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The Mergers Podcast
The official podcast of The Mergers! Listen to learn from those currently rising up the ranks in High Finance and from those who have already built their empire! Frequent guest episodes including those who run their own Private Equity, Family Office or Venture Capital Firms! We cover:
- Industry Insights into: Investment Banking, Private Equity, Venture Capital
- Bulge Brackets to Niche: Goldman Sachs & Blackrock to Sports & Media Private Equity.
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The Mergers Podcast
An Institutional Approach to Cryptocurrency [Special Guest - Charlie Preston, Copper]
Welcome to Episode 14 of The Mergers Podcast!
In this episode, Rory and Ken dive into the rapidly evolving world of crypto and institutional finance with Charlie Preston, Relationship Manager at Copper, one of the UK’s leading crypto companies. Copper's cutting-edge custodial solutions are reshaping how institutions securely trade and hold digital assets, and Charlie shares invaluable insights from his frontline experience.
Highlights:
- Copper's ClearLoop platform, facilitating $60 billion in monthly notional trade volume with 21,000 settlements – all running 24/7.
- How segregated custody solutions minimize risk and build trust with institutional clients.
- The impact of regulatory developments and the growing role of institutions in driving the future of crypto adoption.
- The buzz around real-world asset tokenization and its potential to revolutionize financial markets.
- Why blockchain transparency is key to transforming traditional finance.
Charlie also shares his unique career journey from insurance broking to crypto, advice for young professionals entering the space, and insights into the industry's most exciting trends.
Quick Takes:
- Bitcoin price prediction for the cycle? Charlie isn’t afraid to call his shot.
- The growing importance of Know Your Customer (KYC) in professionalizing the crypto space.
- What institutions like BlackRock and Fidelity are doing to reshape perceptions of digital assets.
Tune in if you're looking to learn more about the space, how to break into crypto... or simply just want to know what your BTC may be worth by year end!