The Asset (r)Evolution Podcast

Unlocking the Crypto Code: Bridging Traditional Finance Principles with Crypto Assets Arbor Digital Disclosures: https://arbordigital.io/disclosures/   In this episode, I’m joined by Jörg Willig and Martin Leinweber, co-authors of Mastering Crypto Assets: Investing in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Beyond. We discuss and make clear the critical links between accepted principles in conventional finance and how they can apply to crypto assets, as well as their differences. We also answer the challenging questions of crypto asset valuation, crypto allocation strategies, and how blockchain is introducing an evolution of Trust in global financial markets. This episode will help people understand crypto assets as they pertain to traditional asset management.   Jörg Willig: X:  https://twitter.com/EyeOnCryptos Website: www.everyield.com Substack: https://substack.com/@masteringcryptoassets   Martin Leinweber: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-leinweber-cfa-7758b012b/ Website: www.everyield.com Substack: https://substack.com/@masteringcryptoassets   Important Resources from this episode: Mastering Crypto Assets on Amazon Arbor Digital Website Arbor Digital is a team of passionate professionals dedicated to responsibly constructing and managing digital asset portfolios by continually evaluating blockchain projects with potential. Our mission is to be the connection for Registered Investment Advisors and their clients to the world of digital assets and to educate them about the disruptive power of blockchain technology within financial services. to learn more and find out how you can #getoffzero visit https://arbordigital.io/ to book a demo or subscribe to our weekly Digital Asset Roundup. rate and review us: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Listen: Spotify Amazon Music Alexa

Decentral Park Capital with Kelly Ye In this episode, Marc Nichols is joined by Kelly Ye, head of research at Decentral Park Capital, a thesis-driven liquid venture fund. She is responsible for research and investing in liquid and early-stage tokens across various crypto sectors. Kelly and Marc discuss her TradFi and Crypto journeys, and they dig into Crypto both as an asset and as a technology. They also offer an engaging discussion about notable opportunities in Crypto. Arbor Digital is a team of passionate professionals dedicated to responsibly constructing and managing digital asset portfolios by continually evaluating blockchain projects with potential. Our mission is to be the connection for Registered Investment Advisors and their clients to the world of digital assets and to educate them about the disruptive power of blockchain technology within financial services. to learn more and find out how you can #getoffzero visit https://arbordigital.io/ to book a demo or subscribe to our weekly Digital Asset Roundup. rate and review us: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Listen: Spotify Amazon Music Alexa

Arbor Capital Q2 Market Recap Marc Nichols welcomes two guests to the podcast this week: Matthew Kolesky, Co-Founder of Arbor Digital & Principal at Arbor Capital Management, and Matthew Schechter, CIO at Arbor Capital Management. Together, they provide an in-depth Q2 market recap, including what shaped Q2 for both traditional and digital asset markets. They also share what they’re paying attention to in Q3 and beyond. Arbor Digital is a team of passionate professionals dedicated to responsibly constructing and managing digital asset portfolios by continually evaluating blockchain projects with potential. Our mission is to be the connection for Registered Investment Advisors and their clients to the world of digital assets and to educate them about the disruptive power of blockchain technology within financial services. to learn more and find out how you can #getoffzero visit https://arbordigital.io/ to book a demo or subscribe to our weekly Digital Asset Roundup. rate and review us: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Listen: Spotify Amazon Music Alexa

RUNA Digital Assets with Jennifer Murphy Marc Nichols is joined by Jennifer Murphy, CEO and Founder at Runa Digital Assets, for an engaging discussion about her unique experience and what lead her to start the company. Marc and Jennifer also discuss similarities in tech investor patterns between digital assets and the early days of Amazon and Google, as well as the evolutionary nature of blockchain technology. Arbor Digital is a team of passionate professionals dedicated to responsibly constructing and managing digital asset portfolios by continually evaluating blockchain projects with potential. Our mission is to be the connection for Registered Investment Advisors and their clients to the world of digital assets and to educate them about the disruptive power of blockchain technology within financial services. to learn more and find out how you can #getoffzero visit https://arbordigital.io/ to book a demo or subscribe to our weekly Digital Asset Roundup. rate and review us: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Listen: Spotify Amazon Music Alexa

Risk Modeling in Digital Assets with Alex Botte Marc Nichols welcomes Alex Botte, Head of Client and Portfolio Solutions at Runa Digital Assets, for a lively discussion on getting people excited about crypto again. Alex shares her personal journey into the world of crypto, and she and Marc discuss risk modeling in digital assets. As always, the conversation focuses on the evolutionary - and revolutionary - world of digital assets. Arbor Digital is a team of passionate professionals dedicated to responsibly constructing and managing digital asset portfolios by continually evaluating blockchain projects with potential. Our mission is to be the connection for Registered Investment Advisors and their clients to the world of digital assets and to educate them about the disruptive power of blockchain technology within financial services. to learn more and find out how you can #getoffzero visit https://arbordigital.io/ to book a demo or subscribe to our weekly Digital Asset Roundup. rate and review us: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Listen: Spotify Amazon Music Alexa

