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Episode 20: Beyond Bitcoin: Stablecoins, vaults and the next generation of finance

August 20, 2026 · 36 min

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In this episode of the CFA UK Future Proofing Finance Podcast, hosts Ben Ashby, ASIP and Tom Threlfall, CFA are joined by Jonathan Man, CFA, Head of Alpha Strategies, Bitwise, to explore how decentralised finance (DeFi), stablecoins, and crypto infrastructure are reshaping the future of asset management and financial markets. Jonathan explains his transition into crypto, unpacks the innovations that have emerged from DeFi, and discusses why technologies such as vaults, stablecoins, and programmable finance could transform investment management. In this episode: How stablecoins are driving the next wave of digital finance Why vaults could become the "ETF 2.0" for asset management The changing landscape for crypto venture capital Tokenisation and the convergence of traditional and digital assets Practical advice for finance professionals looking to understand crypto Listen to find out what the future of decentralised finance looks like, and how digital assets could redefine the next generation of financial services.

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