Fidelity representatives Chris Kuiper and Jack Neureuter discuss their Ethereum Investment Thesis report. They explore topics such as institutions investing in Ether, comparing assets, the nature of money, and Ethereum's potential as a store of value. The podcast also highlights Fidelity's expertise, the impact of reputable sources on institutions, and Fidelity Digital Assets' perspective on crypto.

Senior Research Analyst at Fidelity Digital Assets, Jack Neureuter, discusses Bitcoin cycles, the Taproot upgrade, the XRP court case, and institutional perspectives on allocating to crypto. They also explore Bitcoin's price movement and halving event, surprise classification of XRP as a security, allocating Bitcoin in portfolios, including cryptocurrencies in traditional portfolio optimization frameworks, and Ethereum's development and regulatory clarity.

Joining Michael and Ben on this episode are Jack Neureuter, Senior Research Analyst at Fidelity Digital Assets, and Ramine Bigdeliazari, Director of Product at Fidelity Digital Assets. They discuss the SEC ruling's impact on digital assets, the potential effect of an ETF on the crypto ecosystem, talent migration in crypto, macro changes, and digital asset reactions.