Meet the Banking Veteran who is all in on Bitcoin | Caitlin Long | BFM105

Caitlin Long is a leading Bitcoin advocate and the Founder and CEO of Custodia Bank, a pioneering institution focused on integrating digital assets with traditional banking systems. With over 20 years of experience in finance, she is at the forefront of navigating the regulatory landscape for Bitcoin. › Follow Caitlin: https://twitter.com/CaitlinLong_ SPONSORS 🧘‍♂️ Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Receive $150 in Bitcoin when you join via https://bfmlinks.com/onramp 🔨 Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.com PRODUCTS I ENDORSE › Foundation Passport: a premium Bitcoin hardware wallet that I love. Get $10 off: https://foundation.xyz/bram › Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram and use code BRAM to reduce fees by 0.5% 🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED › YouTube: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠ › Follow Bram on ⁠⁠https://x.com/bramk 🕑 TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - The State of Banking in the Digital Age 02:50 - The Antiquated Banking System and Its Challenges 08:22 - The Shift from Traditional Finance to Bitcoin 11:12 - Understanding the Federal Reserve's Structure 13:52 - The Complexity of Large Financial Transactions 16:41 - The Aha Moment: Realizing Bitcoin's Potential 19:32 - The Inefficiencies of Traditional Banking Systems 28:05 - Understanding Money and Ownership 32:44 - The Paradigm Shift of Bitcoin as a Reserve Asset 34:04 - The Risks of Custodianship in Bitcoin 37:28 - The Impact of ETFs on Bitcoin's Market 40:26 - The SEC's Role in Bitcoin Regulation 46:53 - The Demand for Bitcoin ETFs and Wall Street's Strategy 53:16 - Diverging Perspectives on Bitcoin's Value 56:51 - Bitcoin as Freedom Money vs. Digital Gold 01:01:48 - The Future of Bitcoin Adoption and Regulation 01:04:44 - Geopolitical Implications of Bitcoin Mining 01:06:01 - The Strategic Importance of Bitcoin for Nations 01:14:07 - Core Beliefs in the Bitcoin Community