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Crypto for Advisors: Bitcoin and Gold, Stores of Value
5.9.2024
The approval of the bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs could represent a similar change in market to what central banks caused in gold markets post-2022 – a new factor that, at least temporarily, overwhelms traditional narratives, including the “store of value” concept
Crypto for Advisors: Crypto Market - A Week in Review
29.8.2024
A recap of the crypto market from August 11th to 17th
Crypto for Advisors: Are Crypto SMAs Right for Institutions?
22.8.2024
Separately Managed Accounts, or SMAs, offer significant advantages over ETFs for institutional investors who want to invest in crypto via actively managed accounts
Crypto for Advisors: Crypto Volatility and Market Conditions
15.8.2024
During times of uncertainty, the increased availability and accessibility of an investor’s portfolio can lead to reduced volatility and panic across all asset classes, including crypto-native tokens
Bitcoin falls under $60K as investors' global economic slowdown concerns rise
14.8.2024
Fear of a global economic recession continues to drive investors away from risk-on assets like Bitcoin
Thai SEC Launches Digital Asset Regulatory Sandbox
13.8.2024
The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a Digital Asset Regulatory Sandbox, allowing crypto services to be tested in a controlled environment. This initiative aims to promote innovation in Thailand’s capital market by accommodating six specific digital asset-related...
Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin ETF push is a 'death wish,' says former SEC official
11.8.2024
Former SEC official John Reed Stark warns that Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin ETF pitch could burden its compliance department
Former SEC Official Urges 15,000 Morgan Stanley Advisors to ‘Say No’ to Bitcoin ETFs, Citing ‘Mammoth Risk’
9.8.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s former head of internet enforcement, John Reed Stark, has raised concerns about Morgan Stanley’s 15,000 financial advisors promoting cryptocurrency investments, citing risks to retail investors and potential career consequences for advisors....
Crypto for Advisors: Bitcoin and Lending
8.8.2024
Bitcoin’s emergence in collateral structures has the potential to revolutionize the lending landscape. Its ability to mitigate credit risk amid escalating uncertainties highlights its transformative power
Morgan Stanley’s 15,000 Financial Advisors Can Start Pitching Bitcoin ETFs to Clients Next Week: Report
3.8.2024
Morgan Stanley is set to offer spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to select clients through its 15,000 financial advisors starting next week. This marks a significant first for a major Wall Street bank. Advisors can pitch Blackrock’s Ishares Bitcoin Trust and Fidelity’s Wise...
Crypto for Advisors: Crypto and Politics in the U.S.
1.8.2024
The combination of political support, institutional adoption and favorable economic policies sets the stage for a potentially significant upward trajectory
Crypto for Advisors: Making Sense of Crypto
25.7.2024
As the momentum of the crypto and blockchain industry continues to grow, securities advisors are undoubtedly facing a greater number of questions from clients about specific crypto assets and the projects which underlie them. Evaluating these projects requires a thorough understanding of several...
Crypto for Advisors: Web2 to Web3
18.7.2024
Kelly Ye looks at the three fast-growing blockchain ecosystems that are addressing the adoption challenges for Web3, gaining user adoption, and how they combine the strengths of Web2 and Web3 to create a seamless Web2-like onboarding experience while providing users with the benefits of sovereign...
Crypto for Advisors: Crypto and Compliance
11.7.2024
The coming years are crucial for compliance and risk in crypto. Beth Haddock discusses strategies advisors can take to protect their brand while serving clients as fiduciaries
Crypto for Advisors: Is Crypto Too Volatile?
4.7.2024
Bitcoin’s volatility is expected to continue declining with every halving. The next one, scheduled for 2028, will render bitcoin four times as scarce as gold. Increasing retail and institutional adoption of this technology is also bound to decrease volatility structurally over time
Tidal Investments Proposes Bitcoin and Gold ETF to Mitigate Market Volatility
1.7.2024
Tidal Investments has announced a proposal for an actively-managed exchange-traded fund (ETF) that combines investments in bitcoin and gold. This fund aims to provide long-term capital appreciation while mitigating short-term market volatility through dual exposure to these asset classes. Tidal...
SEC Revokes Lufkin Advisors’ Registration Amid Fraudulent Crypto Activities
28.6.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) instituted administrative proceedings against Lufkin Advisors LLC on Wednesday. This follows an offer of settlement from Lufkin Advisors, which the SEC has accepted. The SEC found that Lufkin Advisors engaged in fraudulent activities, including...
Crypto for Advisors: Decoding the Ether ETF Filings
27.6.2024
For fans of crypto, ETFs, or both, the potential spot ether ETF launch has carried on the excitement that began earlier this year with the spot bitcoin ETF launch
State Street Global Advisors link up with Galaxy Asset Management
27.6.2024
State Street Global Advisors forms an association with Galaxy Asset Management for providing investors new age online asset oriented exposure, other than just crypto and bitcoin. They will be introduced to fresh ways of making investments in online assets. They will have at their disposal...
State Street teams up with Galaxy, eyeing new ETFs beyond Bitcoin
27.6.2024
State Street believes the “next level of growth” will come from investment options offering more than “pure spot” Bitcoin