The Crypto Rundown 316: Crypto Counterparty Risk Gives Everyone Nightmares

Institutional adoption of crypto is here, but the "nightmare" of counterparty risk still keeps many major players on the sidelines. In this episode, Mark Longo sits down with Gideon Hyams , co-founder and chairman of STS Digital , to discuss how they are bridging the gap between traditional finance (TradFi) and the wild world of crypto derivatives. Gideon shares his journey from the legendary O'Connor market-making desks to the crypto "dark side," explaining why STS Digital is now making markets in over 400 different tokens . We dive deep into: The Evolution of Skew: How the "Ibit" effect has fundamentally changed Bitcoin volatility and why Ethereum might be the better play for tail-risk protection. Solving Counterparty Risk: The importance of regulated jurisdictions like Bermuda and institutional-grade custody integration with BitGo and Fireblocks. Exotic Options & Structured Products: Moving beyond simple covered calls to risk reversals, reverse knock-outs, and yield-enhanced notes. The Altcoin Universe: Why the Central Limit Order Book model fails for long-tail assets and how RFQ (Request for Quote) systems are saving the day. Later in the Bitcoin Breakdown and Altcoin Universe segments, where we look at the "summer lull" hitting the markets, the current state of Bitcoin and ETH volatility, and the latest moves in Solana, Circle, and even Shiba Inu.

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This episode is 40:37 long.

This episode was published on Apr 28, 2026.

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