Skip directly to Accessibility Notice

Cryptocurrencies with Charles Hayter

25 January 2021

 

In this episode I speak with Charles Hayter, co-founder of CryptoCompare about the cryptocurrency ecosystem and the pricing and indexing of cryptocurrencies.

Eye of the Bit-Holder

Charles is what I may call an early adopter when it comes to cryptocurrencies. Recognizing the potential of the space and the need for investors to access real-time and reliable pricing data on the burgeoning world of cryptocurrencies, he left his equity research analyst job to help start CryptoCompare in 2014.

I was interested in learning about his background, particularly as he came from the traditional finance world, and how he came to see the promise of cryptocurrencies.

If you're just beginning to explore the space, perhaps by venturing into bitcoin, you will have noticed that there are any number of places to buy and sell bitcoin, different exchanges around the world and that bitcoin trades 24 hours a day. You may have also noted that at any given time, there are variety of different prices for bitcoin, depending on exchange. One can imagine then the complexity of trying to create an index to reflect the "true" price of bitcoin.

Charles and I discuss how CryptoCompare evaluates and scores exchanges, adjusts for time zones and manages pricing when exchanges go down. There are actually a number of different bitcoin indices that CryptoCompare offers. Ultimately, the "true" price of bitcoin may come down to who’s asking and the relevant markets and use case for them.

Trend or Fad

Listen for Charlie’s take on mobile sports betting, wellness, video gaming and podcasts.

Important Disclosure

This is a marketing communication. Please refer to the prospectus of the UCITS and to the KID before making any final investment decisions.

This information originates from VanEck (Europe) GmbH, which has been appointed as distributor of VanEck products in Europe by the Management Company VanEck Asset Management B.V., incorporated under Dutch law and registered with the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM). VanEck (Europe) GmbH with registered address at Kreuznacher Str. 30, 60486 Frankfurt, Germany, is a financial services provider regulated by the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority in Germany (BaFin).

The information is intended only to provide general and preliminary information to investors and shall not be construed as investment, legal or tax advice VanEck (Europe) GmbH, VanEck Switzerland AG, VanEck Securities UK Limited and their associated and affiliated companies (together “VanEck”) assume no liability with regards to any investment, divestment or retention decision taken by the investor on the basis of this information. The views and opinions expressed are those of the author(s) but not necessarily those of VanEck. Opinions are current as of the publication date and are subject to change with market conditions. Certain statements contained herein may constitute projections, forecasts and other forward-looking statements, which do not reflect actual results. Information provided by third party sources is believed to be reliable and have not been independently verified for accuracy or completeness and cannot be guaranteed. Brokerage or transaction fees may apply.

All performance information is based on historical data and does not predict future returns. Investing is subject to risk, including the possible loss of principal.

No part of this material may be reproduced in any form, or referred to in any other publication, without express written permission of VanEck.

© VanEck (Europe) GmbH / VanEck Asset Management B.V.

1 - 3 of 3