Animoca, Nansen, Coin Bureau founders talk Bitcoin ETFs, Ton, memecoins

In this episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph, join host Gareth Jenkinson in a versatile discussion with Yat Siu, Animoca Brands founder; Alex Svanevik, Nansen co-founder; and Nic Puckrin, founder of Coin Bureau, as they explore major trends shaping the crypto landscape in 2024.

Recorded during Cointelegraph’s exclusive event, Longitude, at Token2049 in Singapore, the panel dives into the implications of Bitcoin ETFs, the evolving institutional interest in crypto and the potential for a significant bull run in 2025. They also dissect the impact of memecoins and the importance of infrastructure in fostering a maturing market.

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Time stamps: 
(00:00) - Introduction to the episode
(00:49) - Bitcoin ETFs, institutional involvement and global market
(05:28) - Bitcoin halving and market cycles
(07:09) - Memecoins and speculation in crypto
(10:39) - Attention economy and user onboarding
(11:41) - Solana, onchain analysis and token dilution
(14:06) - Celebrity involvement in crypto
(15:11) - Ton and Web3 gaming
(20:00) - US elections and impact on crypto market

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