Reserve Protocol, the largest Decentralized Token Folio (DTF) platform, recently deployed the first regulated multi-asset crypto benchmark as a DTF - LCAP - based on CF Benchmarks' CF Large Cap index.

Index DTFs follow the same basic principles as ETFs, but they're implemented fully on-chain, enabling anyone to achieve a diversified, tokenized investment goal, with just a few clicks.

What's more, by referencing an FCA-regulated Registered Benchmark, LCAP paves the way for institutional allocation to index DTFs for the first time.

To walk us through exactly how DTFs work, plus the accelerating tokenization trend, we're delighted to welcome the Head of Reserve Protocol, Thomas Mattimore to the CFB Talks Digital Assets podcast.

A selection of highlights from our fascinating conversation:

• Reserve Protocol design features that optimize it for tokenization of any digital asset - and, in time, tokenization of any real-world asset too
• Don't underestimate the power of index DTFs: e.g., LCAP offers exposure to 95% of the crypto market in one click -- on a growing number of decentralized and centralized platforms, including Kraken
• Only certain institutional ETF participants can leverage the power of create/redeem mechanics, but anyone can mint/redeem a DTF, giving individuals easy access to arbitrage opportunities embedded in unit creation and redemption for the first time
• Insanely low slippage observed, so far, in certain index DTF auctions, with up to 99.99999% of the bid filled
• Reserve Protocol's longstanding and deep focus on good governance - and the role of Reserve Rights (RSRs) for incentivizing that governance

Start getting ready for the tokenized future: sit down with your favorite beverage and catch this episode right now!

Hong Kong’s listed digital asset product market has been on a steady path of growth since the first spot crypto ETFs were launched there around 18 months ago, but one asset manager, stands out: MicroBit Capital Management.

Especially because it’s one of the newest operating in the region and specifically focused on digital assets.

The firm’s MicroBit Bitcoin Spot ETF (SEHK tickers: 3430, 9430) was launched on August 21st, 2025, but already manages around US $230 million in assets, making it one of the fastest-growing crypto ETFs in the region, since the inception of the product class.

MicroBit also launched an ETH fund, MicroBit Ether Spot ETF (3425, 9425) on the same day as its Bitcoin fund. Both ETFs sit alongside a comprehensive suite of institutionally focused investment solutions and strategies offered by the firm, to fulfil its mission of helping clients capture the transformative opportunities offered by both traditional and digital assets.

Given MicroBit’s impressive growth, we’re super-excited to welcome their Chief Investment Officer, Kenny Khuong, as our first Hong Kong-based investment management guest on the CFB Talks Digital Assets podcast!

Just a sample of topics covered in our wide-ranging conversation:

· Why MicroBit’s positioning as a digital-asset focused investment manager has struck a chord with investors seeking exposure to crypto investment opportunities

· Why MicroBit’s decision to enter Hong Kong’s competitive crypto product market was astutely timed

· As an issuer of one of the first ETH staking ETFs in Hong Kong, Kenny breaks down the mechanics, challenges and opportunities of staking, from an investment manager’s perspective

· Why strong crypto ETF demand from Hong Kong-domiciled family offices makes the region one of the most promising in Asia’s digital asset product market

For a rare look inside Hong Kong’s institutional crypto product market, with an even rarer opportunity to get insights from one of the foremost digital asset portfolio managers operating in the region today, dive into this episode now!

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A lot of the excitement following approval of Generic Listing Standards centers on anticipation that specialist crypto ETF firms which have carved out a niche managing altcoin funds, now have an edge.

Among these, 21Shares stands out. Founded in Zurich in 2018, the group has since grown into a $10 billion AuM multinational, driven by products like its ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB).

It also listed the world's first Solana ETP in 2021 - including staking rewards from the start.

So, with Solana ETFs, plus ETH and SOL staking poised to land on Wall Street imminently, we're excited to sit down with 21Shares' Vice President of US Business Federico Brokate, for a timely episode of CFB Talks Digital Assets.

Listen in to get caught up with a range of topics that matter right now.

Just a sample:

■ How learnings from 21Shares' EU SOL ETP place it in pole position to steward investors through this high-growth, high-yield opportunity

■ New income stream, new management skills: investors are converging on firms with the deepest experience of handling the novel operational challenges of staking

■ How 21Shares leverages altcoin ETP management expertise, as the number of eligible ETF assets goes from trickle to flood

■ As comprehensive as Generic Listing Standards are, some tokens still don't make the cut -- how much scope is there for the standards to expand over time?

