#92 Maredith Hannon, Wisdom Tree - Institutions are Tokenizing Assets
from Alt Funds Network Hosted by Maredith Hannon, Skyler Steinke, Mike Schroeder
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Background: Maredith Hannon, Head of Business Development, Digital Assets, WisdomTree Description: In this episode, we sit down with Meredith Hannon, Head of Business Development Digital Assets at WisdomTree, to discuss her journey into the digital asset space and the evolution of blockchain and tokenization at WisdomTree. Meredith shares insights from her roles at Merrill and Morgan Stanley, emphasizing the potential of blockchain technology in financial systems. She further elaborates on WisdomTree's ventures in tokenized funds, their user-friendly platforms for retail and institutional investors, and the significance of identity in the DeFi community. Learn about the key trends and future opportunities in tokenization, the distinctions between money market funds and stablecoins, and how DAOs are diversifying their treasuries. Meredith provides a comprehensive view of how WisdomTree is bridging the gap between traditional and decentralized finance, aiming to redefine the future of financial services.
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