Gm! This week, we're joined by Eliezer Ndinga of 21 Shares to discuss the path forward for a Solana ETF. We deep dive into the election impact on regulation within crypto, DeFi's renaissance, the SEC vs crypto & why Eliezer is bullish on Solana. Enjoy
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(00:00) Introduction
(01:32) The Election Impact
(06:28) DeFi Renaissance
(08:48) The SEC vs Crypto
(13:44) Ethereum vs Solana Dominance
(19:33) Sei Protocol Ad
(20:00) Ledger Ad
(20:36) The Solana ETF
(34:02) Solana ETF Demand
(37:58) The 2025 Crypto ETF Cycle
(42:19) Bullish On Solana
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