DFD Partners with Bilal Little Marc Nichols is joined Bilal Little, President and Head of Advisor Engagement at DFD Partners, in this episode that tackles the issue of trust head-on. Bilal begins by explaining the mission of DFD and sharing his personal journey into crypto, including a simplified education course he developed. Next, he and Marc talk openly about the break in trust in our current system. They touch on how traditional financial infrastructure is already using blockchain technology and make the case for continuing to invest in Bitcoin and digital assets. Arbor Digital is a team of passionate professionals dedicated to responsibly constructing and managing digital asset portfolios by continually evaluating blockchain projects with potential. Our mission is to be the connection for Registered Investment Advisors and their clients to the world of digital assets and to educate them about the disruptive power of blockchain technology within financial services. to learn more and find out how you can #getoffzero visit https://arbordigital.io/ to book a demo or subscribe to our weekly Digital Asset Roundup. rate and review us: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Listen: Spotify Amazon Music Alexa

2023 Outlook Continued with Matthew Kolesky Host Marc Nichols welcomes back Matthew Kolesky, Principal of Arbor Capital and Co-Founder of Arbor Digital, for a continuation of a recent webinar offered in partnership with Digital Asset Research. Marc and Matt finish up the discussion of 2022 and turn to the eventful first few weeks of 2023. They look beyond the hype and get to the root of what blockchain technology is about and how to engage with it in new ways this year. Arbor Digital is a team of passionate professionals dedicated to responsibly constructing and managing digital asset portfolios by continually evaluating blockchain projects with potential. Our mission is to be the connection for Registered Investment Advisors and their clients to the world of digital assets and to educate them about the disruptive power of blockchain technology within financial services. to learn more and find out how you can #getoffzero visit https://arbordigital.io/ to book a demo or subscribe to our weekly Digital Asset Roundup. rate and review us: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Listen: Spotify Amazon Music Alexa

2023 Crypto Tax Landscape with Sharon Yip, Co-Founder & CEO of Polygon Advisory Group Marc Nichols welcomes Sharon Yip, Co-Founder and CEO of Polygon Advisory Group. Sharon shares her traditional accounting experience and also her personal crypto journey. She also details the mission and work of Polygon, and Marc announces an exciting partnership between Polygon and Arbor Digital. Sharon and Marc also discuss the important topic of crypto tax pitfalls and the technology the IRS is currently using. Arbor Digital is a team of passionate professionals dedicated to responsibly constructing and managing digital asset portfolios by continually evaluating blockchain projects with potential. Our mission is to be the connection for Registered Investment Advisors and their clients to the world of digital assets and to educate them about the disruptive power of blockchain technology within financial services. to learn more and find out how you can #getoffzero visit https://arbordigital.io/ to book a demo or subscribe to our weekly Digital Asset Roundup. rate and review us: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Listen: Spotify Amazon Music Alexa

"Where Does Crypto Need To Go From Here?" with Craig Dehner Host Marc Nichols welcomes guest Craig Dehner, Director at Capital Market Sales, a financial technology firm. Craig shares his background and where he thinks crypto needs to go from here for adoption. Marc and Craig also discuss how crypto resembles the journey of ETFs into the mainstream, as well as issues surrounding trust and how to regain it. Arbor Digital is a team of passionate professionals dedicated to responsibly constructing and managing digital asset portfolios by continually evaluating blockchain projects with potential. Our mission is to be the connection for Registered Investment Advisors and their clients to the world of digital assets and to educate them about the disruptive power of blockchain technology within financial services. to learn more and find out how you can #getoffzero visit https://arbordigital.io/ to book a demo or subscribe to our weekly Digital Asset Roundup. rate and review us: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Listen: Spotify Amazon Music Alexa

2023 Digital Asset Outlook In this special episode, you’ll hear a webinar hosted by Arbor team members Marc Nichols and Matt Kolesky, with guest Doug Schwenk, CEO of Digital Asset Research. They provide a look ahead at crypto and other digital assets in 2023. Topics include a quick run of the numbers regarding adoption and correlation and a review of the main themes they believe will shape digital asset markets in 2023. Arbor Digital is a team of passionate professionals dedicated to responsibly constructing and managing digital asset portfolios by continually evaluating blockchain projects with potential. Our mission is to be the connection for Registered Investment Advisors and their clients to the world of digital assets and to educate them about the disruptive power of blockchain technology within financial services. to learn more and find out how you can #getoffzero visit https://arbordigital.io/ to book a demo or subscribe to our weekly Digital Asset Roundup. rate and review us: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Listen: Spotify Amazon Music Alexa

