Since inception, ARK has researched and published thoughts on the cryptocurrency ecosystem within Big Ideas and through articles, whitepapers, monthly Bitcoin reports and podcasts. Now, in coordination with Bitcoin Park, ARK is pleased to host a monthly conversation with leaders in the Bitcoin space, to discuss everything happening in the rapidly-changing and still nascent Bitcoin ecosystem. Published through the For Your Innovation podcast channels, this monthly series aims to be informative and enlightening, including experts with diverse viewpoints.

Guests on this month’s Bitcoin Brainstorm include:

Cathie Wood: Founder, CEO and CIO, ARK Invest

Lorenzo Valente: Director of Research, Digital Assets, ARK Invest

Matt Cole: CEO, Strive Asset Management

Will Reeves: CEO, Fold

Matt Odell: Managing Parter, Ten31

Rod Roudi: Co-Founder, Bitcoin Park

Key Points From This Episode:

• 00:02:41 The role of bitcoin in corporate treasury strategies
• 00:06:04 Institutional perspectives on bitcoin as a hedge
• 00:10:48 Are there different strategic considerations for public vs. private companies?
• 00:13:13 Market dynamics and bitcoin premiums
• 00:22:15 The future of bitcoin treasuries in business
• 00:30:00 The long-term outlook for bitcoin in corporate strategy
• 00:40:01 Business strategies in the age of bitcoin
• 00:45:03 The hurdle rate: bitcoin as a benchmark for investment
• 00:48:59 Custody and accumulation strategies for bitcoin
• 00:56:10 The future of bitcoin adoption and education

Links Mentioned in this Episode:

• Learn more about Bitcoin Park: bitcoinpark.com