In this episode of CopperCasts, we’re joined by Pedro Birmann, CEO at Quadra and Gideon Hyams, Director at STS Digital.
The discussion focuses on the evolving landscape of crypto options trading, focusing on the rise of multi-dealer RFQ platforms, the role of governance in market making, and the impact of infrastructure like Copper on trade lifecycle and pricing.
They explore the challenges and opportunities in the crypto market, including liquidity dynamics, the importance of identifying quality tokens, and the future of real-world asset tokenization.
The conversation also touches on the need for standardization in legal frameworks and the competitive landscape between traditional finance and crypto.

In this episode of CopperCasts, we’re joined by Kean Gilbert, Head of Institutional Relations at Lido.

The conversation also navigates operational hurdles, governance structures, and the regulatory outlook for staked ETH ETFs. Exploring what’s next for Lido, emerging innovations in DeFi, and shifting institutional dynamics across digital assets.

In this episode of CopperCasts, we are joined by Colin Cunningham, Head of Tokenization and Alliances at Chainlink Labs for a conversation on how to unify the financial system fabric. 

In this episode of CopperCasts, we’re joined by Noelle Acheson, Author of 'Crypto is Macro Now' for a conversation on the bigger macro picture. 

Together with host Fadi, Noelle dives into how macro forces are reshaping the digital asset markets from institutional flows and geopolitical shifts to the explosive rise of stablecoins and more. 

In this episode of CopperCasts, we’re joined by Austin Reid, Global Head of Revenue and Business at FalconX, for a compelling conversation about the evolving world of institutional crypto trading.

Together with Copper host Fadi, Austin dives into the challenges, innovations, and opportunities shaping the digital asset space.

Boris Bohrer-Bilowitzki former CCO at Copper and current CEO of Concordium, sits down with host Fadi Aboualfa, Copper's Head of Research on 'Rethinking smart contracts'.

Together, they explore Concordium's unique positioning in the blockchain landscape, focusing on its integration of identity and compliance at the protocol level. Boris challenges conventional blockchain industry practices and highlights how Condordium addresses real-world adoption hurdles, particularly in areas like stablecoins, payment infrastructure, and smart contracts.

Tune in for an insightful discussion on simplifying blockchain interactions to drive mainstream adoption and the future of blockchain innovation.

David Duong, Global Head of Research at Coinbase, joins our host Fadi Aboualfa, Head of Research for this episode on 'Institutions, native tokenisation and the unrealised impact of the strategic reserve'.

The conversation highlights the divergence between institutional and retail investors in crypto, the evolution of Coinbase and the current state of DeFi. The duo also discuss the implications of strategic Bitcoin reserves, the rise of stablecoins, the dual narrative of Ethereum, L2 solutions and the impact of ETFs, and the future of tokenization and settlement finality.

Henry Stott, Co-Founder of Agio Ratings, joins our host Fadi Aboualfa, Head of Research for this CopperCast episode on 'The unique factors of risk modelling in crypto'.

This conversation highlights the critical role of sophisticated risk assessment in the growing digital asset industry, emphasizing the need for adapting traditional finance methods to the unique characteristics of the crypto market.

In this episode Sam Rendell, Copper's Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), debunks common misconceptions as he joins our host Fadi Aboualfa, Head of Research.

In this episode, Alessandro Balata, Portfolio Manager and Partner at Fasanara Digital, shares insights into the evolution of Fasanara Digital, the impact of market inefficiencies, and the growing institutional interest in cryptocurrency. 

In conversation with Fadi Aboualfa, Copper's Head of Research, Alessandro discusses the operational strategies that have allowed Fasanara to thrive, the innovations in DeFi, and the future of asset management on the blockchain. The conversation also touches on the role of AI in trading strategies and the complexities of portfolio construction in the crypto space.