Digital Assets: The Pace of Institutional Adoption.

In this episode of Crypto Without Compromise, Nick Philpott, Co-Founder and Head of Partnerships at Zodia Markets, interviews Mathew McDermott, Global Head of Digital Assets at Goldman Sachs, for a deep dive into the evolving digital asset landscape. They discuss how Matt’s career journey shaped his leadership in digital assets, how Goldman Sachs prioritizes its blockchain initiatives, and the future of cash digitization and tokenization. They also explore the growing client demand for crypto derivatives and the potential impact of the U.S. administration change on digital assets. Don’t miss this insightful conversation on the future of institutional crypto adoption.

Chapters

• 0:25 Matt's intro and professional journey.
• 4:33 Launching Goldman Sach's digital asset platform.
• 6:25 Prioritising multiple digital asset initiatives across the bank.
• 9:42 The future of the digitisation of cash and finance.
• 15:51 The demand for crypto derivatives.
• 18:08 The range of attitudes amongst clients towards digital assets.
• 21:35 Progress made in digital asset regulations across the globe.
• 23:52 Advice to new leaders of digital assets initiatives.