BitGo’s CEO on its IPO Journey, Regulatory Tailwinds and Bridging Finance & Crypto

Mike Belshe is the co-founder and CEO of BitGo, the digital asset infrastructure firm that custodies more than $100 billion in digital assets and handles roughly one-fifth of all bitcoin transaction value moved onchain.In this episode, Mike explains why BitGo went public in January despite a choppy market, how he thinks about the wave of digital asset treasury companies following in Michael Saylor’s footsteps, and why he believes the current regulatory tailwinds are separating real builders from those simply chasing the latest cycle. He also shares his candid views on why traditional banking models are ripe for disruption.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Introduction to Mike Belshe and BitGo02:20 The Meaning of Crypto in America04:48 Going Public: The IPO Experience10:10 Market Cycles and Bitcoin's Current Environment19:18 Custody and Security in Digital Assets24:04 BitGo's Role as a Bridge Between Finance and Crypto22:19 Navigating the Crypto Banking Landscape26:50 Competition and Collaboration in the Crypto Space28:31 Regulatory Challenges and Opportunities30:33 The Political Landscape of Digital Assets32:39 The Future of Banking Models34:48 Rethinking Reserve Banking38:57 Access to Fed Master Accounts42:47 The Future of Stablecoins46:48 BitGo's Vision and Future Directions50:52 Innovations Beyond Crypto: Space and AISubscribe to the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Y3bQRjEQtdlNx1fxmS8hB Subscribe to the podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crypto-in-america/id1799000155 Please note that this podcast is for informational purposes only and any views shared by anyone on the show are opinions, not financial advice. The host or guests may have a direct or indirect financial interest in content mentioned in this episode.This show is sponsored by Sei. Learn more about Sei: https://www.sei.io/Follow Crypto in America: https://x.com/CryptoAmerica_Follow our hostsJacquelyn: https://x.com/jacqmelinekGerald: https://x.com/thatgeraldEleanor: https://x.com/EleanorTerrett