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Daniel Gallancy: SolidX – Bridging the Gap Between Bitcoin and Institutional Investors

Episode Summary

SolidX Partners CEO Daniel Gallancy joined us for a discussion of Bitcoin, institutional investors and how his company is working on creating a bridge between the two. While there is no question that interest in cryptocurrencies has risen dramatically - also among the financial elite, there is still a big chasm separating the two worlds. With Daniel we explore how it could be bridged, when it will happen and what the consequences could be.

Episode Notes

SolidX Partners CEO Daniel Gallancy joined us for a discussion of Bitcoin, institutional investors and how his company is working on creating a bridge between the two. While there is no question that interest in cryptocurrencies has risen dramatically – also among the financial elite, there is still a big chasm separating the two worlds. With Daniel we explore how it could be bridged, when it will happen and what the consequences could be.

Topics covered in this episode:

• How SolidX offers institutional investors exposure to bitcoin using Total Return Swaps
• The perception of Bitcoin on Wall Street
• The relationship between VC investments and direct bitcoin purchases
• If a derivatives market could undermine the security of Bitcoin

Episode links:

• SolidX

This episode is hosted by Brian Fabian Crain and Sébastien Couture. Show notes and listening options: epicenter.tv/055