How Tokenized Assets Work in Crypto Markets? - Jesse Knutson ATC #603

Host Stephen Sargeant interviews Jesse Knutson , Head of Operations at Bitfinex Securities , about his path from investment banking (Barclays, Macquarie) to early Blockstream work and the Blockstream Mining Note, which he describes as an early flagship tokenized security. They discuss Liquid and the Lightning Network, why stablecoins and taxation affected Bitcoin payments, and how Bitfinex Securities (launched 2021) has grown to about $250M in assets with tokenized bonds, microfinancing bonds, ETFs, US treasuries, litigation finance, and Bitcoin hashrate contracts on a 24/7/365 platform. Jesse explains STO vs ICO differences, the 60–90 day issuance/listing process, regulatory and disclosure requirements (including El Salvador’s shorter “relevant information document”), why tokenized markets are complementary to TradFi, and future goals like collateralized tokenized securities, dual listings, and broader access to capital in Latin America. We are also available via: Around The Coin — Official Website Buzzsprout Apple Podcast Spotify Player FM Quora Medium X Facebook LinkedIn Tiktok Soundcloud

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How Tokenized Assets Work in Crypto Markets? - Jesse Knutson ATC #603 is an episode from Around The Coin by Stephen Sargeant and Mike Townsend.

This episode is 54:40 long.

This episode was published on Mar 18, 2026.

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