Mike Cagney

Mike Cagney, co-founder and CEO of Figure Markets, discusses how blockchain is set to transform capital markets and democratize finance. He shares insights on eliminating intermediaries for real-time transactions and enhancing liquidity through innovative models like 'democratized prime brokerage.' Cagney also touches on the regulatory landscape affecting cryptocurrency and the importance of adapting investment strategies in a shifting environment. His visionary approach seeks to merge traditional finance with the latest blockchain advancements.

Mike Cagney, co-founder of Figure Markets, talks about the future of equity trading on the blockchain, DeFi lending, rebuilding crypto's credit markets, and the institutionalization of crypto. He also discusses the need for a 'marketplace of everything,' and Wall Street's appetite for ATS, along with regulatory considerations.