LMAX CEO: It's time for crypto to embrace regulation

Episode 25 of Season 5 of The Scoop was recorded remotely with The Block's Frank Chaparro and LMAX Group CEO David Mercer.

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David Mercer is the CEO of LMAX Group — a leading operator of institutional execution venues for FX and crypto trading.

In this episode, Mercer makes the case that embracing regulation is the only way for the crypto industry to mature beyond its "tiny" role in global markets.

During this episode, Chaparro and Mercer also discuss:

• Why bitcoin dominance has been increasing
• Post-SEN/Signet opportunities
• Where markets go from here

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