Description: Explore how Citadel’s crypto entry, SEC regulatory changes, and blockchain-native hedge fund strategies are shaping the future of finance. A candid conversation on Web3 investments, M&A, and institutional shifts.
Introduction: We sat down with Harrison Frye, co-founder of Acquire.Fi, during the Tokenized Capital Summit 2025 hosted by Gamma Prime in Denver. Known as a leading Web3 investor hub, Acquire.Fi is at the center of today’s major crypto conversations.
In this quick but sharp interview, we touched on Citadel’s crypto ambitions, Gary Gensler’s resignation, the rise of real-world assets, and why the U.S. may finally be warming up to Web3.
Interview:
Korath (Gamma Prime): We’re here at the Gamma Prime Tokenization Summit, and I’m joined by Harrison Fye – one of our amazing speakers. Tell me what you’re seeing that’s interesting right now.
Harrison Frye (Acquire.Fi): I mean, Citadel. Specifically, Citadel announcing they’re in talks with three of the top exchanges — Binance, Crypto.com, and Coinbase — about helping with market making. That’s a massive bullish signal for crypto, for those exchanges, for Citadel, and also for the U.S. and the world in general.
Korath (Gamma Prime): That’s huge. And beyond just Citadel, there’s also the shift in regulation, right? What do you think about the changes with the SEC?
Harrison Frye (Acquire.Fi): Yeah, say what you want about the current regime, but Gary Gensler stepping down — that’s massive. The disruption that the previous SEC caused in the market has been incredible. The lack of clarity drove businesses away from the U.S. Founders, even U.S.-based, would go offshore because of that. Now, the ball is slowly starting to roll — the U.S. might finally become a place where Web3 can grow again.
Korath (Gamma Prime): So looking ahead, what do you think the U.S. will look like in three to five years from a Web3 perspective?
Harrison Frye (Acquire.Fi): There’s no reason why the U.S. shouldn’t be the leader in crypto and Web3. What kept us back was the SEC’s antics — the lack of clear regulation. But looking forward, I see more liquidity, more companies being formed, and hopefully real regulatory clarity. That just allows business to happen.
Korath (Gamma Prime): Does something like Citadel entering the space help push that forward?
Harrison Frye (Acquire.Fi): Absolutely. Citadel is a market-making giant. Them entering sends a message. And when traditional finance players like Citadel get involved, others start taking it more seriously. People who used to laugh it off — “Bitcoin, that’s cute” — are now realizing it’s becoming unignorable. The Bitcoin ETF, Ethereum ETF — the volume, the legitimacy, it’s all becoming real.
Korath (Gamma Prime): Speaking of that, what about Helio? They’re running Citadel-style strategies on-chain. What happens when the original Citadel shows up?
Harrison Frye (Acquire.Fi): On the contrary, rising tide raises all ships. Helio and similar funds can still outperform because of the inefficiencies in crypto. Funding rates are different. It’s a nascent market. The same strategies yield better results. Citadel won’t touch everything — they’re too big, have a different risk profile. There’s plenty of opportunity for funds like Helio.
Korath (Gamma Prime): That makes sense. And it also helps smaller investors, right?
Harrison Frye (Acquire.Fi): Exactly. Accredited investors who can’t access Citadel can go to a fund like Helio — or through a platform like Gamma Prime. Citadel legitimizes the space, but it doesn’t close the door — it opens it.
Korath (Gamma Prime): Let’s dive into what you’re building. What’s going on with Acquire.Fi?
Harrison Frye (Acquire.Fi): So Acquire.Fi has four main verticals. First, a marketplace for M&A in Web3 — we help connect buyers and sellers. Second, secondary deals — things like locked tokens, SAFEs, and SASS. Third, our liquid token fund — we buy tokens OTC and offer marketing and advisory support. Fourth, we have a marketing agency to support those efforts.
Korath (Gamma Prime): So you’re helping projects post-IPO as well?
Harrison Frye (Acquire.Fi): Exactly. We work with projects right before or right after IPO. We offer advisory, marketing, token purchases, even token loans and call options. We support founders however we can, at whatever stage.
Korath (Gamma Prime): And it’s all success-based?
Harrison Frye (Acquire.Fi): Yep. Everything is success fee. We don’t believe in retainers. We’ve been burned — paid retainers, paid lawyers, got nothing in return. We only work on deals where we succeed together.
Korath (Gamma Prime): That’s refreshing. Traditional finance really needs more of that.
Harrison Frye (Acquire.Fi): Totally. We’ve set up really efficient systems. Light onboarding, no big commitments. You can reach us through Telegram, Twitter, LinkedIn — or just the website forms. We’re here to help.
Korath (Gamma Prime): Sounds like you’re building the right way. Thanks for the deep dive.
Harrison Frye (Acquire.Fi): Appreciate it.
Conclusion: This conversation with Harrison Frye, co-founder of Acquire.Fi, captured a pivotal moment in Web3’s evolution. From Citadel’s crypto play and Gensler’s exit to the rise of real-world assets, crypto is gaining ground with institutions — and Acquire.Fi is right in the middle of it, helping shape what comes next.
