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.
Tag: Blockchain
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.
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.
Risk
Three Charged by SEC with Defrauding Hundreds of Digital Asset Investors
John DeMarr allegedly staged his own disappearance in Montenegro to avoid disgruntled investors.
Asset Management Culture
Singapore Readies International Blockchain Payments Network for Adoption
The project successfully clears different currencies, say backers sovereign wealth fund Temasek and the city-state’s central bank.
Alternatives
Temasek Joins Facebook-Backed Libra Association
The Singapore sovereign wealth fund is the first government-owned entity to join the blockchain project.
Research
Blockchain Could Save a Country Billions, Report Says
How the UAE adopts the crypto technology could give other nations a template.
Regulation
SEC Charges CEO with Fraudulent Initial Coin Offering
Tech firm allegedly raked in $42 million by defrauding hundreds of investors.
Regulation
Bitcoin Bites Child Pornographers
Cryptocurrency transactions help agents track down child porn ring leader.
Regulation
SEC Stops $1.7 Billion Unregistered Digital Offering
Emergency order prevents markets from being flooded with illegal tokens.