Bloomberg Crypto 7/7/2026

The episode covers Andrew Cuomo's role in the ICE-OKX venture targeting tokenized equities on the NYSE, Figure's blockchain lending and acquisition of Kiavi, BitGo's digital asset infrastructure and recent layoffs, and Lyn Alden's interpretation of Strategy's Bitcoin selling. It also examines the Open UST stablecoin consortium, Robinhood's expansion into perpetual futures in Europe, and the slower pace of U.S. crypto regulation. - Andrew Cuomo explains the ICE-OKX joint venture vision to tokenize equities directly on the NYSE. - Robinhood launches perpetual futures in Europe, giving crypto investors access to commodities and currencies 24/7. - A new stablecoin consortium Open UST with Visa, Mastercard, BlackRock, and Google challenges Circle. - Figure Technologies acquires Kiavi, expanding blockchain-based home equity lending. - BitGo CEO discusses recent layoffs, AI productivity, and quantum-resistance preparations. - Lyn Alden analyzes Strategy's Bitcoin sales as a return to prior reserve guidance and a bellwether to monitor. - Regulatory discussions focus on the CLARITY Act and the slow federal crypto framework.