Meet the Banking Veteran who is all in on Bitcoin | Caitlin Long | BFM105

Caitlin Long is a leading Bitcoin advocate and the Founder and CEO of Custodia Bank, a pioneering institution focused on integrating digital assets with traditional banking systems. With over 20 years of experience in finance, she is at the forefront of navigating the regulatory landscape for Bitcoin.

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🕑 TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - The State of Banking in the Digital Age

02:50 - The Antiquated Banking System and Its Challenges

08:22 - The Shift from Traditional Finance to Bitcoin

11:12 - Understanding the Federal Reserve's Structure

13:52 - The Complexity of Large Financial Transactions

16:41 - The Aha Moment: Realizing Bitcoin's Potential

19:32 - The Inefficiencies of Traditional Banking Systems

28:05 - Understanding Money and Ownership

32:44 - The Paradigm Shift of Bitcoin as a Reserve Asset

34:04 - The Risks of Custodianship in Bitcoin

37:28 - The Impact of ETFs on Bitcoin's Market

40:26 - The SEC's Role in Bitcoin Regulation

46:53 - The Demand for Bitcoin ETFs and Wall Street's Strategy

53:16 - Diverging Perspectives on Bitcoin's Value

56:51 - Bitcoin as Freedom Money vs. Digital Gold

01:01:48 - The Future of Bitcoin Adoption and Regulation

01:04:44 - Geopolitical Implications of Bitcoin Mining

01:06:01 - The Strategic Importance of Bitcoin for Nations

01:14:07 - Core Beliefs in the Bitcoin Community