Chris Perkins
Founder/leader in crypto asset management and head of 250 Digital; discusses institutional crypto strategies, security, and Franklin Templeton's acquisition of 250 Digital.
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Apr 7, 2026 • 60min
Bits + Bips: $285M Hack, Iran's Crypto War Machine & the Token Fundamentals Crisis
Chris Perkins, founder and leader in crypto asset management and head of 250 Digital, talks institutional crypto strategies and security. He breaks down a major hack and how nation-state actors used long-term tradecraft. They debate stablecoin risk, freezing tools, liability for upgradable contracts, and Franklin Templeton’s acquisition of 250 Digital.
Apr 3, 2026 • 1h 3min
DeFi or Not? The $285M Drift Hack & Franklin Templeton’s Big Crypto Push | Jito Labs & 250 Digital
Chris Perkins, CEO of 250 Digital and Franklin Crypto lead, brings institutional asset management and crypto strategy experience. Rebecca Reddick, COO and CLO at Jito Labs, provides legal and operational DeFi security expertise. They discuss the $285M Drift hack and security failures. They debate decentralization labeling, permissioned versus permissionless networks, and institutional approaches to custody, compliance, and risk.
Apr 6, 2026 • 28min
Invesco Takes Over Superstate’s $900M Fund; Franklin Crypto in Focus
Michael Reinking, NYSE market strategist giving macro outlook; Robert Leshner, Superstate CEO building tokenization infrastructure; Chris Perkins, CEO of 250 Digital Asset Management and incoming head of Franklin Crypto. They discuss Invesco managing a $900M tokenized T-bill fund, institutional push for tokenized and active crypto solutions, DeFi use cases for tokenized funds, and macro forces shaping crypto markets.
