Ep. 659 Navigating Professional Bitcoin Security and Custody with Unchained

In this episode of the Crypto 101 podcast, hosts Bryce and Brendan welcome Joe Kelly, co-founder and CEO of Unchained, and shares the company's mission to provide secure custody solutions, lending services, and educational resources to help clients navigate the complexities of Bitcoin ownership. The conversation also touches on the importance of education in Bitcoin adoption and the evolving landscape of financial services in the cryptocurrency space. In this conversation, Joe Kelly discusses the evolution of Unchained as a financial services provider focused on Bitcoin custody. He highlights the unique aspects of their business model compared to traditional financial institutions, the implications of Bitcoin ETFs, and the importance of trusts in inheritance planning. Additionally, he introduces the Bitcoin Legacy Project, aimed at supporting the Bitcoin community and fostering innovation. Chapters 00:00 Market Resilience and Bitcoin's Performance 01:10 Insights from the Bitcoin Conference 03:50 Unchained: Financial Services for Bitcoin Holders 06:48 Understanding Bitcoin Financial Services 10:25 Lending and Trading at Unchained 12:36 Expanding Services: Trust and Advisory 15:33 Educational Barriers to Bitcoin Adoption 20:02 Positioning Unchained in a Growing Market 21:51 The Evolution of Financial Services 26:17 Navigating the ETF Landscape 31:11 Understanding Trusts and Inheritance Planning 37:11 The Bitcoin Legacy Project and Community Support Check out Gemini Exchange: https://gemini.com/card Check out Plus500: https://plus500.com Check out CigarBid and use my code CRYPTO101 for a great deal: https://cigarbid.com/Crypto101 Get immediate access to my entire crypto portfolio for just $1.00 today!  https://www.cryptorevolution.com/cryptnation-direct Get your FREE copy of "Crypto Revolution" and start making big profits from buying, selling, and trading cryptocurrency today:  https://www.cryptorevolution.com/free MERCH STORE https://cryptorevolutionmerch.com/ Subscribe to YouTube for Exclusive Content: https://www.youtube.com/@crypto101podcast Follow us on social media for leading-edge crypto updates and trade alerts: https://twitter.com/Crypto101Pod https://instagram.com/crypto_101 Guest Link: https://x.com/josephkelly?lang=en https://x.com/unchained *This is NOT financial, tax, or legal advice* Boardwalk Flock LLC. All Rights Reserved 2025.   ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Fog by DIZARO https://soundcloud.com/dizarofr Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0  Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/Fog-DIZARO Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/lAfbjt_rmE8 ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Our Sponsors: * Check out CigarBid and use my code CRYPTO101 for a great deal: https://cigarbid.com/Crypto101 * Check out Gemini Exchange: https://gemini.com/card * Check out Plus500: https://plus500.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy