Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago

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Jeff Yew, CEO of Monochrome, dives into Bitcoin ETFs, institutional crypto adoption, and interoperability with exchanges at the Australian Crypto Convention.

Key Takeaways:
✅ Bitcoin ETFs vs. Crypto Exchanges – What’s the real difference?
✅ Why crypto exchanges in Australia remain unregulated while ETFs are fully compliant
✅ Monochrome Bitcoin & Ethereum ETFs (IBTC & IETH) – The first spot ETFs with direct in-kind redemption
✅ How ETFs bridge TradFi and DeFi – Bringing institutional-grade custody & hedging to crypto
✅ Tax advantages of transferring Bitcoin from exchanges into IBTC
✅ Why banking restrictions don't apply to ETFs – Avoiding frozen accounts and transaction limits
✅ Upcoming Solana ETF? The challenges of adding new crypto assets

What is Monochrome?
Monochrome is a licensed digital asset investment manager, bringing regulated Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs to the Australian market.