How ETFs Are Shaping the Future of Blockchain with Laurent Benayoun
August 15, 2024
In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski talks with Laurent Benayoun, CEO of Acheron Trading. They discuss the impact of crypto-backed ETFs, the shift from Bitcoin to stablecoin trading pairs, and Acheron Trading's role in providing liquidity. They also explore the evolving landscape of blockchain technologies, decentralized finance trends, and the future of crypto regulations.
In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Laurent Benayoun, CEO of Acheron Trading, a financial services company that builds liquid markets for digital assets.
Join them as they discuss:
- The rise of crypto-backed ETFs and their impact on the market
- The shift from trading pairs against Bitcoin to stablecoins like USDT and USDC
- Acheron Trading's role in providing essential liquidity to the crypto market
- The importance of staying ahead of evolving blockchain technologies and liquidity models
- Emerging trends in decentralized finance, including EVM-based models and Layer 2 solutions
- The uncertain future of crypto regulations and their potential implications
- And much more!
Laurent joined Acheron Trading after the acquisition of HedgeTech. He is passionate about algorithmic trading strategies and market microstructure. In addition, Laurent serves as a peer reviewer for the Journal of Quantitative Finance, an expert for Alumni Ventures, an interviewer for the Master of Finance at Princeton, and a mentor for the Harvard Blockchain Incubator.
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