Joseph Chalom

Joseph Chalom, the former crypto lead at BlackRock and co-CEO of Sharplink, dives into the future of Ethereum and its transformative potential in finance. He discusses the innovative IBIT/ETHA ramp and how Ether acts as 'high-octane money.' Chalom breaks down the role of ETH in financial products, including staking in ETFs and tokenization of assets. He shares insights on the advantages of Ether as a treasury asset compared to Bitcoin and emphasizes the need for transparency and education within the crypto investment landscape.

Joseph Chalom, Co-CEO of SharpLink Gaming and former BlackRock strategist, shares insights on the shifts in the financial landscape. He discusses the potential easing of Fed rates amidst a stable economy and how stablecoins could redefine foreign exchange. Chalom predicts that asset tokenization will predominantly thrive on Ethereum, potentially boosting its demand significantly. The conversation also touches on Japan's first yen-backed stablecoin and the new generation's habit of using crypto wallets as their main financial interface.

Joseph Chalom, Founder and Co-CEO of SharpLink and former head of digital assets at BlackRock, shares insights on Ethereum's future in global finance. He explains how SharpLink has become a leading holder of ETH and discusses innovative staking strategies. Joseph emphasizes the importance of standards for institutional DeFi protocols and the potential of tokenizing traditional assets like the S&P 500. He also highlights the ongoing regulatory challenges and the transformative role Ethereum will play in the evolution of finance.

Joseph Chalom, Co-CEO at SharpLink and ex-BlackRock strategist, and Jason Linehan, Chief Strategy Officer at ConsenSys and Ethereum expert, dive into the burgeoning ETH opportunity. They discuss SharpLink's innovative approach to ETH investment versus traditional ETFs and why institutional investors are favoring ETH over Bitcoin. The duo highlights Ethereum's crucial role in decentralized finance, its growth potential as a digital asset, and strategic methods for raising capital within the crypto landscape, painting an exciting picture for Ethereum's future.

SharpLink CEO, Joseph Chalom joins CoinDesk to explain why Ethereum is poised for 10x TVL growth in 2026, driven by RWA tokenization, sovereign wealth migration, and SharpLink’s role as the world’s second-largest public ETH holder. SharpLink CEO and former BlackRock head of digital assets strategy, Joseph Chalom, joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie on Markets Outlook. He  explains why he believes Ethereum’s Total Value Locked (TVL) is poised for 10X growth in 2026. Chalom breaks down how stablecoins, RWA tokenization, and sovereign wealth funds are migrating to decentralized rails, effectively turning Ethereum into the "toll road" of global finance. They also dive into the rise of AI agents in DeFi and how SharpLink is pioneering a new institutional treasury model as the world’s second-largest public ETH holder. -Timecodes0:55 - Bitcoin and Ethereum Price Analysis2:41 - Gold, Silver, and Meme Commodities5:30 - Ethereum vs. Solana: The Battle for Wall Street7:24 - The Future of Tokenized Fund Complexes9:05 - Why the Lack of Crypto Legislation Won't Stop Institutional Builders10:29 - Quantum Computing and AI in Crypto17:11 - Sharp Link’s 2026 Strategy19:57 - How SharpLink Plans to Outlast Traditional Crypto Funds22:13 - Chalom's View for ETH in 2026 - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.