Blockchain.com Institutional: Market Outlook

Ivan Kozlov, co-founder of Resolv, shares his journey from traditional finance to decentralized finance, unveiling groundbreaking ideas about the future of stablecoins. He explains Resolv's delta-neutral stablecoin architecture, designed for sustainable yield generation. The conversation dives into the critical role of regulation and innovation in the stablecoin market. Listeners learn about strategies for carry trades and the potential for mitigating risks in volatile markets, positioning Resolv alongside established players like USDC and Tether.

Charles Kerrigan, a partner at CMS London and expert in crypto law, shares his insights on navigating the ever-changing regulatory landscape of digital assets. He discusses the fierce competition between the UK, US, and EU and the crucial role of legal counsel in this dynamic environment. Additionally, Kerrigan explores the exciting intersection of Web3 and AI, emphasizing their potential to transform digital economics. Tune in for a thought-provoking look at the future growth drivers in the crypto market.

Sowmay Jain and Samyak Jain, co-founders of Instadapp, are transforming the DeFi landscape with their innovative platform, Fluid. They discuss their journey from traditional finance to decentralized solutions, highlighting key milestones in DeFi innovation. The duo shares how community feedback shaped Fluid’s loan refinancing capabilities and the strategic choices involved in creating resilient protocols. They also explore emerging opportunities in India's crypto market, driven by increasing youth interest and evolving regulatory dynamics.

This episode of the Market Outlook podcast features a deep dive with Gwendolyn Regina, a seasoned entrepreneur whose career spans across the institutional landscape: from media, to technology, and investments, taking her all across the globe. Join us as Gwen shares her transformative journey from launching her own tech startup to playing a key role at Facebook, and eventually leading investments at BNB Chain, where she helped sculpt one of the largest crypto ecosystems. Discover the pivotal moments that shaped her crypto philosophy, the challenges of pioneering new technologies, and her insights on investing in the future of blockchain and decentralized finance.

Nicolas Streschinsky, Head of DeFi at Trilitech and former Bank of America trader, shares his insights on the evolving landscape of finance. He dives into the transformative impact of DeFi compared to traditional finance, spotlighting pivotal moments like DeFi Summer 2020. Nicolas discusses the innovative Etherlink project in the Tezos ecosystem, aiming to create a seamless user experience and improve fiat-to-crypto interactions. He also highlights how financial institutions are increasingly embracing crypto opportunities, paving the way for more integrated financial applications.

New from Blockchain.com, the Market Outlook podcast takes a look at a variety of different topics that fall under the institutional umbrella; from market making, to over-the-counter trading, exploring how blockchain.com supports its institutional clients, as well as getting the latest industry insight and analysis from experts in their field. In this episode, Nic Cary (Co-Founder and Vice Chairman of Blockchain.com) chats with Matthew Lim (Senior Trader at Blockchain.com). Listen now to hear what the Blockchain.com Institutional team has been following recently - from the latest Bitcoin ETF updates, to the fast moving memecoin developments, as well as more global macro market trends.