The Trust Series | Episode 3 with Tyrone Ross & Adam Blumberg It’s the third episode in the trust series and host Marc Nichols is joined by two guests: Tyrone Ross Jr., CEO and Co-Founder of Turnqey Labs and President & Founder of 401 Financial, and Adam Blumberg, Co-Founder of Interaxis. They discuss curent thoughts on Digital Asset Markets within the Traditional World, and they provide guidance on what anyone in DeFi or digital assets should be doing right now. The three also touch on how to regain trust moving forward. Arbor Digital is a team of passionate professionals dedicated to responsibly constructing and managing digital asset portfolios by continually evaluating blockchain projects with potential. Our mission is to be the connection for Registered Investment Advisors and their clients to the world of digital assets and to educate them about the disruptive power of blockchain technology within financial services. to learn more and find out how you can #getoffzero visit https://arbordigital.io/ to book a demo or subscribe to our weekly Digital Asset Roundup. rate and review us: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Listen: Spotify Amazon Music Alexa

The Trust Series | Episode 2 with Dan Eyre In this second episode in the Trust Series, Marc Nichols welcomes Dan Eyre, Head of Gemini BITRI. In light of concerning developments in recent weeks, Marc and Dan discuss the important differences between Gemini and entities like FTX. Dan explains in detail how Gemini and Gemini BITRIA are regulated, and shares his thoughts on how to regain trust in the digital asset space in light of recent events. The Bitcoin Whitepaper Arbor Digital is a team of passionate professionals dedicated to responsibly constructing and managing digital asset portfolios by continually evaluating blockchain projects with potential. Our mission is to be the connection for Registered Investment Advisors and their clients to the world of digital assets and to educate them about the disruptive power of blockchain technology within financial services. to learn more and find out how you can #getoffzero visit https://arbordigital.io/ to book a demo or subscribe to our weekly Digital Asset Roundup. rate and review us: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Listen: Spotify Amazon Music Alexa

The Trust Series | Episode 1 with Matt Kolesky Marc Nichols welcomes Arbor Digital Director and Arbor Capital President and Chief Compliance Officer, Matt Kolesky, back for an important discussion on trust. In an episode that kicks off a three-part series, Marc and Matt dig into a few rough weeks in the digital asset space and Matt brings his unique perspective on FTX, Mt Gox and others. The conversations centers around the difference between well-regulated digital asset players located within U.S. borders and the off-shore players who may be well-intentioned, but whose lack of oversight is concerning. Arbor Digital is a team of passionate professionals dedicated to responsibly constructing and managing digital asset portfolios by continually evaluating blockchain projects with potential. Our mission is to be the connection for Registered Investment Advisors and their clients to the world of digital assets and to educate them about the disruptive power of blockchain technology within financial services. to learn more and find out how you can #getoffzero visit https://arbordigital.io/ to book a demo or subscribe to our weekly Digital Asset Roundup. rate and review us: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Listen: Spotify Amazon Music Alexa

Approaching The Technical Risk in DeFi Marc Nichols is joined by Rex Hygate, CEO of DeFi Safety. They discuss some learnings of risk management from Aerospace that can be applied to DeFi today, as well as the DeFi Safety value-add in this space. Marc and Rex also dig into what we can learn about DeFi from the LUNA Terra breakdown. See also The Infinite Machine by Camila Russo Arbor Digital is a team of passionate professionals dedicated to responsibly constructing and managing digital asset portfolios by continually evaluating blockchain projects with potential. Our mission is to be the connection for Registered Investment Advisors and their clients to the world of digital assets and to educate them about the disruptive power of blockchain technology within financial services. to learn more and find out how you can #getoffzero visit https://arbordigital.io/ to book a demo or subscribe to our weekly Digital Asset Roundup. rate and review us: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Listen: Spotify Amazon Music Alexa

Q3 2022 Market Update Marc Nichols welcomes two guests from the Arbor team in this special market update episode: Matt Schechter, AP and CIO of Arbor Capital, and frequent guest Matt Kolesky, President of Arbor Digital. They review traditional markets, digital asset markets, and Crypto Spring in regulation. Arbor Digital is a team of passionate professionals dedicated to responsibly constructing and managing digital asset portfolios by continually evaluating blockchain projects with potential. Our mission is to be the connection for Registered Investment Advisors and their clients to the world of digital assets and to educate them about the disruptive power of blockchain technology within financial services. to learn more and find out how you can #getoffzero visit https://arbordigital.io/ to book a demo or subscribe to our weekly Digital Asset Roundup. rate and review us: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Listen: Spotify Amazon Music Alexa