■ Why liquid staking tokens (LSTs) could eventually sit alongside proof of stake (PoS) assets to raise the effective staked percentage

With Solana and staking about to enter the room, Federico brings an unmatched perspective that crypto investors of all levels can learn from.

Time to grab that beverage of choice and soak in a remarkable volume of insights packed into less than 40 minutes!

Recorded September 30, 2025.

From a standing start less than a decade ago, Bitwise Asset Management, one of just a handful of US-based digital asset-focused investment firms, recently reached the milestone of $15 billion in AuM.

It's a testament to their unique franchise as an established multinational institution, combined with an unmatched track record of crypto investment expertise, capped with a roster of in-demand voices recognized as authorities in the space.

With institutional adoption again on the brink of a major inflection point, we're delighted to welcome one of those expert voices -- Head of Research, Ryan Rasmussen -- as our guest on the CFB Talks Digital Assets podcast!

Listen in for Ryan's informed insights on critical regulatory unlocks waiting in the wings; as the SEC reviews staking, multi-asset ETPs, and a record volume of live crypto ETF filings.

Just a small sample of multiple thought-provoking highlights:

• How SEC approval of in-kind creation and redemption for crypto ETFs finally leveled the playing field, enabling benefits from operational, tax, and trading efficiencies to flow to investors, APs and issuers; providing another tailwind for adoption
• Why other hotly anticipated regulatory decisions - e.g., multi-asset ETFs, and generic listing standards - seem to be taking so long
• How advisors can move the narrative for individual investors and allocators beyond Bitcoin and Ether, to an understanding of why index/basket strategies are increasingly critical as crypto beta evolves
• Showcasing Bitwise's groundbreaking 'Bitcoin Long-Term Capital Market Assumptions' report, as BTC graduates to an "institutional epoch", and potentially targets $1.3 million by 2035
• Why Ethereum's 'renaissance' - huge price gains, record flows, and increasing network usage - are no surprise from the perspective that it's crypto's "operating system"; as use cases like stablecoins, DeFi, and tokenization, intensify

Whether you're a newcomer or an OG, institutional allocator or individual account, this is yet another episode for anyone interested in digital assets who seeks expert crypto investment insights from the cutting edge.

The digital asset industry is growing at breakneck speed. A surge in crypto IPOs, the rise of corporate digital asset treasuries, and an expanding pipeline of deals are reshaping the market. Now, with the Clarity Act promising regulatory certainty, the pace of institutional engagement is accelerating like never before. In this episode of CFB Talks Digital Assets, we’re joined by John Todaro, Managing Director of Crypto, HPC/AI Research at Needham & Co, for a wide-ranging conversation on the latest trends shaping the market in 2025. A few highlights from the discussion:

• Why Needham chose to launch dedicated crypto coverage back in 2021 and what they’re tracking now
• The red-hot crypto equity and IPO market: are valuations too hot, or is this simply the release of pent-up demand?
• Inside the wave of corporate digital asset treasuries: from BTC and ETH adoption to systemic risks that could emerge
• The Clarity Act: what the new regulatory framework means for institutional participation and M&A in the space

For those watching the intersection of traditional finance and digital assets, this episode is essential listening. Join hosts Gabriel Selby, Mark Pilipczuk and Ken Odeluga as they unpack these topics with one of Wall Street’s leading crypto analysts.

Recorded July 15, 2025.

We're just past the half way mark of one of the most geopolitically and politically volatile years for decades - yet key digital assets are continuing to set new highs.

On the face of it, it's a classic set-up for a significant pullback, maybe exacerbated by simmering inflation and questionable growth, combined with rising skepticism on earnings, amid lofty valuations.

Still, considering Bitcoin's historical asymmetric risk-adjusted return profile, the outlook's almost certainly going to be more nuanced.

That makes the CF Benchmarks Q3 outlook report an essential guide for what to watch in the current quarter and how to play it.

Join Head of Research, Gabe Selby, CFA and Research Analyst Mark Pilipczuk as they talk through their report: 'Alpha in the Aftermath: Moving Beyond the 60/40' on the latest episode of CFB Talks Digital Assets.

A few highlights from the conversation:

• The Fed's 'impossible' balancing act amid tariff uncertainty and the risk of cutting too late - not to mention prospects of a 'Shadow Fed Chair'
• How cracks are showing in lengthening bond auction 'tails', hinting that vigilantes are again waiting in the wings
• Bitcoin's place, alongside real estate, gold, and other assets, with the resumption of dollar debasement on the horizon
• BTC's 'unique' edge amid the SAB121 repeal, paving the way for mass collateralization
• How multi-asset portfolios are in focus ahead of the SEC's anticipated universal listing procedures for spot crypto ETFs - enabling institutional allocation in size
• As tokenization switches from science fiction to science fact, with platform's like Kraken's xStocks, how the era of smart contract platforms has truly begun

For informed insights on these points and more, from institutional practitioners across all asset classes, listen in now.

