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Inflection Point is a weekly podcast for institutional professionals navigating crypto’s transition from a retail-driven market to a core component of global finance. Hosted by Blockworks Research Analyst Marc Arjoon alongside Matt Hougan (CIO, Bitwise), David Lawant (Head of Research, Anchorage), and Michael Marcantonio (Head of DeFi, Galaxy), the show delivers top-down, institution-led analysis of ETF flows, policy, market structure, and macro. We cut through the noise to focus on the true inflection points shaping crypto’s institutional future.

  1. Strategy's Yield Machine & SEC Unlocking DeFi Front Ends

    1 ДН. ТОМУ

    Strategy's Yield Machine & SEC Unlocking DeFi Front Ends

    Crypto is quietly rebuilding the financial system from the ground up, but what happens when traditional structures like yield, regulation and creative financial engineering get reassembled onchain? This week, we explore new financial primitives, focusing on Strategy’s STRC product and the evolving DeFi regulation shaping institutional adoption. We discuss synthetic yield products, Bitcoin treasury strategies, DeFi front-end rules, and how policy shifts could unlock tokenized securities and accelerate crypto’s integration into mainstream finance. Enjoy! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 01:46 Vault Insurance Arrives 04:21 STRC Explained 10:14 Why STRC Works 16:45 Why Others Cannot Copy 25:19 The Real DAT Debate 30:05 Would You Buy STRC? 34:22 SEC Opens DeFi Front Ends 45:08 Routing Rules Get Messy 52:03 Genius Act Rulemaking 56:03 Stablecoin Insurance Debate 01:00:38 Hyperliquid Founder Profile FOLLOW THE SHOW › Inflection Point – https://x.com/BWInflection › Marc – https://x.com/marcarjoon › Matt – https://x.com/Matt_Hougan › David – https://x.com/dlawant › Michael – https://x.com/marcryptonio › Blockworks – https://x.com/Blockworks RESOURCES › Colossus Jeffrey Yan Profile – https://colossus.com/article/beyond-the-sky-jeffrey-yan-hyperliquid/ DISCLAIMER Nothing said on Inflection Point is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Any views expressed are opinions, not financial advice. Hosts and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

    1 год 2 хв
  2. Vaults Are The Next Asset Management Revolution

    6 ДН. ТОМУ

    Vaults Are The Next Asset Management Revolution

    Vaults promise to rebuild asset management from scratch and do it faster, cheaper, and fully programmable, but the path from niche DeFi product to institutional backbone is far from straightforward. We sit down this week to unpack how vaults are evolving from crypto-native yield tools into a serious contender for institutional capital. We explore programmable funds, institutional adoption, risk and regulation, recent DeFi hacks, and what still needs to happen before vaults scale into a multi-trillion dollar opportunity. Enjoy! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 02:45 Why Bitwise Likes Vaults 05:16 What Vaults Actually Are 09:02 Vaults As Smart Funds 14:13 Transparency And Customization 20:18 Are Vaults Securities? 27:12 Ads (Blockworks Investor Relations) 28:01 What Curators Actually Do 35:22 Beyond Yield Strategies 40:17 Why Institutions Lag 43:21 DeFi Hack Risks 51:18 Centralization Or DeFi FOLLOW THE SHOW › Inflection Point – https://x.com/BWInflection › Marc – https://x.com/marcarjoon › Matt – https://x.com/Matt_Hougan › David – https://x.com/dlawant › Michael – https://x.com/marcryptonio › Blockworks – https://x.com/Blockworks DISCLAIMER Nothing said on Inflection Point is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Any views expressed are opinions, not financial advice. Hosts and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

    1 год 3 хв
  3. Crypto's Quantum Risk is Coming Faster Than Expected

    3 КВІТ.

