Kiln's DeFi Rendez-Vous - Ep #9 ft Jean-Marie Mognetti from CoinShares

In this conversation, Jean-Marie Mognetti, CEO and Co-Founder at CoinShares, and Laszlo Szabo, CEO and Co-Founder at Kiln, discuss the significant milestones in the DeFi space, including the impressive growth of digital asset investment products.

He shares insights into his journey into crypto, the evolution of CoinShares, and the challenges faced in the distribution and regulation of crypto products. The conversation also delves into the importance of staking and the strategic decisions behind product offerings in the crypto market.

In this conversation, Jean-Marie Mognetti discusses the strategic positioning of CoinShares in the competitive landscape of financial products, particularly in relation to giants like BlackRock. He emphasizes the importance of offering high-value products and the unique expertise CoinShares brings to the table.

The discussion also covers the company's growth strategy in the US market, the evolving landscape of DeFi, and the challenges of KYC regulations. Jean-Marie shares insights on tokenization and the future of financial services, highlighting the need for agility and focus in a rapidly changing environment.


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00:00 Celebrating Milestones in DeFi
02:54 The Journey into Crypto
05:50 Understanding ETPs and Their Market Position
09:02 The Evolution of Client Demographics
11:58 Challenges in Distribution and Regulation
15:03 Strategizing Product Offerings in Crypto
17:57 The Importance of Staking in Crypto Products
28:23 The Value of High-Quality Financial Products
29:52 Competing with Giants: CoinShares vs. BlackRock
32:14 Strategic Growth in the US Market
36:35 The Future of DeFi and Traditional Finance
43:35 Navigating KYC and Regulatory Challenges
48:18 Tokenization and the Role of CoinShares
53:12 Looking Ahead: Predictions for 2025