The recent debut of Evolve's XRP ETF (XRP), and Evolve Solana ETF (SOLA), show the firm remains at the cutting edge.

Forward-thinking investment management has been key, and that's been consistently supplied by Evolve's CIO, Elliot Johnson.

Join us to hear how Elliot navigates the unique opportunities and challenges of managing listed crypto investments in Canada.

Just a few of many conversation highlights...

• How professionals can bridge the gap in investors' understanding of staking ETFs
• How Evolve operationalizes staking in Evolve Solana ETF
• Elliot's crystal-clear breakdown of how XRP fixes the costly and inefficient cross-border payments system
• Why Evolve Cryptocurrencies ETF (ETC) serves as an alternative rail for first-time digital asset investors

Listen in now, and learn for tomorrow!

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Published July 1 2025.

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North America's true spot crypto ETF pioneers are Canadian!

The first physical Bitcoin funds listed on Toronto's TSX in early-2021.

Now, Canadian issuers are leading crypto's integration into mainstream markets again, with the region's first Solana ETFs - and - the first to incorporate staking.

Among these, 3iQ's Solana Staking ETF (tickers: SOLQ.U. SOLQ) is gathering assets fastest to date, and the firm is also staging an exciting expansion into a broader range of digital asset investment products and services.

So, for a timely overview on Canada's regulated crypto space, exclusive insights on how staking works in ETFs, plus pointers on what 3iQ's building right now, we're delighted to welcome their CEO, Pascal St-Jean, to the CFB Talks Digital Assets podcast.

Join us for exclusive insider insights, including:

* Why Solana staking ETFs were the next logical frontier

* How 3iQ plans to leverage crypto native R&D to compliantly stake above 50%

* How Canada's pragmatic regulatory regime makes XRP the obvious choice for the next crypto ETFs

* A sneak peek at 3iQ's custom solutions for wealth and advisory channels, and cutting-edge institutional DeFi rails

* Keep a close eye on Canada's pension and wealth allocators

Don't sleep on Canada's influence on crypto's evolution - and don't sleep on this episode!

Dive in now and stay ahead.

With a notional $1 trillion-plus in CME Bitcoin and Ether futures settled by CF Benchmarks indices since their launch, our partnership is one of the most pivotal in crypto.

Meanwhile, after the Solana futures debut in March, and with the launch of XRP futures coming next week, the leading derivatives marketplace continues to play a critical and growing role in the evolution of the digital asset class.

It's why we're stoked to welcome Brian Burke, CFA, senior director overseeing crypto options at CME Group, as our extra special guest on the CFB Talks Digital Assets podcast!

Join us for an exclusive look inside crypto's biggest regulated marketplace, where both institutional and retail participation are accelerating.

A few of many enlightening talking points:

• 'Crypto VIX' Futures? - With global market volatility in the news, how close are we to CME Bitcoin volatility futures?
• Quicker Roadmap - how increasing regulatory clarity, rising market maturity, and falling information asymmetry are driving a faster cadence of crypto derivative launches - and what to expect next
• Solana Surprise - SOL futures volumes and open interest are outpacing expectations: what's behind the momentum?
• 'Proto Perps' imminent - With smaller contract sizes and super-long dated expiries, how upcoming Spot Quoted Futures (SQF) can fill the retail gap even more - and why institutional players are interested too

Dive in now for a revealing conversation on the oldest derivatives venue's enduring place in the newest asset class!

As markets contemplate what the next 100 days hold in store, we're stoked to have another dose of exclusive insights from FalconX's Head of Research, David Lawant, from his vantage point serving the biggest investors in the world. A small sample of topics you really don't want to miss:

• Meet Bitcoin's decoupling from alts, with institutions playing a bigger role via ETF flows
• One crucial difference between Bitcoin's 'tariff crash' and historical routs: volumes were 25%-50% lower this time
• 'Goldification': how BTC's dollar-defensiveness and flattening implied volatility make it more and more of a safe haven
• A surprise split between Solana client personas: did you know crypto native institutions trade more SOL than ETH?
• 'Ethereum is Dead' vs. 'Ethereum's Just Getting Started' - a tactical bias in ETH trading post ETF options debut
• CFTC-regulated 'perps' are coming - very probably! How markets are sleeping on the implications

Get ready for whatever's next. Dive in now!