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Don’t Miss These Shawn Owen
B26 Highlights
PANELIST: Shawn Owen
SALT, CEO & CO-FOUNDER
Bitcoin 2026 arrived at a pivotal moment for the industry. With institutional adoption accelerating, treasury companies stacking bitcoin at record levels, and conversations shifting from speculation to financial infrastructure, Shawn Owen brought a front-row perspective to the biggest themes shaping Bitcoin’s next chapter.
Across multiple stages in Las Vegas, Shawn joined industry leaders to explore bitcoin-backed lending, corporate treasury strategies, and the growing role of Bitcoin as collateral in a rapidly maturing financial ecosystem. His sessions challenged conventional thinking, sparked lively debate, and highlighted how Bitcoin is evolving from an asset people hold into an asset they actively use. Don’t miss the key takeaways from two of his most talked-about appearances at Bitcoin 2026.
How Much Bitcoin Do You Really Need to Retire?
As Bitcoin continues its march toward mainstream adoption, one question is becoming increasingly important: how much bitcoin is enough? In this lively discussion, Shawn joined fellow industry leaders to examine retirement planning through a Bitcoin lens, challenging traditional financial assumptions and exploring how long-term holders can think beyond fiat-based wealth targets. The conversation covered everything from the FIRE movement and withdrawal strategies to the implications of a future where Bitcoin’s purchasing power continues to grow.
A major theme of the panel was flexibility. Rather than viewing retirement as a point where assets must be sold, Shawn discussed how tools like bitcoin-backed lending can help holders access liquidity while maintaining exposure to the asset they believe in. The result was a practical and forward-looking conversation about building financial independence in a Bitcoin-native world.
Bitcoin-Backed Loans Are Leading The Credit Revolution
Bitcoin lending has entered a new era, and traditional financial institutions are paying attention. In this conversation with Bitcoin Magazine, Shawn explored how bitcoin-backed credit is transforming from a niche product into a foundational piece of the emerging Bitcoin economy. The discussion examined the rapid growth of institutional participation, the rise of treasury companies leveraging bitcoin as collateral, and why access to liquidity is becoming one of the most important use cases for long-term holders.
Shawn also shared insights on the evolution of SALT and the broader lending market, emphasizing resilience, responsible risk management, and the growing demand for financial products built specifically for Bitcoin holders. As adoption expands and capital flows into the ecosystem, the panel highlighted a future where bitcoin-backed lending plays a central role in bridging traditional finance and the Bitcoin economy.
"The Banks are Feeling FOMO" on Bitcoin Lending w/ SALT Lending CEO Shawn Owen
Bitcoin is evolving from a store of value into one of the most powerful forms of collateral in modern finance. In this Bitcoin Magazine interview, Shawn joined BTC Inc. CEO Brandon Green to discuss the rise of bitcoin-backed lending, the surge in corporate treasury adoption, and why access to credit is becoming one of Bitcoin’s most compelling use cases. As more institutions allocate capital to Bitcoin, lending infrastructure is emerging as a critical bridge between holding bitcoin and putting it to work.
Drawing on SALT’s decade of experience through multiple market cycles, Shawn shared insights on the maturation of Bitcoin credit markets, growing institutional demand, and the convergence of Bitcoin and traditional finance. The conversation reinforced a key theme of Bitcoin 2026: Bitcoin is no longer just an asset to own—it’s becoming the foundation for a new generation of financial services.
Don’t Miss These Hunter Albright
B26 Highlights
PANELIST: Hunter Albright, PhD
SALT, CRO
Bitcoin 2026 marked a turning point in the conversation around institutional adoption, treasury strategy, and capital markets. As Bitcoin continues to move deeper into corporate balance sheets and investment portfolios, Hunter Albright brought a capital markets perspective to some of the event’s most important discussions, helping attendees connect Bitcoin’s growth with the financial infrastructure being built around it.
Across two enterprise-focused panels, Hunter explored how bitcoin-backed financing, structured credit, and treasury management are reshaping corporate finance. His sessions highlighted the growing sophistication of Bitcoin-native financial products and the opportunities emerging as institutions seek new ways to access liquidity, manage risk, and deploy capital without compromising long-term Bitcoin exposure.
From HODL to Home: Bitcoin Backed Loans Meet Mortgages
With first-time homebuyers increasingly priced out of traditional mortgage markets, this panel explored how bitcoin-backed loans can create a new path to homeownership. Hunter joined Leon Wankum of oneVest and CJ Konstantinos of Peoples Reserve to discuss how Bitcoin holders can access liquidity for real-world needs, like buying a home, without selling the asset they believe in long term.
The conversation highlighted SALT’s core use cases for bitcoin-backed lending: access, advantage, agility, and acceleration. From fast loan execution to using Bitcoin as collateral for greater financial flexibility, the panel showed how Bitcoin-backed credit is helping bridge long-term wealth building with one of life’s most important milestones.
The New Risk-Free Rate w/ Salt Lending, Avalon Labs, & Arch Lending | BFC Symposium 2026
As Bitcoin adoption accelerates, a new question is emerging across capital markets: what does a Bitcoin-native risk-free rate look like? In this discussion, Hunter joined leaders from across the lending ecosystem to explore how bitcoin-backed credit markets are evolving and why access to liquidity is becoming one of Bitcoin’s most important financial use cases. The panel highlighted how individuals and businesses can unlock capital while maintaining long-term Bitcoin exposure.
The conversation also examined the growing institutionalization of Bitcoin lending, from risk management and collateral security to the infrastructure needed to support larger-scale adoption. As treasury companies and investors continue embracing Bitcoin, panelists discussed how bitcoin-backed credit is quickly becoming a foundational layer of the emerging Bitcoin economy.
Check Out the SALT Team in Action at B26!
Fun photos from SALT at Bitcoin2026 at The Venetian in Las Vegas, April 2026. Great seeing everyone!
And we’ll be in Nashville for Bitcoin2027 too! We can’t wait to see everyone again.
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