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Banks and credit unions are racing to adopt Bitcoin, and SALT Lending CEO Shawn Owen says the FOMO is real. In this interview, Shawn Owen joins Grace Remington and Sean Hagan to talk about Bitcoin as pristine collateral, compressing volatility, and why institutions can no longer ignore Bitcoin. He explains how the barriers holding back banks and registered investment advisors have finally come down. If you want to understand where Bitcoin-backed lending is headed, this conversation is a must-watch.<\/p>\n

Chapters:
0:00 \u2013 SALT Lending CEO Shawn Owen on Bitcoin Volatility and Loan-to-Value
1:38 \u2013 Bitcoin as Pristine Collateral for Banks and Wealth Advisors
3:20 \u2013 Why Credit Unions and Banks Have Bitcoin FOMO
4:38 \u2013 Dampening Volatility and Bitcoin\u2019s Long-Term Upside
6:16 \u2013 Bitcoin vs. Real Estate for Younger Generations
7:21 \u2013 Building a Secondary Market for Bitcoin-Backed Loans
8:56 \u2013 Bitcoin Regulation, the Clarity Act and Stablecoins
10:31 \u2013 Bitcoin Strength as Bonds and Gold Sell Off
13:11 \u2013 How Bitcoin ETFs Changed SALT\u2019s Borrower Base
15:40 \u2013 Never Sell Your Bitcoin: When to Borrow Instead<\/p>\n

DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of BTC Inc., Bitcoin Magazine, or any affiliated entities. This content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, legal, tax, or accounting advice. Nothing contained in this show constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer to buy or sell any securities or financial instruments. Viewers should consult their own advisors before making financial or business decisions.<\/p>\n

This post Shawn Owen: Bitcoin\u2019s First Institutional Cycle Has Arrived<\/a> first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine<\/a> and is written by Patrick Green<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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