Pascal St Jean, CEO of #3iQ joins us to discuss their groundbreaking #XRP spot #ETF launch in Canada and why we're at a pivotal moment in crypto history. As the leader behind North America's first regulated Bitcoin ETF, Pascal shares his unique perspective on where the digital asset space is heading.

In this conversation, Pascal explains how 3iQ built their reputation through innovative fee structures, strategic partnerships with foundations like Ripple Labs, and their five-pronged approach to scaling the crypto ecosystem. He draws fascinating parallels between today's crypto market and the early 2000s internet boom, suggesting we're in the "slowly then suddenly" phase where institutional adoption is accelerating.

VIDEO CHAPTERS:

00:00:00 - Introduction to Pascal and 3IIQ: Launching Canada's XRP Spot ETF

00:00:30 - History of 3IIQ and Early Web Innovations in Canada

00:02:00 - From Bitcoin Discovery to Building Regulated Crypto Products

00:04:00 - How 3IIQ Launched North America's First Regulated Bitcoin Product

00:06:10 - Understanding ETFs, Fees, and 3IIQ’s Competitive Advantage

00:09:18 - Innovative Fee Structures and Partnerships with Ripple Labs

00:12:18 - Future of Crypto ETFs: Staking, Yield, and Institutional Adoption

00:15:33 - Market Trends, Regulatory Challenges, and Picking Crypto Winners