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Tom Farley

Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, Bullish

Search every verified Tom Farley interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Tom Farley, CEO and Chairman of Bullish, discussed the company's second-quarter 2026 earnings and its strategic focus on tokenization during an August 13, 2026 earnings call and a subsequent CNBC interview. He described tokenization as the process of turning traditional financial assets into blockchain-based assets, citing growth in tokenized real-world assets to roughly $37 billion and stablecoin cash to around $290 billion. Farley noted that Bullish announced an agreement to acquire Aquinity, described as the second largest transfer agent globally, and mentioned a conversation with a CEO of a $70 billion company about tokenizing their stock, projecting potential growth in the tokenized securities market. Farley also addressed the trading environment for pure crypto assets, calling it "a lousy environment for trading right now" and expressing support for the Clarity Act, which he said would provide more certainty for institutions. He attributed some Republican opposition to the bill to disagreements over stablecoin yield and issues related to DeFi protections and ethics involving the Trump family. Farley stated that the Clarity Act's failure to pass in the current session was not helpful for pure crypto trading, but he emphasized that it does not significantly impact Bullish's business model, as the company is focused on securities, which are underpinned by existing laws and rules.

Recent appearances

  • Bullish Q2 2026 Earnings Call | Adjusted Revenue Hits $92.6M & Digital Asset Sales Reach $32.6B

    August 14, 2026 · 📺 i101

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  • Bullish CEO Tom Farley explains why he favors Clarity Act

    August 13, 2026 · 📺 CNBC Television

    Bullish CEO Tom Farley joins ‘Squawk on the Street’ to discuss the company’s latest earnings report, why he favors the Clarity Act, and more. For access to live and exclusive video from CNBC subscribe to CNBC PRO: https://cnb.cx/42d859g » Subscribe to CNBC TV: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBCtelevision » Subscribe to CNBC: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBC » Watch CNBC on the go with CNBC+: https://www.cnbc.com/WatchCNBCPlus Turn to CNBC TV for the latest stock market news and analysis. From market futures to live price updates CNBC is the leader in business news worldwide. Connect with CNBC News On…

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  • Fireside Chat Tom Farley Chief Executive Officer, Bullish with Denise Matthews (Gibraltar)

    July 08, 2026 · 📺 Startup Grind Gibraltar

    Startup Grind Gibraltar welcomed Tom Farley, Chief Executive Officer of Bullish, for an exclusive fireside chat exploring one of the most fascinating journeys in modern financial markets. Welcome remarks will be delivered by Hon. Minister for Justice, Trade & Industry Nigel Feetham KC MP. From leading the New York Stock Exchange to building one of the world's most recognised regulated digital asset businesses, Tom Farley has had a front-row seat to the evolution of global finance and the growing convergence between traditional financial markets and emerging technologies. During this conversa…

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  • Microsoft Builds! SUNO on Fire, AI Roll Up Roll Ups, Mysterious Data Centers

    June 03, 2026 · 📺 TBPN

    00:05:10 Microsoft Chases the Frontier 00:09:35 Project Solara 00:20:54 Mikey Shulman, representing Suno, discusses the company's recent achievement of raising over $400 million, led by Bond, highlighting significant traction and progress in user engagement and retention. He emphasizes the importance of retention as a key metric, noting that improvements in the product have led to increased user engagement and a broader audience. Shulman also addresses the evolving perception of AI-generated music, suggesting that as more people experience the product, acceptance grows, and he envisions a futu…

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  • Equiniti x Bullish - Consensus Live 2026

    May 14, 2026 · 📺 Equiniti

    Catch the historic moment where Dan Kramer, CEO Equiniti and Tom Farley, CEO Bullish reveal their combined teams have tokenized the entire Bullish cap table on Solana.

