Since inception, ARK has researched and published thoughts on the cryptocurrency ecosystem within Big Ideas and through articles, whitepapers, monthly Bitcoin reports and podcasts. Now, in coordination with Bitcoin Park, ARK is pleased to introduce a monthly conversation with leaders in the Bitcoin space, to discuss everything happening in the rapidly-changing and still nascent Bitcoin ecosystem. Published through the For Your innovation podcast channels, this monthly series aims to be informative and enlightening, including experts with diverse viewpoints.

Guests on this month’s Bitcoin Brainstorm include:

Cathie Wood: Founder, CEO and CIO, ARK Invest

Grant Gilliam: Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Ten31

Barry Deen: CEO, Bitvora Inc.

Joe Kelly: Co-Founder and CEO, Unchained

Yassine Elmandjra: Director of Digital Assets, ARK Invest

Rod Roudi: Co-Founder, Bitcoin Park

Key Points From This Episode:

00:01:00 Rod introduces the Bitcoin Brainstorm and hands over the floor to each of our fantastic guests

00:04:09 bitcoin may be at all-time highs (as of October 30, 2024), but it seems like bitcoin attention is no longer at a fever pitch

00:12:10 What are the implications of financial regulation on innovation?

00:20:13 What are bitcoin infrastructure builders, and bitcoin entrepreneurs thinking about the current state of governmental regulation in the United States?

00:26:40 How are the various bitcoin companies converging and working together to accelerate innovation?

00:34:42 Why Layer 2s like the Lightning network are critical to advancing bitcoin adoption beyond a savings tool

00:41:41 The global adoption of bitcoin is still very low, and simply making it accessible can be its next leg of growth

00:53:14 Why does Barry have a saying “Everything is good for bitcoin”?

00:57:56 Why does Cathie believe accreditation rules in the United States are un-American?

00:59:42 What does the future of bitcoin hold and how might the election impact it?

Links Mentioned in this Episode:

Learn more about Bitcoin Park: bitcoinpark.com

Learn more about Bitcoin technology investment firm, Ten31: Ten31.vc

Learn more about Bitcoin and Lightning payments API, Bitvora: Bitvora.com

Learn more about Bitcoin native financial services company, Unchained Capital: Unchained.com

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