Ep. 690 Coinbase's Vision for the Future of Crypto with Mergers and Acquisition

In this episode of the Crypto 101 podcast, Bryce and Brendan interview Aklil Ibssa, the head of corporate development and mergers and acquisitions at Coinbase. They discuss Coinbase's aggressive M&A strategy, the importance of regulatory clarity, and the vision of creating an open financial system. Aklil shares insights on the recent acquisition of Echo, the significance of tokenization, and the evolving landscape of crypto acquisitions. The conversation also touches on the balance between building and buying capabilities, the future of the crypto market, and the potential for prediction markets.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Coinbase's M&A Strategy

03:09 Aklil’s Background and Journey to Coinbase

05:52 Coinbase's M&A Strategy and Vision

08:58 Balancing Build vs. Buy Decisions

11:52 Synergies Between Coinbase Ventures and M&A

15:05 The Role of Regulatory Clarity in Crypto M&A