In this episode of The New Money Podcast, host Ferdinand Dabitz and guest Luuk Strijers discuss the recent acquisition of Deribit by Coinbase – the largest acquisition in crypto history. They discuss the implications for the cryptocurrency options market and the future of trading platforms. They explore the importance of product quality, liquidity, and capital efficiency in derivatives trading, as well as the regulatory landscape in Dubai and Europe. The conversation also touches on the challenges and opportunities presented by decentralized exchanges and the evolving crypto ecosystem.

Key Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:22 The Largest Acquisition in Crypto History: Coinbase Acquires Deribit

03:31 Post-Merger Integration: What Happens to Deribit Now?

07:03 Why Coinbase Needs Deribit: Understanding the Crypto Derivatives Market

09:51 The Key Difference Between Retail and Institutional: Product Quality Matters

13:00 Increasing Customer Expectations: From a Working Website to Yields on Collateral

14:29 Decentralized Exchanges (DEX): KYC Challenges & Counterparty Risk

19:07 Dubai as a Crypto Hub: VARA License & Known Faces Around

23:26 Thoughts on Europe as a Crypto Hub: MiCA & Regulated Growth

25:16 Quickfire Questions

This is NOT financial, tax, or legal adviceMusic by Marcelo

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