On today's podcast, we look at bitcoin's 70% YTD gain and what that suggests for 2024. While some continue to voice skepticism, 425 million people globally today own digital assets. More than ever, financial advisors need to recognize the growing adoption of this new asset class, especially considering that over half of Gen Z is already invested. Major financial institutions - including BlackRock, JP Morgan, and Citigroup - are actively engaged. And it’s easy to see why, with the market for tokenized assets projected to hit $16T by 2030. Clearly, the financial services industry is about to experience a transformative change. How are global regulations evolving, and where does the U.S. stand in this crypto race? Tune in for the latest insights.Subscribe to podcast updates: https://form.jotform.com/223614751580152Ask Ric: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/ask-ricRic's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Ric-Edelman/author/B000APYJPM-----Links from today's show:Capturing Yields in a High-Rate Environment with Bond ETFs (Free Webinar - TOMORROW - Register HERE): https://dacfp.com/capturing-yields-in-a-high-rate-environment-with-bond-etfs/99 Bitcoin.com: https://99bitcoins.com/bitcoin-obituaries/?utm_medium=email&_hsmi=237322685&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-84lfpVg1ey4k0_Tve5oK_oxZClVKJf0H0AxO5Ykfm7zm1pNx0mtUhRk5n1tVLhe3f3fYa4QkAL105YHGuUHDz5wCwmRQ&utm_content=237322685&utm_source=hs_emailFINRA Foundation-CFA Institute Research Focuses on Gen Z Investors: https://www.finra.org/media-center/newsreleases/2023/finra-foundation-cfa-institute-research-focuses-gen-z-investorsThe Crypto Wealth Report: https://www.henleyglobal.com/publications/crypto-wealth-reportDigital Assets Council of Financial Professionals: https://dacfp.com/EY announces general availability of EY Blockchain Analyzer: Reconciler: https://www.ey.com/en_gl/news/2022/05/ey-announces-general-availability-of-ey-blockchain-analyzer-reconcilerMastercard demonstrates interoperable CBDC for trusted Web3 commerce in Australia and beyond: https://www.mastercard.com/news/ap/en/newsroom/press-releases/en/2023/mastercard-demonstrates-interoperable-cbdc-for-trusted-web3-commerce-in-australia-and-beyond/Tokenization of illiquid assets to reach $16T by 2030: Report: https://cointelegraph.com/news/tokenization-of-illiquid-assets-to-reach-16t-by-2030-reportCBDA designation - become Certified in Blockchain and Digital Assets:http://dacfp.com/certificatIon/Follow Ric on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RicEdelmanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ric_edelman/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricedelman/X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/ricedelman YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RicEdelmanBrought to you by:Global X ETFs: https://www.globalxetfs.com/Invesco QQQ: https://www.invesco.com/qqq-etf/en/home.htmlPrisidio: https://www.prisid.io/Schwab: https://www.schwab.com/Disclosure page: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/sponsorship-disclosure-fee-----