#378: Federico Brokate, VP at 21Shares, on The Future of Crypto ETFs, and The Convergence Between Crypto & TradFi

Federico Brokate, VP, is the Head of the U.S. Business at 21.co. In this capacity, he oversees the growth of the U.S. business, providing investors with the most access, convenience, and quality in the digital asset ETF industry. Previously, Federico led the iShares Business Strategy team at BlackRock, where he created and executed strategic initiatives driving organic asset and revenue growth. He also developed go-to-market strategies for new business verticals and managed priority product launches, including the successful launch of iShares’ Bitcoin ETF. Federico holds a Bachelor of Science in Business from NYU Stern School of Business, with dual concentrations in Finance and Global Business.

In this conversation, we discuss:
- The role firms like 21Shares play in bringing crypto into the mainstream in the U.S., and why accessible products and ETFs will help move the industry forward
- Where there is the greatest opportunity for industry development
- How a push into crypto ETFs from RIAs could bring in significant flows
- 21Shares’ expansion into the U.S. market with the launch of its Spot Bitcoin ETF (ARKB) and its Ethereum ETF (CETH)
- Letting retail invest in crypto via ETFs
- What exactly is an ETF
- How do decide which ETF to invest in
- Convergence of crypto and tradfi
- Arbitrage opportunities in ETFs, mainly by hedge funds and PE funds
- The security aspect of ETFs
- The future of crypto ETFs
- Implications of the upcoming US election

21.co
Website: www.21.co
X: @21co__
LinkedIn: 21.co

Federico Brokate
X: @Fede_Brokate
LinkedIn: Federico Brokate

 
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