“There are a lot of institutional and retail investors who are trying to get exposure to crypto through the traditional equities markets.” – 01:36
Kristin Smith, President of Solana Policy Institute, joins Remy Blaire to discuss the exciting developments happening at the Wyoming Blockchain Symposium, coinciding with the Federal Reserve’s annual symposium in Jackson Hole.
Kristin highlights the diverse mix of attendees, including key figures from both the crypto industry and traditional financial institutions. The symposium kicked off with a vibrant atmosphere, and Kristin mentioned her anticipation for interviews with notable guests like Anthony Scaramucci from SkyBridge and Arjun Sethi from Kraken. The discussions are centered around two main themes: the growing interest from institutional and retail investors in gaining exposure to crypto through traditional equity markets, and the rising importance of tokenization in upgrading financial systems.
We also delve into the status of Solana’s ETF applications, with Kristin expressing optimism about the SEC’s review of a generic listing standard that could pave the way for Solana ETFs to be available in the marketplace by September or early October. This potential development is seen as a significant opportunity for investors seeking more options in the crypto space.