Crypto for Advisors: Are Crypto SMAs Right for Institutions?
Separately Managed Accounts, or SMAs, offer significant advantages over ETFs for institutional investors who want to invest in crypto via actively managed accounts.
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If Men Were Angels: Decentralization’s Silent Comeback
MoonPay’s Keith A. Grossman argues that we are facing a new and insidious form of centralization that’s threatening core civil liberties. But, just as this threat is fueled by emerging technology, it can also be stopped by it.
After 2022’s Bust, Scars Are Healing In Crypto Lending
Innovative structures, attractive yields, and stronger risk management capabilities are driving a recovery in institutional crypto lending markets, says Craig Birchall, head of product at Membrane, an institutional loan management software provider for digital asset markets.
Can Crypto Sway the U.S. Election?
With the political environment so finely poised, candidates would be wise to attract crypto voters, says Nonco’s Jeffrey Howard.
Blockchain vs. Transfer Agents: A Call for Genuine Market Innovation
Authentic blockchain-enabled market structure promises transparency, tamper-proof records, reduced costs (as compared to doing both blockchain and security certificates) for the issuer and the end customer, and smart contracts that execute automatically under predefined conditions. This brand of innovation renders traditional transfer agents obsolete, as blockchain verifies and validates securities ownership.
Faster Computers and Better Algorithms Will Fully Decentralize Blockchains
The next iteration of blockchain improvements may give us a new opportunity to achieve genuine decentralization, delivering resilient networks with innovative services, says Paul Brody, head of blockchain at EY.
About That ‘Gary Gensler for Treasury Secretary’ Story
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler’s tone has changed about crypto exchange traded funds. (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)
Why DePIN Is Taking Off Now
DePIN has existed for a few market cycles, with early successes in digital infrastructure networks like Helium and Golem. Now, half a decade later, it is taking off, as seen by a surge in product launches and new DePIN-dedicated funds. Outlier Ventures’ Jasper De Maere, asks: Why now?
What’s Next in SEC v. Ripple?
While the SEC case against Ripple was decided solidly in Ripple’s favor, the takeaways for the rest of the industry are limited.
Crypto for Advisors: Crypto Volatility and Market Conditions
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.