Crypto
Digital assets, stablecoins, CBDCs and tokenization.
Bitcoin ETPs Overtake Gold Inflows as Institutional Portfolios Undergo Secular Shift
A watershed moment in asset allocation sees spot bitcoin vehicles surpass gold products in net annual flows, signaling a fundamental recalibration of the traditional inflation-hedge narrative among fund managers.
By Alistair Sterling-Cross • 5 min read
Ethereum Staking Concentration Risks Prompt Institutional Re-evaluation of Network Security
Regulatory concerns and liquid staking dominance lead to new systemic fragility warnings for the world's second-largest blockchain as Lido and Coinbase consolidate network governance power.
By Marcus Sterling-Vane • 6 min read
Stablecoin Market Capitalization Surmounts $250bn Threshold Amid U.S. Legislative Progress
Total stablecoin supply has hit an all-time high as institutional-grade infrastructure and the Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act provide the regulatory certainty required for systemic integration.
By Marcus Thorne-Leigh • 7 min read
Tokenized Money Market Funds Gain Momentum as Institutional Treasury Management Evolves
BlackRock and Franklin Templeton lead a strategic shift toward on-chain liquid assets, offering institutional treasurers enhanced 24/7 liquidity and instant settlement over legacy T+1 infrastructure.
By Marcus Thorne-Smythe • 5 min read