Episode description

In this episode of Bankless, Samara Cohen, BlackRock's Chief Investment Officer of ETFs and Index Investments, discusses how ETFs and blockchain are revolutionizing finance. We explore Bitcoin and Ether ETFs as bridges between crypto and TradFi, blockchain's role in market modernization, and how ETFs enhance transparency and diversification. Cohen also shares insights on upcoming regulations and the importance of education in driving crypto adoption.

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00:00 Intro
00:06:59 Role of Market Modernizer
00:09:12 Blockchains and ETFs Future
00:12:54 "Blackrock" Blockchain?
00:16:09 ETF Progress Check
00:19:22 Bitcoin & Ether ETFs Updates
00:24:08 Blackrock on Cryptos/ETPs
00:27:47 Blackrock's Research Audience
00:29:26 2025 ETF Predictions
00:33:21 Blackrock's Effect on Options
00:36:06 Options Unlock Opportunities
00:40:28 "Price is Best Marketing"
00:42:42 Upgrading ETF Protocols
00:44:49 Blackrock’s Other ETFs Plan
00:54:11 New Administration Impact
00:58:11 Blackrock's 2025 Outlook
01:00:30 Digital Assets & ETF Teams
01:03:33 Samara's Next Guest
01:05:55 Samara on 2025 Excitement
01:09:02 Closing & Disclaimers

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RESOURCES

Samara Cohen
https://www.linkedin.com/in/samara-epstein-cohen-9a661b76/ 

Black Rock Research Paper
https://www.blackrock.com/institutions/en-us/strategies/diversified-strategies  

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