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:

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