About the episode
Earning interest on your crypto? Kevin sits down with Zac Prince from BlockFi and Matt Ballensweig of Genesis to discuss which option will serve you better.
About our guest

Zac Prince
@BlockFiZac is the CEO and founder of BlockFi, a bank-like platform that allows users to buy, borrow, and earn interest on crypto. Matthew Ballensweig (@mattballen4791) serves as the Head of Business Development of Genesis, a full-service digital currency prime broker.
Topics covered
Links from the episode
Do More with Your Crypto | BlockFi
Crypto Exchange Liquidity, Explained | Cointelegraph
What Is Yield Farming? The Rocket Fuel of DeFi, Explained | CoinDesk
Centralized Crypto Exchanges Examined | Gemini
Bitcoin Credit Card Waitlist | BlockFi
How BlockFi Handles Risk and Security | BlockFi
Cryptocurrency Exchange | Gemini
Fidelity Launches Institutional Crypto Data Analytics Platform | CoinDesk
Institutional Digital Asset Platform | BitGo
Automated Cryptocurrency Taxes & Portfolio Management | TaxBit
Connect with Matthew Ballensweig: Twitter
What Is an Accredited Investor? | Investopedia
Gemini Partners with Crypto Lender Genesis to Offer 7.4% Yield on Customer Deposits | CoinDesk
Ledn Launches USDC Stablecoin Savings Accounts With Focus on Latin America | CoinDesk
Luno Exchange Launches Interest-Earning Bitcoin Wallet | CoinDesk
Officially Licensed Digital Collectibles | NBA Top Shot
FTX Cryptocurrency Derivatives Exchange
Show notes
How is risk managed at BlockFi?[08:18]
An overview of how BlockFi loans work.[10:45]
Is BlockFi currently using DeFi?[17:15]
Does BlockFi disclose who holds custody of crypto assets on transfer?[17:52]
What additional benefits will be offered to cardholders?[20:26]
How big is BlockFi as a company now, and how was its growth affected by the pandemic?[26:30]
What is Matt’s role at Genesis, and how did he find his way there?[28:33]
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