    Crypto's Quantum Risk is Coming Faster Than Expected

    A quiet but accelerating threat is forcing crypto to confront its biggest vulnerability yet: what happens if quantum computing breaks the foundations of digital security sooner than expected? Marc and David explore this very threat, bringing an institutional lens to the growing urgency around quantum risk, Bitcoin’s governance constraints, and how different ecosystems may respond to a potential “Q-Day.” The discussion also covers crypto’s entry into 401(k)s, the impact of passive capital flows, market structure shifts, and whether long-term adoption or sudden technological disruption will ultimately define crypto’s future. Enjoy! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 04:17 Crypto In 401Ks 09:14 Passive Flows Will Change Crypto 19:22 Quantum Threat To Crypto 27:07 Q-Day Is Closer 31:25 Bitcoin’s Upgrade Problem 36:50 Freeze The Lost Coins? 40:03 Bitcoin’s Governance Crisis 46:37 Final Thoughts FOLLOW THE SHOW › Inflection Point – https://x.com/BWInflection › Marc – https://x.com/marcarjoon › David – https://x.com/dlawant › Blockworks – https://x.com/Blockworks DISCLAIMER Nothing said on Inflection Point is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Any views expressed are opinions, not financial advice. Hosts and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

    48 хв
  4. Crypto Still Lacks A Valuation Framework

    27 БЕР.

    Crypto Still Lacks A Valuation Framework

    Crypto may be nearing a critical inflection point, but one foundational problem still lacks consensus: how do you actually value a blockchain network? We sit down live from the Digital Asset Summit in New York to unpack crypto valuations through institutional and market structure lenses. We explore cash flow vs. scarcity, network effects, revenue limitations, market share dynamics, and why a shared valuation framework may be the final hurdle for crypto maturity. Enjoy! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 04:16 Crypto Valuation Models Are Broken 09:22 Revenue Isn’t the Answer 15:21 One Asset Class or Many? 17:40 Blockworks Investor Relations 18:28 Network Effects Need Revenue 24:13 Blockspace Isn’t A Commodity 29:31 Institutions Need Intellectual Permission FOLLOW THE SHOW › Matt – https://x.com/Matt_Hougan › David – https://x.com/dlawant ›Michael – https://x.com/marcryptonio › Marc – https://x.com/marcarjoon › Inflection Point – https://x.com/BWInflection › Blockworks – https://x.com/Blockworks DISCLAIMER Nothing said on Inflection Point is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Any views expressed are opinions, not financial advice. Hosts and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

    34 хв
  5. Investor Relations in the Onchain Era

    24 БЕР. ·  ДОДАТКОВО

    Investor Relations in the Onchain Era

    In this special episode, we introduce Blockworks’ new investor relations platform for onchain businesses. As institutional capital continues to enter crypto markets, expectations around transparency, standardization, and professionalism are rising. But instead of replicating legacy systems, Blockworks IR takes a different approach, leveraging real-time, onchain data to create a more transparent, data-driven, and low-friction investor relations model. The platform combines curated analytics, branded investor portals, and white-glove advisory support into a single solution, helping teams tell a clearer, more credible story while giving investors a more efficient way to evaluate opportunities. Launched at the Digital Asset Summit in New York, Blockworks IR aims to fill a critical gap in the industry. Listen to learn more about the vision behind the product and what it means for the future of investor relations in crypto.

    22 хв
  6. The S&P Moves Onchain Amid Massive Regulatory Sea Change

    20 БЕР.

    The S&P Moves Onchain Amid Massive Regulatory Sea Change

    Crypto’s long-standing regulatory fog is beginning to lift, raising a deeper question about what the industry actually becomes once clarity arrives. The team discusses a major sea change in regulation and institutional adoption, unpacking how new SEC and CFTC guidance is reshaping the institutional crypto landscape. We explore token classification, Hyperliquid’s S&P license, stablecoin adoption in emerging markets, and why brand, structure, and regulation may matter more than technology alone. Enjoy! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 01:40 LATAM's Booming Crypto Market 07:30 Stablecoins & Chain Competition 12:49 Hyperliquid & S&P License Decision 27:35 New SEC Securities Guidance 40:10 What About Revenue-Generating Tokens? 56:00 Staked ETH ETFs & LIVE DAS Recording FOLLOW THE SHOW › Matt – https://x.com/Matt_Hougan › David – https://x.com/dlawant › Michael – https://x.com/marcryptonio › Marc – https://x.com/marcarjoon › Inflection Point – https://x.com/BWInflection › Blockworks – https://x.com/Blockworks EVENTS › Join us at Digital Asset Summit 2026 in NYC (March 24–26) › Use code INFLECTION200 for $200 off https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-nyc-2026 DISCLAIMER Nothing said on Inflection Point is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Any views expressed are opinions, not financial advice. Hosts and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

    58 хв
  7. Kraken Gets Fed Access as Crypto Takes on the Banks

    12 БЕР.

