While many debate the pros and cons of Bitcoin ETFs, joining us for this episode is Jeff Yew, CEO of Monochrome, doing a directly held Bitcoin ETF in Australia. We chat about the fees, the custody, the ethos, being able to contribute bitcoin or redeem bitcoin, institutional adoption and Bitcoin in Australia. 

Timestamps:

(00:00) – Intro

(00:53) – Monochrome’s role in bringing Bitcoin ETFs to Australia

(02:48) – Timeline of different Bitcoin ETFs in Australia

(03:58) – Influence of US Spot Bitcoin ETFs on the Australian Bitcoin ETFs

(06:15) – Different types of Australian Bitcoin ETFs and implications for investors

(13:32) – Fee structure of Monochrome (IBTC) Bitcoin ETF 

(19:00) – In-kind vs. Cash-create 

(24:55) – Loans against Bitcoin ETFs in the future?

(29:05) – Buying Bitcoin on an exchange vs buying Bitcoin ETFs

(31:48) – How does Monochrome store its Bitcoin?

(33:37) – Sponsors

(36:49) – Are institutions good for Bitcoin?

(43:07) – Safety in numbers

(46:53) – Bitcoin adoption in Australia compared to USA

Links:

• https://x.com/jeffyew_ 
• https://x.com/Monochromeasset 

Sponsors:

• Swan.com (code LIVERA)
• CoinKite.com (code LIVERA)
• Mempool.space

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