James Seyffart

In this engaging panel, James Seyffart from Bloomberg, Jeff Park of Bitwise, Ambre Soubrian from Kyco, and John Mullin of Mantra dive into the world of tokenization. They discuss its potential to revolutionize finance by bringing liquidity to traditionally illiquid assets, similar to ETFs. The panel explores the exciting opportunities in tokenized private credit and data. They also address the next wave of institutional adoption and the challenges of competing with traditional finance giants, offering a hopeful outlook on regulatory developments.

Today we're joined by James Seyffart, a research analyst at Bloomberg who's the perfect person to answer our questions regarding the convergence of crypto and ETFs. We dive into: - The probabilities of a Blackrock Bitcoin ETF and why - Important dates in which the SEC will need to give us answers - Neutrality, or lack thereof around the ETF approval process ------ 🚀 Join Ryan & David at Permissionless in September. Bankless Citizens get 30% off. 🚀 https://bankless.cc/GoToPermissionless  ------ BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS: 🐙KRAKEN | MOST-TRUSTED CRYPTO EXCHANGE https://k.xyz/bankless-pod-q2 🦊METAMASK PORTFOLIO | TRACK & MANAGE YOUR WEB3 EVERYTHING https://bankless.cc/MetaMask  ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM https://bankless.cc/Arbitrum 🛞MANTLE | MODULAR LAYER 2 NETWORK https://bankless.cc/Mantle 👾POLYGON | VALUE LAYER OF THE INTERNET https://polygon.technology/roadmap  ------ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 7:44 What is an ETF? 13:00 ETF History Lesson 17:40 ETF Market Size and Holders 22:46 Types of ETFs 27:02 Where Are These Assets Stores 34:04 Who Approves ETFs? 40:08 Neutrality Of Regulators 44:16 Types of Bitcoin ETFs 49:17 Reasons For Rejection 55:12 Does Gary Just Hate Crypto? 58:13 Does Blackrock Change Things? 1:04:46 Will Blackrock Get Approved? 1:15:20 Possible Approval Dates 1:19:09 Lack of ETFs to Blame For Crypto Fallout? 1:28:38 Why Should we Care? 1:34:14 Risks and Disclaimers ------ RESOURCES James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JSeyff  Trillions Podcast: https://www.bloomberg.com/podcasts/series/trillions  ------ Not financial or tax advice. This channel is strictly educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or to make any financial decisions. This video is not tax advice. Talk to your accountant. Do your own research. Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: ⁠https://www.bankless.com/disclosures⁠

Nate Geraci, President of The ETF Store, Eric Balchunas, Senior ETF Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, and James Seyffart, Research Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, dive into the exciting launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs. They discuss record trading volumes and the intriguing mechanics behind these funds. The trio analyzes why some brokerages are restricting access to ETFs and the marketing genius behind BlackRock's strategy. Plus, they share insights on the future of Ethereum spot ETFs and how trading dynamics could evolve in this new crypto landscape.

Jim Bianco, a macro finance and crypto expert from Bianco Research, and James Seyffart, a Bloomberg analyst specializing in crypto and ETFs, dive into the burgeoning world of Bitcoin ETFs. They discuss the impressive success of Bitcoin ETFs compared to their Ethereum counterparts and the intriguing dynamics between institutional and retail investors. The conversation also touches on how financial products like ETFs challenge crypto’s core ideals, analyzing the balance between innovation and decentralized finance principles. A must-listen for crypto enthusiasts!

James Seyffart, a Bloomberg analyst and ETF expert, joins to discuss the groundbreaking approval of the Ethereum ETF. He explains how this landmark decision changes Ethereum's status in the market and the impact on the broader crypto space. The conversation delves into the swift actions by the SEC, comparing it to past Bitcoin ETF approvals. Seyffart also addresses the political influences on these regulatory decisions and teases potential future ETF launches. It's a significant moment for crypto enthusiasts!

James Seyffart and Eric Balchunas from Bloomberg Intelligence dive into the imminent approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs and the competitive landscape surrounding them. They discuss the implications of recent SEC filings and the potential for simultaneous launches, likening the situation to a high-stakes horse race. The conversation shifts to Wall Street's unexpected embrace of Bitcoin, particularly JP Morgan's involvement. With fierce competition leading to fee wars, they analyze how all these dynamics will shape the future of Bitcoin investment and the industry as a whole.

James Seyffart, ETF analyst with Bloomberg Intelligence, joins the hosts to answer listener questions about the newly launched Bitcoin ETFs. They discuss the backing of these funds, structure dynamics, Coinbase's role as a custodian, and the potential impact of the wash-sale rule on gold and crypto ETFs.

James Seyffart, ETF research analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses Bitcoin ETF approvals, capital inflow predictions, fund structures, issuers, and regulatory oversight. They explore the significance of the approvals, potential impact on the market, Van Eck's Bitcoin ETF donation, fee war and marketing battles, and implications of low fees on Bitcoin ETFs.

Eric Balchunas, Bloomberg ETF analyst, and James Seyffart, Bloomberg Intelligence research analyst, discuss the approval of Spot Bitcoin ETFs by the SEC, the competition in the market, and the creation/redemption process. They explore the differences between owning Bitcoin and owning a Spot Bitcoin ETF. The podcast also covers the progress of spot Bitcoin ETF applications, the government's role in custodian selection, the involvement of JP Morgan in Bitcoin ETFs, and the impact of BlackRock and Fidelity on the space.

James Seyffart, a research analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence specializing in crypto assets and ETFs, discusses the excitement surrounding the anticipated approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs. He highlights the pivotal issue of cash versus in-kind creation models and their implications for the market. Seyffart predicts ETF listings soon and analyzes how an approval might impact major players like Grayscale. He also shares insights into the SEC's evolving stance on Ethereum, signaling a potential shift in regulatory perspectives for cryptocurrencies.