July 1, 2020, 3:32PM EDT

Zane Tackett, Business Development, FTX

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In this week's episode, Tackett discussed how each of these experiences informed his understanding of the market, as well as:

  • How crypto businesses can cater to both retail and institutional traders
    Why a more standard user experience has been a key reason for growth in the space
    Why bitcoin resiliency is a sign of growing maturity for the crypto space despite concerns about volatility
    The firewalls in place between Alameda and FTX to mitigate concerns around conflicts of interest
    Why the prime brokerage space is heating up in the U.S. compared to other regions
    Tackett's experience working at Bitfinex during the exchange's biggest hack and what he learned.