Welcome to BRANESTORM by Membrane Labs!Join us as we bring institutional thought leaders into the spotlight to explore the latest trends and insights in digital asset lending. Each episode is designed to provide rich, bite-sized discussions exploring the challenges and innovations shaping the industry.Meet Your Hosts:Carson Cook - Founder and CEO, Membrane LabsCarson is the Founder & CEO of Membrane Labs, where he leads the development of innovative solutions for institutional digital asset management. Before Membrane, Carson founded Tokemak, a pioneering DeFi liquidity solution, and Fractal Wealth, where he focused on strategies for digital asset growth. Prior to this, he was an Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company, advising clients in fintech and financial services. Carson began his career as a Graduate Researcher at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he earned his PhD in Physics.James Roth - Head of Partnerships, Membrane LabsJames Roth is the Head of Partnerships at Membrane Labs, leading initiatives to expand the company's footprint in the digital asset space. Before joining Membrane, James was Director of Business Development at Galaxy Digital, where he spearheaded strategic partnerships and growth. He also served as Senior Director of Institutional Markets at Ripple and spent over 10 years in various roles at Goldman Sachs.This Episode’s Guest: Mike Belshe, Co-Founder and CEO of BitGo, sits down with Carson and James. Mike Belshe is the Co-Founder and CEO of BitGo. At BitGo, Mike drives product and business strategy for delivering security, compliance, and custodial solutions for blockchain-based currencies. Prior to BitGo, Mike was one of the first engineers dedicated to building Chrome at Google. He is creator of the SPDY protocol and lead author of HTTP/2.0—the internet protocol responsible for loading web pages today. In 2003, Mike co-founded Lookout Software—an email search company acquired by Microsoft—and has held management positions at several startups, including Netscape, Good Technology, and Critical Path. He is also an inventor with over 10 technology patents.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikebelshe/ Key Points Covered:-Washington’s Tone Is ChangingMike Belshe shares insights from his White House visit, marking a shift from hostility to collaboration between policymakers and crypto leaders.-Clarity Over ChokepointsHe stresses the need for transparent, balanced regulation to avoid past overreach and support innovation in U.S. crypto markets.-BitGo’s Dual Custody AdvantageBitGo is uniquely positioned as the only custodian offering both self-custody and custody solutions, building toward secure capital market infrastructure.-Global Reach, Long-Term VisionWith a global custodian network and clear distinctions between custodians and depositories, BitGo is helping shape the future of institutional crypto finance.Whether you're part of a lending desk, an institutional investor, or simply interested in the evolution of digital lending, BRANESTORM delivers the knowledge and insights you need, brought to you by Membrane's expert team.Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to receive automatic updates for new interviews directly in your feed.Connect with Us:Website: www.MembraneLabs.comLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/membranelabsTwitter: @Membrane_LabsContact Us: [email protected]

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