Opinion
A New Dawn for Digital Assets: From Uncertainty to Action in the US
Changes in Washington have made it clear ‘we’ve entered an era of building,’ writes the CIO of a sovereign fund.
Tag: Blockchain
Alternatives
Opportunity Awaits Asset Owners in Tokenization
Blockchain-based investments could provide liquidity and operational efficiency for institutional investors.
Alternatives
How Digital Tokenization May Change Custodians’ Role
Traditional custody banks are getting competition from upstarts.
Opinion
Opportunities Abound at Intersection of Traditional Finance, Digital Assets, Energy
The CIO of Panama’s sovereign wealth fund writes that the push for regulatory clarity and innovation are strong in a ‘dynamic, yet challenging, frontier’ market.
SEC Charges Crypto Fund Founders in Nearly $2B Fraud
The regulator alleges the now-defunct HyperFund was a ‘pyramid and a Ponzi scheme.’
Corporate Moves
Northern Trust Developing Platform to Allow Institutional Buyers to Digitally Access Carbon Credits
Use of smart contracts expected to bring rigor to voluntary carbon credit market.
How Close is Tokenization for Mainstream Investors?
Several money managers now offer tokenized funds to investors, while other firms are exploring ways to utilize tokenization for clients.
Newsmakers
Agecroft Partners Predicts Top Hedge Fund Industry Trends for 2023
Don Steinbrugge released his top expected trends for the hedge fund industry in 2023.
Newsmakers
Another Headache for Crypto: Blockchain Is Vulnerable, Study Says
The digital ledger, touted as safe from tampering, isn’t really that secure, per DARPA.
Asset Allocation
How Well Is VC Doing This Year? Very, Very Well
With large valuations for its companies, venture firms are raising a record amount in 2021.
Asset Allocation
Exclusive: ‘Bull Market Is Going to Go for Another Few Years.’—Florida SBA Senior Investment Officer Talks Strategy.
He also said the pension fund is open to the possibility of investing directly in crypto.
Alternatives
‘Crypto Mom’ Pushes Back Against SEC Over Poloniex Fine
Commissioner Hester Peirce says the regulator needs ‘sensible solutions’ regarding crypto exchanges.
Corporate Moves
Citigroup Launches Digital Asset Unit
Digital Assets Group will be co-led by Alex Kriete and Greg Girasole.
Alternatives
State Street Launches Digital Division
The new unit will be led by Nadine Chakar, head of State Street Global Markets.
Alternatives
Investing in Bitcoin Is Like a Venture Capital Play, Virginia Pension Chiefs Say
Allocators from two Fairfax County plans favor managers with a ‘multi-strategy approach’ to both VC and cryptocurrencies.