1/ Insightful fireside chat with Diogo Monica @diogomonica, Co-founder & Executive Chairman of @Anchorage, and @samarsen1979, Head of APAC at @talostrading, at REDeFiNE TOMORROW 2024. They discussed bridging the gap between institutions and crypto markets.

2/ Diogo shared his unique background in cybersecurity, which sets Anchorage apart in the crypto custody space. Anchorage is the first and only federally chartered crypto bank in the US, providing institutional-grade services.

3/ Anchorage's bank charter allows them to offer staking services, which the OCC condones as a service that a creditable bank can provide. This is significant for institutions looking to capture rewards from proof-of-stake networks.

4/ The approval of the spot bitcoin ETF has positively impacted Anchorage's business and the entire crypto ecosystem. It has forced conversations within institutions about whether to wait for ETFs or own assets directly.

5/ Diogo is excited about the potential disruption from yielding stablecoins. He believes that USDT and USDC could be threatened by stablecoins that generate yield, as institutions and consumers may prefer them.

6/ Anchorage recently launched Porto (porto.xyz), a self-custodial offering that extends the capabilities of the Anchorage platform. It allows institutions to integrate with DeFi and participate in governance more easily.

7/ Another new product, Atlas, leverages Anchorage's chartered status to facilitate crypto settlements between parties. Anchorage's federal charter and focus on security make it an ideal choice for high-value settlements.

8/ Anchorage continues to expand its products and services, supporting new assets and capabilities as the crypto market evolves. They aim to provide deeper integrations with DeFi applications and wallet connect.

9/ Diogo expressed excitement about the future of Atlas, as it has network effects and is a major unlock in the US. Anchorage also plans to focus on yield generation for stablecoins and dollars, which are popular among their clients.

10/ Partnerships and tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs) are another area of growth for Anchorage. They already custody Blackrock's BUIDL, a tokenized money market fund, and expect more tokenization projects to come.

11/ Reflecting on his entrepreneurial journey, Diogo's advice is that nothing is ever as good or as bad as it seems. He emphasizes the constant challenges and the need to maintain perspective in the rapidly evolving crypto market.

12/ Diogo recently joined Haun Ventures as a General Partner, professionalizing his angel investing career. He has invested in over 125 companies in the past nine years and is passionate about supporting the crypto ecosystem.

13/ Despite taking on new responsibilities, Diogo remains actively involved with Anchorage as Executive Chairman. The company has a strong C-level team, including the recent hire of Aaron Schnarch, former CEO of Coinbase Custody, as COO.

14/ To learn more about Anchorage, visit anchorage.com. You can also follow Diogo on Twitter (@diogomonica).

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