Ep. 700 Canary Capital Reveals Their Altcoin Winners for 2026

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Bryce Paul & Brendan Viehman

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🗓️ 17 January 2026

⏱️ 26 minutes

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Summary

Steven McClurg, the CEO and founder of Canary Capital, a digital asset investment firm, was welcomed to the video to discuss his background and the work of his company. McClurg, who was formerly in traditional finance, went "all in" on blockchain technology in 2016, and Canary Capital has recently focused on filing ETFs for altcoins after Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs went live. The firm looks at market demand for assets like XRP, Solana, and Litecoin when deciding which assets get a trust or ETF, and they are known for building innovative crypto products. McClurg believes that, similar to past technologies like radio and personal computers, constant innovation is necessary to avoid being left behind, and he sees the focus on a single crypto narrative as a mistake for retail investors.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Market Overview

01:16: McClurg explains why he left traditional finance for the crypto space.5

02:40: Discussion about the unique crypto products Canary Capital has created, such as ETFs for XRP, Har, and Marinade Staked SOL

03:20: McClurg details how Canary Capital decides which assets to pursue for an ETF, citing market demand and compliance.7

11:30: McClurg discusses why he is a fan of Pudgy Penguins as the "clear winners" in the NFT and meme coin category.8

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