bobby zagotta

Bobby Zagotta, CEO of Bitstamp USA, joined me to discuss Bitstamp’s growth plans as the U.S. has become more crypto-friendly. He also shared insights from his role in bringing Bitcoin futures to CME Group in 2015!

Get to know Bobby

  • Metaverse theme – Utopian world
  • Favorite food – Pizza
  • Favorite musician/artist – Elvis Costello
  • Favorite movie – The Godfather
  • Favorite Book – Poems by E.E. Cummings
  • Hobby – Playing in band & Triathlons

Topics:

  • Bitstamp’s Crypto Exchange services
  • Robinhood Bitstamp Acquisition
  • What the future of Crypto Exchanges look like
  • Crypto boom in the US & will regulations be passed this year
  • Bitcoin & Altcoin ETFs
  • Memecoins

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Timestamps

02:41 Bobby’s background

05:00 CME crypto futures

06:00 Crypto growth

08:16 Crypto boom in the US

14:42 Bitstamp overview

18:42 Robinhood acquisition

23:27 Future of Crypto exchanges

32:36 Bitcoin ETFs

34:39 Stablecoin market

40:15 Memecoins

44:23 Wrap up questions


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