Donating and Gifting Digital Assets with Mike McLean Marc Nichols is joined by Mike McLean, Head of The Giving Block Institutional, for a timely discussion as we head into the season of giving back. Mike shares his own career journey and discusses the mission of The Giving Block. He and Marc also discuss important considerations to be aware of when thinking about gifting or donating digital assets, as well as red flags to be aware of. Arbor Digital is a team of passionate professionals dedicated to responsibly constructing and managing digital asset portfolios by continually evaluating blockchain projects with potential. Our mission is to be the connection for Registered Investment Advisors and their clients to the world of digital assets and to educate them about the disruptive power of blockchain technology within financial services. to learn more and find out how you can #getoffzero visit https://arbordigital.io/ to book a demo or subscribe to our weekly Digital Asset Roundup. rate and review us: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Listen: Spotify Amazon Music Alexa

Mt. Gox with Matt Kolesky, CDAA® Marc Nichols welcomes Arbor Digital President Matt Kolesky back to the podcast this week, this time with an interesting discussion on Mt. Gox. Matt covers the history of this Bitcoin exchange’s messy demise in 2014, as well as where things stand with Mt. Gox payments to those impacted by the fraudulent activities. Matt also shares his own journey with Mt. Gox. Arbor Digital is a team of passionate professionals dedicated to responsibly constructing and managing digital asset portfolios by continually evaluating blockchain projects with potential. Our mission is to be the connection for Registered Investment Advisors and their clients to the world of digital assets and to educate them about the disruptive power of blockchain technology within financial services. to learn more and find out how you can #getoffzero visit https://arbordigital.io/ to book a demo or subscribe to our weekly Digital Asset Roundup. rate and review us: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Listen: Spotify Amazon Music Alexa

Embedding New Technology into Traditional Infrastructure with Kristen Mirabella Marc Nichols is joined in this episode by Kristen Mirabella, Director of Business Development at Gemini. Kristen shares her professional journey prior to entering the crypto space, as well as how her journey with Gemini began. She and Marc discuss the challenge of embedding new technology into traditional infrastructure across sectors like financial services, data, and tech. They also touch on Gemini’s investment into RIAs and wealth managers. Arbor Digital is a team of passionate professionals dedicated to responsibly constructing and managing digital asset portfolios by continually evaluating blockchain projects with potential. Our mission is to be the connection for Registered Investment Advisors and their clients to the world of digital assets and to educate them about the disruptive power of blockchain technology within financial services. to learn more and find out how you can #getoffzero visit https://arbordigital.io/ to book a demo or subscribe to our weekly Digital Asset Roundup. rate and review us: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Listen: Spotify Amazon Music Alexa

Thinking from First Principles in Digital Assets with Trevor Ward Host Marc Nichols is joined in this engaging episode by Trevor Ward, Co-Founder of Multisig Media. Trevor shares his professional journey prior to entering the crypto space, and he shares how his company connects finance thought leaders with an audience of digital asset professionals. Trevor and Marc go deep into the topic of combining education and marketing to deliver value to professionals looking to learn more about digital assets. Arbor Digital is a team of passionate professionals dedicated to responsibly constructing and managing digital asset portfolios by continually evaluating blockchain projects with potential. Our mission is to be the connection for Registered Investment Advisors and their clients to the world of digital assets and to educate them about the disruptive power of blockchain technology within financial services. to learn more and find out how you can #getoffzero visit https://arbordigital.io/ to book a demo or subscribe to our weekly Digital Asset Roundup. rate and review us: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Listen: Spotify Amazon Music Alexa

Building a Risk Platform for Asset Managers in Digital Assets with Kyle Downey Marc Nichols welcomes Cloudwall CEO and Co-founder Kyle Downey for an engaging episode focused on the company’s role in the emerging blockchain ecomony space and their flagship product - a digital asset risk platform. Kyle shares his professional journey prior to and into crypto and the challenges faced in analyzing and measuring risk in digital assets. He and Marc also discuss the process for building a risk platform and what it means for the digital asset space. Arbor Digital is a team of passionate professionals dedicated to responsibly constructing and managing digital asset portfolios by continually evaluating blockchain projects with potential. Our mission is to be the connection for Registered Investment Advisors and their clients to the world of digital assets and to educate them about the disruptive power of blockchain technology within financial services. to learn more and find out how you can #getoffzero visit https://arbordigital.io/ to book a demo or subscribe to our weekly Digital Asset Roundup. rate and review us: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Listen: Spotify Amazon Music Alexa