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Mathew McDermott

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  1. Goldman Sachs20 min

    Crypto Volatility: What’s the Outlook for Digital Assets?

    Mathew McDermott, Allison Nathan

    Hosted by Goldman Sachs between May 3 and May 16, 2022, this discussion analyzes the 30% year-to-date decline in Bitcoin and the TerraUSD collapse as catalysts that distinguished algorithmic risks from asset-backed stability within the evolving digital asset ecosystem. The speakers detail how institutional adoption is accelerating through volatility-focused strategies and regulatory frameworks like the US executive order, while blockchain innovations such as the European Investment Bank's tokenized debt issuance demonstrate T+1 settlement efficiency. Furthermore, the dialogue explores the future trajectory of synthetic CBDCs and retail versus wholesale Central Bank Digital Currencies across 87 countries, projecting a market normalization that balances high venture valuations against the structural benefits of on-chain transparency.

  2. Goldman Sachs27 min

    Crypto: A New Asset Class?

    Allison Nathan, Michael Novogratz, Nouriel Roubini, Mathew McDermott, Mike Novogratz

    Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz and Goldman Sachs representatives argue that cryptocurrency is transitioning into a recognized asset class driven by institutional infrastructure and a sophisticated investor base, with Bitcoin serving primarily as a digital store of value while stablecoins and Ethereum facilitate payments and DeFi. Conversely, NYU Professor Nouriel Roubini rejects the classification of crypto as currency or a reliable inflation hedge, citing its high volatility, lack of fundamental value drivers, and failure to solve trust issues compared to traditional finance. Despite this regulatory and philosophical divergence, market participants acknowledge a symbiotic relationship is forming where traditional banks are integrating digital assets to meet client demand for diversification and portfolio efficiency.

  3. Goldman Sachs10 min

    Markets Update: Cryptocurrency Trading

    Mathew McDermott, Jake Seward, Matt McDermott

    Goldman Sachs reports over 300 institutional conversations revealing a strategic shift from curiosity to active Bitcoin allocation, driven by corporate treasurers seeking balance sheet protection and hedge funds reawakening to digital assets. The firm’s proprietary survey indicates that 40% of clients currently hold crypto exposure with 61% planning increases, prompting Goldman to expand its Marquee platform with derivatives and prime brokerage services to navigate US regulatory constraints. While clients project year-end Bitcoin valuations between $40,000 and $100,000, the institution emphasizes that its product development prioritizes hedging and settlement solutions over direct physical delivery to comply with current banking limitations.