Decoding the Crypto Craze: A Legal Expert’s Guide to Bitcoin, Ethereum, and ETFs with Varun Gupta

The latest episode of The Silicon Dreams, presented by Orbis86, delved deep into cryptocurrency with legal expert Varun Gupta, Managing Partner at Varun Gupta Law. The episode aired on February 27, 2024, provided valuable insights into the history of Bitcoin, its recent developments, including the launch of Bitcoin ETFs, and much more. 

Soniya Ahuja, the host of The Silicon Dreams, welcomed Varun Gupta to the show, where they explored various aspects of Bitcoin and its impact on the financial landscape. With over 25 years of experience in US corporate and securities law, Varun Gupta shared his expertise and perspective on Bitcoin’s exponential growth, decentralized architecture, and the incentives driving network integrity. 

During the episode, Varun Gupta highlighted the factors contributing to Bitcoin’s remarkable growth, emphasizing its technological resilience and scarcity as key drivers. He highlighted the decentralized nature of Bitcoin’s network and explained how it incentivizes participants to uphold the integrity of the system, particularly in the context of Bitcoin mining. 

Moreover, Varun Gupta provided insights into Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) and their advantages over direct cryptocurrency purchases. He discussed the recent approval of Bitcoin ETFs, distinguishing them from purchasing Bitcoin directly from crypto exchanges like Coinbase, and elaborated on the top three Bitcoin ETFs currently in the market, namely Grayscale, BlackRock, and Fidelity. 

In addition to his role as Managing Partner at Varun Gupta Law, Varun Gupta shared details about his involvement with Casper Labs, where he contributed to the development and strategic direction of their blockchain platform tailored for enterprise use cases. 

Watch the whole interview.  

Listeners interested in connecting with Varun Gupta can visit his website at vguptalaw.com for more information. 

The Silicon Dreams continues to bring insightful discussions on emerging technologies, innovation, and their impact on various industries, with experts from around the world. 

About The Silicon Dreams  

“The Silicon Dreams,” hosted by RJ Soniya on Radio Zindagi 1550 AM, celebrates Silicon Valley’s spirit, featuring guests from diverse backgrounds, and sharing stories of startups, entrepreneurship, and innovation.  

About Orbis86 

Orbis86 pioneers Utility-as-a-Service in Web3, emphasizing inclusivity and cross-chain collaboration. Global events foster community engagement, while strategic partnerships offer comprehensive insights into Web3 and AI landscapes.