crypto, regulatory challenges, and the crucial role of transparency. Perkins also explores how Ethereum could be a new financial frontier, promoting freedom and innovation in an increasingly digital economy.

5 snips
Feb 6, 2025 • 47min
Ep. 639 How Crypto Native Investment Firm CoinFund Sees the Crypto Markets w/ Chris Perkins
Chris Perkins, the President of CoinFund and a former U.S. Marine, shares his unique journey from military service to the forefront of crypto investing. He discusses the evolution of the crypto market and the pivotal role of due diligence in early-stage investments. Perkins highlights the rise of meme coins and their potential value, while exploring future trends in institutional investments. He emphasizes the importance of regulatory clarity and the transformative impact of AI on the crypto landscape.

Aug 1, 2023 • 1h 7min
Why CoinFund Believes Worldcoin Could Become More Popular Than Bitcoin - Ep. 525
Jake Brukhman, Founder of CoinFund, and Chris Perkins, its President, discuss their successful $158 million fundraising round and the evolving crypto market after 2022's downturn. They explore why Worldcoin could surpass Bitcoin in user adoption despite criticisms over privacy and centralization. The duo also analyzes how the SEC's lawsuit against Coinbase may positively impact the crypto landscape and highlights the crucial intersection of AI and blockchain technology. Ethical concerns regarding biometric data collection in crypto are scrutinized as well.

Jun 17, 2025 • 57min
Crypto’s Tipping Point Is Here: Stablecoins, Tokenization & the Institutional Boom | Chris Perkins
Chris Perkins, President of CoinFund and former Citi derivatives head, shares insights on the transformation of crypto finance. He discusses the explosive rise of stablecoins, projected to drive $2 trillion in Treasury demand, and how tokenization is revolutionizing real estate and stocks. Perkins highlights the impact of meme coins on capital formation and the potential of fixed income in crypto. With increased regulatory clarity, he suggests we're entering a new era of institutional adoption in digital assets, making this conversation essential for both veterans and newcomers.

Jun 10, 2025 • 21min
Is Regulatory Risk 'Off the Table Now' for Crypto Firms? | Markets Daily
In this discussion, Chris Perkins, President of CoinFund and member of the CFTC's Global Market Advisory Committee, shares his expertise on regulatory landscapes. He delves into the anticipated SEC Roundtable on DeFi, emphasizing the need for clear regulations to promote growth. Perkins explores the collaboration between regulatory agencies, the future of stablecoins, and the interest from traditional finance in the crypto space. His insights highlight the potential for innovation while navigating the complex regulations in this evolving market.

Jun 18, 2024 • 17min
MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | CoinFund President on Navigating the 'Macro Noise'
CoinFund President Chris Perkins discusses the potential influence of crypto on the upcoming U.S. presidential elections, market weakness in crypto within a bullish regime, Ethereum ETF impact, CoinFund's investment thesis focusing on overseas investments, regulatory challenges in the US surrounding cryptocurrency, and growing political acceptance of crypto

Jun 18, 2024 • 17min
Crypto Update | CoinFund President on Navigating the 'Macro Noise'
CoinFund President Chris Perkins discusses the potential influence of crypto on the U.S. presidential elections, impact of an Ethereum ETF approval on the market, Coin Fund's diversified investment thesis, and regulators' understanding of crypto technology and challenges.

Apr 29, 2022 • 38min
FTX Wants to Compete With CME -- Here's Why It's a Big Deal - Ep.346
Chris Perkins, president of CoinFund and a veteran of traditional finance, shares insights from the Crypto Bahamas conference and discusses FTX.US's groundbreaking proposal to directly trade crypto derivatives in the U.S. He delves into the challenges faced by traditional financial markets and the potential benefits for retail traders. Perkins also highlights how FTX’s acquisition of LedgerX empowers this shift, and how this move may disrupt regulatory norms while challenging established players like CME in the derivatives landscape.