Asset managers have weighed in on Trump’s proposed U.S. bitcoin reserve, reflecting divisions over digital assets in national economic strategy. Asset Managers Divided Over Bitcoin Reserve in Nation’s Bold Strategy Discussions about establishing a U.S. strategic bitcoin reserve have intensified following President Donald Trump’s re-election. Several asset management firms and financial analysts have voiced their […]
Binance’s New Tool Empowers Wealth Managers With Enhanced Crypto Options
Crypto exchange Binance has launched Binance Wealth, a crypto exchange solution specifically designed for wealth managers serving high-net-worth individuals. This innovative platform enables wealth managers to facilitate client investments in cryptocurrencies seamlessly. Binance Wealth integrates directly with the Binance platform, allowing wealth managers to handle client onboarding, including Know Your Customer (KYC) and Know Your […]
Istanbul Police Arrest Omegapro Managers Over $4 Billion Crypto Fraud Scheme
Two managers from the now-defunct crypto fraudulent investment platform Omegapro were arrested in Istanbul, according to Turkish media reports. Dutch executive Robert Velghe was arrested Tuesday, following the July arrest of Swedish co-founder Andreas Szakacs. Omegapro, founded in 2018 and registered in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, allegedly defrauded investors out of $ 4 …
China’s Largest Fund Managers Eye Spot Bitcoin ETFs in Hong Kong’s Financial Markets
Two of China’s largest fund management firms have recently been reported to be filing applications for spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to regional sources on Monday. Harvest Global Investments and Southern Fund are seeking approval from Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), aiming to obtain authorization to introduce spot bitcoin ETFs. China’s Investment […]
A 2021 Crypto Fund Manager’s Tale of Surviving the ‘Widowmaker Trade’
Offering a unique insider perspective, David Choi chronicles his encounter with arguably the most notorious trade in crypto’s history. Unpacking the ‘Widowmaker Trade’ That Upended the Crypto Industry In the annals of cryptocurrency’s roller coaster history, 2021’s so-called ‘widowmaker trade’ stands out for many reasons, including the amount of veterans it caught by surprise and […]
Large Asset Managers Getting Ready to Buy BTC Ahead of Spot Bitcoin ETF Launches, Says Moody’s Director
A senior director with Moody’s Analytics has highlighted the biggest driver behind the recent bitcoin price surge. “The race is heating up” to launch spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), he explained, emphasizing that large asset managers are “getting ready to acquire the underlying asset to offer the ETF to retail and institutional investors.” Biggest Driver […]
Asset Managers Should Only Engage Staking Platforms With Strong Security — Andrew McFarlane
Institutional investors seeking to earn rewards from digital asset token staking must be aware of the associated risks and should take steps to protect their clients, Andrew McFarlane, CTO at the Web3 infrastructure company Validation Cloud, has said. According to McFarlane, slashing, which is a penalty imposed on tokens staked on a validator who contravenes […]
Report: Hodlnaut’s Judicial Managers Oppose OPNX Takeover
According to a recent court filing, interim judicial managers for the troubled crypto lender Hodlnaut oppose a takeover by the crypto firm OPNX, which is linked to the now-defunct crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital and its founders. OPNX Takeover Faces Resistance from Hodlnaut’s Judicial Management On September 19, 2023, Bloomberg’s Suvashree Ghosh reported on […]
Surge in Digital Asset Management: Study Shows Nearly 50% of Asset Managers Now Handle Crypto
Close to half of asset managers currently have digital assets under management, according to a new study. Firms large and small are implementing crypto strategies for clients and expanding offerings. Asset Managers Embrace Crypto: 48% Now Manage Digital Assets The study by digital currency data provider Amberdata with Coalition Greenwich finds that 48% of institutional […]
Crypto Exchange Hotbit Suspends Service After Law Enforcement Freezes Its Funds, Subpoenas Senior Managers
Crypto exchange Hotbit has announced the suspension of trading, deposits, withdrawals, and funding on its platform. The exchange said law enforcement has frozen some of its funds and subpoenaed some senior managers as they investigate a criminal case involving the exchange’s former employee. Hotbit Suspends Trading, Deposits, Withdrawals Cryptocurrency exchange Hotbit announced the suspension …