Mike Cagney is the Co-Founder & CEO of Figure and the former Co-Founder & CEO of SoFi. Figure recently went public on the NASDAQ and now has a $7.6 billion valuation. In this conversation, we discuss why Mike took Figure public, going all-in on blockchain, the differences between traditional FinTech and blockchain-integrated businesses, the challenges and benefits of going public, the company's growth strategies with capital, the state of DC legislation, if CLARITY will pass, and why the macro economy could help Figure with rate cuts likely coming soon. 

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Welcome Mike Cagney To Crypto In America! 

0:32 - What Crypto In America Means To Mike

1:46 - From SoFi to Figure

2:54 - Blockchain's Role in Lending and Liquidity

5:33 - Why Figure Went Public, Market Reactions

9:44 - Utilizing Public Capital for Growth and Innovation

12:00 - Navigating Volatility in Crypto Lending

15:03-  Real-Time Data With Blockchain, Avoiding Data Revisions - Dealing With Regulators

21:25 - Future of Blockchain in Financial Applications

26:14 - Impact of Interest Rates At The Fed & Macro Economy

27:24 - Regulatory Landscape In DC - Will Clarity Pass?

29:51 - Thanks Mike For Joining! Like & Subscribe

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