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New Crypto ETF in Bermuda May Help Institutional Inflow
22.9.2020
With resistance from US financial regulators still remaining, a Brazilian company has received approval to list a crypto-focused exchange traded fund (ETF) on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. And according to the man behind the ETF, increased institutional interest in crypto may follow the listing later...
Stablecoins post triple-digit growth in 2020, but institutional rivals loom
11.9.2020
Despite stablecoins posting triple-digit market cap growth this year, competition from projects backed by major financial and tech corporations is on the horizon
Aave’s path to decentralization hopes to attract institutional investors
30.8.2020
Developers are building the future of finance
Institutional crypto interest hasn’t been affected by COVID-19
30.8.2020
In a world where almost every asset has shown vulnerability, digital assets have proven themselves to be reliable
Bakkt Futures Volume Up on Institutional Trading; Its President Slams Offshore Options
27.8.2020
Institutional interest is driving Bakkt's bitcoin futures volumes up, but its options market has remained quiet
Mike Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital Holdings Reports $38.5 Million Income for Q2: “We’ve Crossed the Rubicon’
16.8.2020
Galaxy Digital Holdings reported on Friday, August 14 that its comprehensive income for Q2 grew to $38.5 million. The figure reflects both net realized and unrealized gains from digital assets, as well as investing activities of $28.3 million. In an earnings call, Galaxy Digital President, Chris...
Bitcoin and Tesla: America’s Most Loved Assets on Tradingview
15.8.2020
Tradingview said Friday that bitcoin and Tesla, the electric car maker and clean energy firm, are America’s most viewed assets on the charting platform. Bitcoin (BTC) has climbed over 60% year-to-date, with the price reaching $11,900 at Press time. The rise has drawn in thousands of...
MicroStrategy Buying Bitcoin Shows Institutional Investors Seek to De-Risk
14.8.2020
Wall Street firms are waking up to the prospect of holding Bitcoin as a hedge against uncertainties in the mainstream equities market
CME Rises in Bitcoin Futures Rankings as Institutional Interest Grows
14.8.2020
Institutional interest in bitcoin looks to be rising, as evidenced by a surge in futures open interest on the CME
$12K Bitcoin Price in Sight as Retail, Institutional Traders Turn ‘Greedy’
14.8.2020
Bitcoin price is consolidating into a tighter range as traders prepare for a third attempt on the $12K level
BlackRock, Vanguard, Indirectly Hold Bitcoin Via MicroStrategy Investment
14.8.2020
$89 billion dollar investment giant BlackRock now indirectly holds Bitcoin after MicroStrategy purchased 21,454 Bitcoin this week
Asset Manager NYDIG Raises $5M for Third Bitcoin Fund in 2020
12.8.2020
NYDIG has set up another bitcoin fund, raising $5 million from accredited investors – it's unclear what differentiates this one from its previous funds
Institutional FOMO? CME Bitcoin Futures Open Interest Soars to $841M
12.8.2020
CME Bitcoin futures set a new open interest high at $841 million, further highlighting growing institutional interest in BTC
These Two Institutional Investors Allocated At Least 1% To Bitcoin
11.8.2020
Among the 20 recently announced institutional investors that invested in the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC)'s shares, only two allocated more than 1% of their assets under management (AUM) to these shares in order to gain exposure to the price movement of bitcoin (BTC), according to calculations...
Federal Reserve’s Expected Inflation Ramp-Up Drives Institutional Investors to Hedge With Bitcoin
10.8.2020
The U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to ramp up inflation by keeping interest rates low. As the U.S. dollar falls sharply and gold’s price soars, institutional investors are moving their money into alternative investments, including bitcoin. Fed Policies Drive Demand for Bitcoin The Federal...
Blockchain Analytics Show Altcoins 2x More Prominent in East Asia Compared to North America
8.8.2020
On August 6, the blockchain intelligence firm Chainalysis published a report that analyzes cryptocurrency trends across various regions worldwide. According to the statistics, North America purchases and holds more bitcoin than any other region. Bitcoin also accounts for the largest share of U.S....
Genesis Reports Q2 Crypto Loans Spiked 118% to $1.4 Billion Amid Rising Yield Farming Interest
5.8.2020
Genesis Capital said Tuesday that its total number of loans outstanding more than doubled to $1.4 billion for the second quarter to June, up from $649 million three months earlier. The crypto lender, which targets institutional investors and wealthy individuals, added over $2.2 billion in...
OKCoin Says Institutional Investors Benefit Most From OCC Crypto Clarity
2.8.2020
OKCoin says recent U.S. regulatory clarity on digital asset custody is significant for big money players
Maturity of the Crypto Derivatives Market Attracting More Institutional Investors
29.7.2020
Bybit exchange’s CEO believes maturity of the crypto derivatives market plays an important role in attracting more institutional investors
Bakkt Futures Volume Hits $122 million, as Bitcoin Reached New 11-Month High
29.7.2020
Volumes on bitcoin futures offered by Bakkt set a record high on July 27, with 11,500 contracts traded on the institutional exchange. Altogether, the contracts are worth about $126 million, at the time of writing. Each contract is equivalent to one bitcoin (BTC). Total open interest –...