Episode #24 Deribit ft. Luuk Strijers

In this episode of The New Money Podcast, host Ferdinand Dabitz and guest Luuk Strijers discuss the recent acquisition of Deribit by Coinbase – the largest acquisition in crypto history. They discuss the implications for the cryptocurrency options market and the future of trading platforms. They explore the importance of product quality, liquidity, and capital efficiency in derivatives trading, as well as the regulatory landscape in Dubai and Europe. The conversation also touches on the challenges and opportunities presented by decentralized exchanges and the evolving crypto ecosystem.

Key Chapters
00:50 Introduction
01:22 The Largest Acquisition in Crypto History: Coinbase Acquires Deribit
03:31 Post-Merger Integration: What Happens to Deribit Now?
07:03 Why Coinbase Needs Deribit: Understanding the Crypto Derivatives Market
09:51 The Key Difference Between Retail and Institutional: Product Quality Matters
13:00 Increasing Customer Expectations: From a Working Website to Yields on Collateral
14:29 Decentralized Exchanges (DEX): KYC Challenges & Counterparty Risk
19:07 Dubai as a Crypto Hub: VARA License & Known Faces Around
23:26 Thoughts on Europe as a Crypto Hub: MiCA & Regulated Growth
25:16 Quickfire Questions

This is NOT financial, tax, or legal advice

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