From Paratrooper to Blockchain Pioneer: Ken Chapman on Crypto, Custody & Regulation

Episode notes

tokenisedJoin hosts Ronit Ghose and Gaurav Dhar as they sit down with Ken Chapman, ex-U.S. military paratrooper and Head of US at XDC Network. In this episode, Ken shares his remarkable journey - from serving in the U.S. military to working at J.P. Morgan, Bridgewater Associates, Wells Fargo, and Anchorage Digital, before making the leap into blockchain. Hear how he chose crypto over a sports car, and how his viral showdown with USAA highlighted the chilling effects of U.S. banking restrictions on digital assets. We dive into Operation Chokepoint 2.0, crypto’s policy comeback in Washington, and the real-world impact of the CB 121 bulletin on banking. Ken also unpacks how XDC Network is quietly powering billions in tokenized assets globally - including deals involving BlackRock, Fidelity, and State Street. Tune in to uncover the future of crypto policy, tokenisation, and why a community bank in Oklahoma might just be the most crypto-friendly in America.

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