Crypto Structured Products with SOFA.org's Augustine Fan | Blockcast 45
This week Augustine Fan, founding partner of SOFA.org, joins us on Blockcast. SOFA is a decentralized, non-profit, and open-source DAO dedicated to developing a trustless, DeFi ecosystem capable of atomically settling financial assets on the blockchain. Fan chats with host Takatoshi Shibayama focuses on role of structured products in crypto, they types available to investors, how they work, and how investors can use them to capitalize on volatility.
The ex-Goldman Sachs trader and macro analyst also discusses his journey to crypto after a decade on Wall Street, his views on the macro environment and how it will affect the crypto market, and why "creative destruction" is necessary in the industry today.
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Before you dive deep into the crypto chaos, here's a little heads-up from your pals at Blockhead. While we love unraveling the blockchain tapestry and sharing our findings, remember, our chats are just that—chats. They're not financial blueprints or crystal balls. So, whether you're a crypto veteran or just dipping your toes, always do your own research and consult with a pro before making any financial moves. After all, in the world of crypto, it's always best to take things with a pinch of satoshi... or salt. Dive in responsibly! 🚀🧂
Takatoshi Shibayama
Takatoshi Shibayama is the Head of Revenue APAC for Copper.co, a crypto prime and
custodial service.
Previously, Takatoshi was an analyst and investor of distressed corporate situations for
17 years. He started his career with investment banks such as JPMorgan and Goldman
Sachs, later joining the US hedge fund Davidson Kempner Capital Management, and
co-founding 3D Investment Partners in Singapore with nearly US$1bn in Assets Under
Management.
Augustine Fan
Founding Parnter, SOFA.org
Augustine Fan is an experienced professional with over two decades of distinctive track records
across Wall Street, Family Offices, Private Equity, and now crypto. Along with his current
leadership efforts at SOFA.org, he also serves as Partner & CFO of SignalPlus, a leading digital
asset software technology for crypto options.
Prior to joining crypto, Augustine worked for a decade at Goldman Sachs as a US interest rates
trader & macro specialist in NY, London, Tokyo, and HK offices. Following his time on Wall
Street, he joined a significant shipping-based family office in HK to help manage one of the most
active secondary macro trading portfolios in Asia. He further refined his investment acumen as
the CIO for another HK-based family office, with a deeper focus on private equity, credit, real
estate, listed vehicles, and frontier investments.
Augustine is a CFA Charterholder, a Leslie Wong Fellow, and holds a Bachelor of Commerce
from the University of British Columbia with First Class Honours.