    Kraken Gets Fed Access as Crypto Takes on the Banks

    In this episode, we explore a major turning point in crypto’s relationship with the traditional financial system and why a single banking approval could reshape the future of the industry. Marc is joined by David, Michael, and Matt to unpack Kraken securing a “skinny” Fed master account and what it signals about crypto’s growing integration with the U.S. banking system. We also discuss crypto market resilience, DeFi yield signals, stablecoin regulation battles, and why banks may be pushing back as crypto-driven financial infrastructure begins challenging traditional finance. Enjoy! TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Intro (01:20) Sentiment Turning A Corner? (10:56) Price Disovery Shifting To Crypto Venues (14:10) Kraken "Skinny" Fed Master Account (37:25) Passing Interest Through Stablecoins (40:54) Mismatch Between Price & Fundamentals (46:44) Banks Competing with Stablecoins & Neobanks (55:42) Final Thoughts FOLLOW THE SHOW › Matt – https://x.com/Matt_Hougan › David – https://x.com/dlawant › Michael – https://x.com/marcryptonio › Marc – https://x.com/marcarjoon › Inflection Point – https://x.com/BWInflection › Blockworks – https://x.com/Blockworks EVENTS › Join us at Digital Asset Summit 2026 in NYC (March 24–26) › Use code INFLECTION200 for $200 off https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-nyc-2026 DISCLAIMER Nothing said on Inflection Point is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Any views expressed are opinions, not financial advice. Hosts and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

    1 год
  8. Introducing: Inflection Point | The Crypto-TradFi Convergence

    5 БЕР.

    Introducing: Inflection Point | The Crypto-TradFi Convergence

    In this first episode of Inflection Point, we explore the accelerating convergence between traditional finance and crypto as institutional adoption begins reshaping the foundations of global financial infrastructure. The conversation examines ETFs, DeFi innovation, market structure shifts, institutional flows, and how evolving investor behavior is changing Bitcoin and digital asset markets. Along the way, we discuss regulation, credit markets, technology limitations, and the broader implications of finance moving onchain. Enjoy! — Follow Matt: https://x.com/Matt_Hougan Follow David: https://x.com/dlawant Follow Michael: https://x.com/marcryptonio Follow Marc: https://x.com/marcarjoon Follow Inflection Point: https://x.com/BWInflection  Follow Blockworks: https://x.com/Blockworks_   — Join us at Digital Asset Summit 2026 in NYC March 24-26th! Use code INFLECTION200 for $200 OFF! https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-nyc-2026 — Timestamps (00:00) Intro To Inflection Point (06:48) The Convergence Between TradFi & Crypto (22:20) Crypto's Biggest Advantages & Hurdles (36:15) Crypto's Changing Market Structure (41:00) Prices, Sentiment & Long-Term Allocators (46:00) Evolution Of Crypto Options & Yield (51:30) Is The 4-Year Cycle Dead? (01:02:00) Final Thoughts — Disclaimer: Nothing said on Inflection Point is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are opinions, not financial advice. Hosts and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed. #Crypto #DeFi #Bitcoin #Blockchain #DigitalAssets #CryptoPodcast #Stablecoins

    1 год 4 хв
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Inflection Point is a weekly podcast for institutional professionals navigating crypto’s transition from a retail-driven market to a core component of global finance. Hosted by Blockworks Research Analyst Marc Arjoon alongside Matt Hougan (CIO, Bitwise), David Lawant (Head of Research, Anchorage), and Michael Marcantonio (Head of DeFi, Galaxy), the show delivers top-down, institution-led analysis of ETF flows, policy, market structure, and macro. We cut through the noise to focus on the true inflection points shaping crypto’s institutional future.

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    Blockworks
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    Blockworks
  • Роки діяльності
    2021 - 2026
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