Ep. 647 Behind the Scenes of Crypto Exchanges with Bitstamp

In this episode of the Crypto 101 podcast, host Bryce Paul and co-host Brendan Viehman engage with Bobby Zagotta, CEO of Bitstamp USA, discussing the intricacies of cryptocurrency exchanges, the evolution of Bitstamp, and the impact of regulatory changes on the crypto market. Bobby shares insights from his career, the significance of CME's role in Bitcoin futures, and how Bitstamp has maintained its reputation as a trusted exchange. The conversation also touches on the effects of ETFs, the acquisition by Robinhood, and the future of crypto regulation and market dynamics.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Crypto 101 Podcast00:56 Bobby Zagotta's Journey in Crypto04:05 The Role of CME in Bitcoin Futures07:59 Bitstamp: A Pioneer in Crypto Exchanges12:10 Understanding Exchange Operations and Business Models15:53 The Impact of ETFs on Trading Dynamics19:01 Bitstamp's Acquisition by Robinhood23:07 Market Volatility and Its Effects on Crypto26:56 The Future of Crypto Regulation29:51 Altcoins and Their Market Behavior34:05 The Listing Process for New Cryptos on Bitstamp36:52 Looking Ahead: The Future of Crypto and BitstampCheck out Plus500: https://plus500.comCheck out CoinFlip and use my code CRYPTO101 for a great deal: https://coinflip.techCheck out BODi and use my code CYPTO101 for a great deal: https://www.bodi.comGet immediate access to my entire crypto portfolio for just $1.00 today! https://www.cryptorevolution.com/cryptnation-directGet your FREE copy of "Crypto Revolution" and start making big profits from buying, selling, and trading cryptocurrency today: https://www.cryptorevolution.com/freeMERCH STOREhttps://cryptorevolutionmerch.com/Subscribe to YouTube for Exclusive Content:https://www.youtube.com/@crypto101podcastFollow us on social media for leading-edge crypto updates and trade alerts:https://twitter.com/Crypto101Podhttps://instagram.com/crypto_101Guest Linkshttps://www.bitstamp.net/https://x.com/Bitstamp*This is NOT financial, tax, or legal advice*Boardwalk Flock LLC. All Rights Reserved 2025. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Fog by DIZARO https://soundcloud.com/dizarofrCreative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/Fog-DIZAROMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/lAfbjt_rmE8▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Our Sponsors:* Check out NPR: https://npr.org* Check out Plus500: https://plus500.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy