In the traditional financial landscape, investment opportunities in real-world assets (RWAs) have traditionally been reserved for the affluent and well-connected, with significant barriers preventing the average person from accessing lucrative investment markets. For instance, opportunities to invest in real estate have been primarily available to institutional investors or high-net-worth individuals as these investments often require […]
Fidelity Digital Assets Study: Bitcoin’s Volatility Declines as It Grows, Echoing Historical Asset Trends
A new study by Fidelity Digital Assets reveals that as bitcoin matures, its volatility is decreasing, making it less volatile than several S&P 500 stocks. “As the asset class matures and its total market cap grows, the inflow of capital is expected to have a smaller impact because it will be flowing into a larger […]
Bank of Russia Dismisses US Asset Confiscation Effects on Russia’s Economic Stability
The Bank of Russia has dismissed the effect that a future confiscation of Russian assets in the U.S. might have on the nation’s economic stability. Elvira Nabiullina, governor of the bank, stated that Russia has been diversifying its asset portfolio for many years and that the assets to be seized weren’t in use anymore. Bank […]
China Asset Management Exec Anticipates Hong Kong Spot Bitcoin ETFs to ‘Exceed’ US Debut
With the debut of spot bitcoin and ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in Hong Kong trading on Tuesday, market observers are speculating about the potential demand for these ETFs in the region, reminiscent of the enthusiasm seen in the U.S. following the approval of 11 spot bitcoin ETFs on Jan. 10. Zhu Haokang, head of digital […]
Study: Half of Canadian Institutional Investors Actively Offered One Crypto Asset Product in 2023
According to a recent survey, half of Canadian institutional investors and financial services organizations have actively offered at least one type of cryptocurrency asset product or service to clients in the past year. The study revealed that half of the institutional investors surveyed were exposed to crypto through exchange-traded funds (ETFs), closed-end trusts, or other […]
Stablecoins Gain Ground as Global Financial Asset
According to Chainalysis’ “Crypto Spring Report,†stablecoin adoption and market importance are seeing a rapid increase in 2024, with a significant rise in the number of addresses holding them and their use in on-chain transactions, making them a global financial asset. Legislation efforts in the U.S., such as the Lummis-Gillibrand Payment Stablecoin Act, aim to […]
$10.5 Trillion Asset Manager Blackrock Explains Importance of Bitcoin Halving
Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, has explained the importance of the Bitcoin halving. “One of the reasons some people find bitcoin valuable is its scarcity,” Blackrock explained, adding that the halving also “underscores Bitcoin’s decentralized, programmatic nature and its resistance to inflationary pressures that traditional currencies often face.” Blackrock on Bitcoin Halving Blackrock, the […]
HSBC to Expand Tokenized Asset Offerings — CEO Says He’s ‘Very Comfortable’ With Tokenization
Hong Kong’s leading commercial bank, HSBC, continues to invest in its tokenization product lineup. The bank’s CEO, Noel Quinn, stated that he is “very comfortable with the concept of tokenization.” He indicated that the bank will look at ways of tokenizing assets backed by “real†assets. HSBC’s CEO Discusses Tokenization Plans Hong Kong’s leading commercial […]
Analyst Predicts $650K Bitcoin Price Once ETF Investors Fully Deploy Asset Manager Recommendations
Popular onchain analyst Willy Woo has predicted a potential bitcoin price surge to $ 650,000 at the bull market’s peak. His prediction hinges on spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) investors fully deploying their assets based on recommendations from asset managers. “These are very conservative numbers. Bitcoin will beat gold cap when ETFs have completed …
Deutsche Bank Survey: Over Half Expect Crypto to Become ‘Important’ Asset Class and Payment Method
A new Deutsche Bank survey found that over half of respondents expect cryptocurrencies to become an important asset class and a method of payment. In addition, 10% of respondents expect the price of bitcoin to be above $ 75,000 by year-end. Deutsche Bank’s Crypto Survey A recent Deutsche Bank survey of over 3,600 consumers, …
$10.5 Trillion Asset Manager Blackrock’s Spot Bitcoin ETF Now Holds 270K BTC
Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, shattered its record for assets under management (AUM), reaching a staggering $ 10.5 trillion. This financial behemoth also continues to dominate the U.S. spot bitcoin ETF market with its Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), which has amassed nearly 270K bitcoins. IBIT Has Amassed Nearly 270K Bitcoins Blackrock, the world’s …
Australian Asset Management Firm Transfers Bitcoin ETF Application to Cboe Australia
Monochrome Asset Management, an Australian investment management firm, has transferred its bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) application to Cboe Australia. This move aligns with Monochrome Asset Management’s objective of broadening its footprint in Asian markets. Monochrome’s Commitment to Investors Evident in Application Transfer Monochrome Asset Management, an investment management firm based in Australia, announced on April […]
Goldman Sachs Wealth Management CIO: Crypto Is Not an Investment Asset Class
The chief investment officer of Goldman Sachs’ Wealth Management unit does not see cryptocurrency as an investment asset class. She also believes that bitcoin “creates absolutely no value in any shape or form.†Her perspective differs from that of some other Goldman Sachs executives regarding bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. ‘We Do Not Think It Is an […]
Ethena’s ENA Token Soars 80% Since Launch, Now a Top 100 Crypto Asset Amid Defi Buzz
Since its launch on April 2, the Ethena governance token ENA has experienced an 80% climb in value against the U.S. dollar, ascending from an all-time low of $ 0.532 per token. Currently, it ranks among the top 100 coins by market capitalization, boasting a total valuation of $ 1.36 billion at the …
Deribit’s Dubai Unit Receives ‘Conditional’ Virtual Asset Service Provider License
Deribit FZE, an entity owned by crypto derivatives platform Deribit, has secured a conditional virtual asset service provider from the Dubai virtual assets regulator. The license, which covers spot and derivative trading, will remain non-operational until Deribit meets the regulator’s localization requirements. Meeting Dubai’s Localization Requirements Deribit FZE, a wholly owned entity of the crypto […]