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Etherfi and Plume Launch $100M RWA Vault Backed by Blackrock and Fidelity
6.6.2026
Etherfi and Plume have launched a real-world asset vault to provide eligible users with access to institutional-grade yield via regulated infrastructure. The product begins with a $25 million cap and is part of a broader $100 million deployment into Plume’s RWA platform. Plume Powers New Etherfi...
Crypto Long & Short: What about the American consumer?
3.6.2026
In this week's Crypto Long & Short, Alex Tapscott on the stalling of the CLARITY Act and how it's impacting the average American consumer. Then, Aisha Hunt writes that crypto will grow by upgrading Wall Street’s trusted products rather than replacing them
Anchorage Digital Targets Hedge Funds and Banks With New Non-Custodial Trading Infrastructure
2.6.2026
Anchorage Digital, home to the only federally chartered crypto bank in the United States, has launched Coordinated Multiparty Settlement (CMS) powered by Atlas, a new infrastructure layer designed to bring institutional digital asset trading in line with the market structure that governs...
Crypto Long & Short: How the GENIUS Act repriced bitcoin's monetary premium
27.5.2026
In this week's Crypto Long & Short, Ravi Tanuku on why the GENIUS Act didn't just regulate stablecoins, it repriced Bitcoin's monetary premium. Then, Jesper Johansen on why looped ETH staking no longer needs a lending market
Crypto Long & Short: Bitcoin-backed loans belong in the cost-of-capital conversation
20.5.2026
In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Alec Beckman on why BTC-backed lending is not a crypto story, but a capital efficiency story. Then, Serena Sebastiani on how stablecoins aren’t a crypto product; they’re becoming the settlement infrastructure global finance forgot
Crypto Long & Short: Bitcoin vs. gold: 26% relative undervaluation
13.5.2026
In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Dovile Silenskyte provides an alternative to the “bitcoin as a risk asset” narrative. Then, Joshua de Vos shares insights and analysis on global exchanges
Crypto Long & Short: In quiet crypto markets, yield is the trade
6.5.2026
In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Maxime Seiler notes that weak crypto prices mask adoption, making yield strategies the main trade. Then, Kavita Maharaj‑Alexander writes on crypto’s next phase being driven by proving compliance in practice, elevating the infrastructure providers that...
Ripple, Bullish Expand Institutional Access to BTC Options Trading
30.4.2026
Ripple Prime clients gained direct BTC options access through Bullish on April 29, expanding institutional derivatives trading. The rollout enables RLUSD use in options trading and connects clients to one of the largest regulated BTC options markets by open interest. Key Takeaways: Ripple Prime...
Crypto Long & Short: Guide, deliver, repeat: the hidden driver of token performance
29.4.2026
In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Jordan Brewer writes on the missing piece in token markets: institutional-grade investor relations. Then, Martin Burgherr breaks down how crypto markets are maturing, becoming more efficient and lower risk for institutions
Mezo unveils institutional bitcoin yield vaults as demand grows to put idle BTC to work
29.4.2026
A new product from Mezo, backed by Anchorage Digital and seeded by Bullish, highlights a broader shift as institutions seek yield on bitcoin without sacrificing custody or control
As the bitcoin price rises, futures may look bearish, but they're not, analyst says
27.4.2026
Research firm 10x says the negative funding rates reflect structural hedging by institutions, not a broad bearish play
Crypto Long & Short: Protecting the people building DeFi infrastructure
22.4.2026
In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Jennifer Rosenthal writes on the need to protect the people actually building DeFi infrastructure. Then, Alexis Sirkia comments on how Ethereum's L2 strategy is failing due to a fundamental design flaw
Institutional Crypto Adoption ‘Happening Now’: Ripple Executive Says Real-World Use Cases Taking Hold
22.4.2026
Institutional adoption of digital assets is moving into live financial deployment as major firms focus on infrastructure and execution. Ripple executive Cassie Craddock said activity seen across Paris events shows this shift is already reshaping mainstream finance. Key Takeaways: Ripple says...
Nomura study says 65% of institutional investors see crypto as a vital portfolio diversifier
19.4.2026
A new survey from Nomura and Laser Digital shows improving sentiment among institutional investors, as regulatory clarity and new products drive deeper engagement with digital assets
Bitcoin Tests $75,000 as Whales Accumulate 270,000 BTC
16.4.2026
Bitcoin’s climb toward $75,000 is meeting rising sell pressure despite steady institutional demand. Whale accumulation and shrinking exchange reserves are tightening supply dynamics. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin tests $75,000 with $200 million to $450 million daily ETF inflows, but rising sell pressure...
Crypto Long & Short: Fighting fraud in the digital age: why state-led identity is the future
15.4.2026
In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Tricia Gallagher writes how the fix for broken digital identity systems will need to be state-led and user-controlled
Evernorth Says XRP ETF Demand Signals Shift Toward Active Institutional Participation
15.4.2026
XRP ETF inflows are accelerating, signaling rising institutional conviction while exposing a gap between demand and real network use. Evernorth highlighted a $120 million weekly surge, showing capital is validating the asset without directly supporting ecosystem activity. Key Takeaways: Evernorth...
Bitgo Prime Expands Liquidity Network With New Regulated European Provider
13.4.2026
The institutional-grade infrastructure and crypto trading engine, tradias, has joined Bitgo Prime’s liquidity network as an official liquidity provider, expanding institutional access to digital asset execution across global markets. Key Takeaways: European provider tradias joined Bitgo Prime’s...
Binance Adds Institutional Focus With Capital Connect Upgrade and Portfolio Accounts
9.4.2026
Binance expands institutional crypto access with a unified marketplace that standardizes strategy discovery, capital allocation, and execution within its native ecosystem, aiming to streamline participation and reduce operational friction for trading teams and investors. Key Takeaways: Binance...
Crypto Long & Short: Asia’s digital asset crackdown: accountability gets personal
8.4.2026
In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Bob Williams covers how stricter crypto regulations in Asia are putting more personal responsibility on senior leaders, making strong governance and D&O insurance essential. Then, the FBI’s Haidy Grigsby writes on how crypto scams are increasingly...