"Buckle up because...the cuffs are off."

In this conversation, Nik Milanović interviews Mike Cagney, co-founder and CEO of Figure, discussing the company's recent IPO, its innovative product Democratized Prime, and the implications of the Genius Act on capital markets. Cagney shares insights on the evolution of Figure, the role of blockchain in financial services, and the potential for decentralized finance (DeFi) to disrupt traditional banking models. The discussion highlights the importance of regulatory changes and the future landscape of financial markets as they adapt to new technologies.

00:00 Introduction to Figure and Mike Cagney

04:23 Understanding Figure's Corporate Structure

05:57 Inspiration Behind Figure's Founding

11:37 The Value of Decentralized Finance (DeFi)

14:31 The Genius Act and Its Implications

26:27 The Future of Banking and Capital Markets

31:55 Democratized Prime: A New Lending Paradigm

46:16 The Role of Blockchain in Future Financial Systems

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