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  • Inside the $4.2B Bullish-Equiniti Deal

    May 06, 2026 · 📺 CoinDesk

    Bullish, the parent company of CoinDesk, has agreed to buy Equiniti for $4.2 billion in what's being called the biggest crypto deal ever. CEO Tom Farley and Equiniti CEO Dan Kramer joined CoinDesk Live at Consensus 2026 in Miami to break down the deal moments after it was announced. - Timecodes: 00:00 Bullish to Buy Equiniti for $4.2 Billion 00:32 Tom Farley and Dan Kramer Join the Desk 01:49 Issuer-Focused: The Token IS the Share 02:26 Why Issuers Want One Register, Not Two 03:33 What Changes for Shareholders 03:54 Why a Partnership Wasn't Enough: Bullish + Equiniti Had to Be One 05:01 Stable…

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  • Inside the Next Phase of Crypto: Liquidity, Tokens & Institutions | Raoul Pal the Journey Man

    April 09, 2026 · 📺 Raoul Pal The Journey Man

    Raoul welcomes back Tom Farley, CEO of Bullish, to break down how his journey from running the NYSE to leading Bullish shaped his conviction that crypto’s next phase is institutional, driven by regulation, liquidity, and market structure. Tom argues that tokenization and blockchain-based finance will transform global markets by improving efficiency, access, and capital formation, despite regulatory hurdles and slow adoption. Recorded April 6, 2026. Today's Episode is brought to you by Figure Markets. (https://figuremarkets.co/realvision ) Need liquidity without selling your crypto? Take out…

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  • Institutional investors insulated from crypto market volatility: Bullish CEO

    February 10, 2026 · 📺 CNBC International Live

    Tom Farley, CEO of Bullish says institutional investors are more insulated from crypto market volatility than retail participants. He adds that inflows from traditional financial players like investment banks and asset managers are steadily increasing. Farley also notes that stablecoins represent a true form of real-world asset tokenization and sees that basket broadening in 2026.

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  • Bullish CEO Tom Farley on Q4 results, bitcoin price trends and crypto consolidation

    February 05, 2026 · 📺 CNBC Television

    Tom Farley, Bullish CEO, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the company's quarterly earnings results, bitcoins price trends, what to make of the recent lows, future of the crypto industry, consolidation within the sector, and more. For access to live and exclusive video from CNBC subscribe to CNBC PRO: https://cnb.cx/42d859g » Subscribe to CNBC TV: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBCtelevision » Subscribe to CNBC: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBC » Watch CNBC on the go with CNBC+: https://www.cnbc.com/WatchCNBCPlus Turn to CNBC TV for the latest stock market news and analysis. From market futures to live pr…

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  • BLSH CEO Tom Farley on Earnings and Bitcoin Outlook

    December 02, 2025 · 📺 Schwab Network

    Bullish (BLSH) CEO Tom Farley joins Diane King Hall to discuss the company's growth, the recent decline in Bitcoin, and its plans to expand its operation into the U.S. Farley discusses the launching of crypto options, the process of taking a company public, and the evolution of crypto regulation. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribe Download the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-... Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Amerit…

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  • Ex-NYSE President Sees Future IPOs on Solana, Ethereum

    October 09, 2025 · 📺 GSR

    Tom Farley, former president of the New York Stock Exchange and now CEO of Bullish, joins The Crypto Tape from GSR to unpack how blockchain is reshaping global markets. Farley discusses his path from Wall Street to crypto, lessons from leading the NYSE, and why he believes blockchain will power the next era of capital markets. He explains how 24/7 trading, on-chain collateral, and stablecoins are redefining market efficiency — and why IPOs could soon launch directly on Solana or Ethereum. The Crypto Tape from GSR brings you inside crypto’s capital markets — where liquidity, credit, and innov…

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  • Bullish CEO Tom Farley: The institutional wave in crypto has begun

    August 13, 2025 · 📺 CNBC Television

    Tom Farley, Bullish CEO and former NYSE president, joins CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the company's IPO, why he believes institutional crypto investing is a growth path, and much more. For access to live and exclusive video from CNBC subscribe to CNBC PRO: https://cnb.cx/42d859g » Subscribe to CNBC TV: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBCtelevision » Subscribe to CNBC: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBC » Watch CNBC on the go with CNBC+: https://www.cnbc.com/WatchCNBCPlus Turn to CNBC TV for the latest stock market news and analysis. From market futures to live price updates CNBC is the leader…

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