Ethereum has recently made its way into the radar of institutional investors. More big money has been flowing into the digital asset in recent months following the success of decentralized finance (DeFi). With this much money coming in from institution…
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Fidelity Survey: 52% Of Institutional Investors Hold Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency
Fidelity’s study found an increased appetite for bitcoin exposure across institutional investors but still lacking understanding.
Hedge Fund Brevan Howard Expands Crypto Business — Expert Hired to Lead New Digital Asset Unit
Brevan Howard, a European hedge fund management company, has said it will be expanding its crypto business. BH Digital, which is the hedge fund’s recently created unit, is expected to “manage its cryptocurrency and digital assets.” Growing Interest in Crypto From Hedge Funds In addition to creating BH Digital, Brevan Howard, according to a Reuters […]
Institutional investors dominated the DeFi scene in Q2: Chainalysis report
Big-money players accounted for the majority of transactions in the decentralized finance crypto market in Q2 2021.
Galaxy Digital backs $50M funding round for crypto staking outfit Figment
The crypto staking service platform is now worth over $500 million and could be looking to expand staff strength and business operations.
UK’s Standard Chartered to Offer Crypto Brokerage Services in Ireland
British bank Standard Chartered will offer cryptocurrency broker services in Ireland through its Zodia Custody subsidiary. The digital asset custodian will focus on signing up institutional investors in the Republic which has become a European base for many financial institutions and crypto companies. Standard Chartered to Provide Crypto Custody to Institutions in Ireland Zodia Custody, […]
South African Start-Up Aims To Shield Merchants From Crypto Price Swings
While opponents of cryptocurrencies continue to peddle the environmental damage or the terrorism funding narrative, users from countries where the majority is financially excluded see these as a breakthrough innovation. Crypto Utility Inspires Volatility Solutions For instance, to undocumented migrants, cryptocurrencies offer a faster and cheaper way of sending money to their loved ones. For […]
Vontobel’s wealthy clients are interested in crypto, says CEO
The Swiss bank said some of the firm’s clients are allocating part of their portfolios to crypto.
Illusion or reality? Crypto demand either faltering or poised to charge
Recent developments such as China banning BTC mining may be “long-term positives for the market even if they introduce short-term volatility.”
Majority of Institutions to Hold Digital Assets in Near Future, Survey Suggests
Most institutional investors look forward to adding digital assets to their portfolios, in spite of concerns over crypto market volatility. More than half of the respondents in a new survey conducted by Fidelity’s crypto subsidiary have revealed they already have digital asset investments. Poll Confirms Strong Institutional Interest in Digital Assets Despite the uncertain regulatory […]