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August 06, 2025

Kean Gilbert - Head of Institutional Relations at Lido - Staked ETH, ETPs and Yield - Ep062

42 minutes

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

Discover the evolving landscape of crypto, with a spotlight on liquid staking and Lido's role in the ecosystem. This timely conversation comes as the U.S. SEC issued a landmark clarification that liquid staking is to be treated as custodial function not as a securities offering. This episode unpacks the advantages of liquid staking, Lido’s unique position in the market, and how institutions are approaching staked ETH deployment.

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.

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