The Scoop

Crypto custodian Anchorage emerged from stealth in January 2018, unveiling a new type of custody solution aimed at toppling incumbents like BitGo and Coinbase.
Backed by Andreessen Horowitz and Blockchain Capital, the firm has locked down $57 million in venture capital to build out a faster alternative to cold storage solutions. Leading the firm's regulatory and policy efforts is Katie Biber, a legal professional who once served as the GC for Romney's presidential campaign.
On this episode of The Scoop, The Block's Frank Chaparro and Bieber explore:

Anchorage's review process in determining whether or not to list an asset

The importance of transitioning from state by state regulatory framework to a unified federal framework

Why the absence of enforcement action has made it harder for companies understand what law is, or is not

Why Anchorage expected major regulatory pushback against The Libra Association, and why this is not necessarily a bad thing

Episode 6 of Season 2 of The Scoop was recorded on January 21 at The Block offices with Frank Chaparro and Katie Biber, General Counsel at Anchorage. Listen below, and subscribe to The Scoop on Apple, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Email feedback and revision requests to podcast@theblockcrypto.com

Show Notes

Crypto custodian Anchorage emerged from stealth in January 2018, unveiling a new type of custody solution aimed at toppling incumbents like BitGo and Coinbase.

Backed by Andreessen Horowitz and Blockchain Capital, the firm has locked down $57 million in venture capital to build out a faster alternative to cold storage solutions. Leading the firm's regulatory and policy efforts is Katie Biber, a legal professional who once served as the GC for Romney's presidential campaign.

On this episode of The Scoop, The Block's Frank Chaparro and Bieber explore:

  • Anchorage's review process in determining whether or not to list an asset
  • The importance of transitioning from state by state regulatory framework to a unified federal framework
  • Why the absence of enforcement action has made it harder for companies understand what law is, or is not
  • Why Anchorage expected major regulatory pushback against The Libra Association, and why this is not necessarily a bad thing


Episode 6 of Season 2 of The Scoop was recorded on January 21 at The Block offices with Frank Chaparro and Katie Biber, General Counsel at Anchorage. Listen below, and subscribe to The Scoop on Apple, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Email feedback and revision requests to podcast@theblockcrypto.com

What is The Scoop?

Welcome to The Scoop, The Block's flagship podcast covering finance and technology industries through unmatched interviews with top thought leaders, cultural icons and industry veterans. The Block’s Frank Chaparro hosts new guests every week, diving into breaking news and topics ranging from NFTs, to the impact of DeFi on Wall Street, to Bitcoin's role in the economy and beyond.