Ambre Soubiran, Kaiko | theCUBE + NYSE Wired: Crypto Trailblazers

In this episode of "Crypto Trailblazers," host John Furrier interviews Ambre Soubiran, CEO of Kaiko, focusing on the intersection of cryptocurrency and traditional finance. Soubiran shares insights on how Kaiko’s comprehensive data stack captures real-time and historical data essential for modernizing capital markets. She discusses the significance of Kaiko Indices under Europe’s Benchmark Regulation, emphasizing how transparency and risk management tools are vital for institutional adoption. The conversation highlights the convergence of on-chain infrastructure and regulated market data, predicting that tokenization will reach a tipping point by 2025. Soubiran also addresses various practitioner insights, including liquidity measurement in centralized and decentralized exchanges and the importance of secure data pipelines.

Key Topics Covered:

• Overview of Kaiko's data collection methods for centralized and decentralized exchanges.
• Importance of regulatory compliance in market data provision.
• Trends towards on-chain infrastructure and the tokenization of real-world assets.
• Insights on measuring liquidity through market depth in CEX and DEX.
• The role of Kaiko’s AI interface in enhancing client data interactions.
• Discussion on profitability following various rounds of venture capital and future growth strategies.
• Challenges of data fragmentation in the crypto market.
• The evolving landscape of financial entrepreneurship in New York and its implications for blockchain innovation.