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Crypto derivatives mark an evolution in what crypto is capable of and demonstrate the industry’s ability to match or surpass the traditional financial markets.

Robot Ventures, an early-stage venture capital investor focused on projects in the cryptocurrency space, has raised $75 million for a new crypto fund. The fund is the U.S.-based crypto VC firm’s fourth fund, Bloomberg reported on Aug. 30. Robot Ventures,…

Hilbert Group partners with Xapo Bank to launch a Bitcoin-denominated hedge fund with over $200 million in expected capital. Quantitative investment company Hilbert Group has announced a strategic partnership with crypto-friendly Xapo Bank to manage a new Bitcoin-denominated hedge fund.…

The number of crypto millionaires nearly doubled in 2024, reaching 172,300 as spot Bitcoin ETFs and other crypto assets surged. The global population of crypto millionaires has surged 95% over the past year, driven by the rise of spot Bitcoin…

Digital assets custody and collateral management provider Copper now offers custody and staking support for Mina Protocol. Copper.co announced its support for Mina Protocol (MINA) on Aug. 21, noting that support for the zero-knowledge blockchain platform’s native token expands digital…

Integrating institutional capital into the crypto market is both a blessing and a curse; however, it is inevitably happening.

Despite declining Bitcoin prices and a challenging market environment, institutional ownership of U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs increased last quarter. Institutional ownership of U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs rose to 24% by the end of the second quarter of 2024, according to…

By fostering a regulatory environment that supports innovation while safeguarding investor interests, the digital asset space can achieve greater stability, trust, and growth.

Decentralized finance protocol Lido has unveiled a new staking product aimed at institutional investors. On Aug. 2, Lido (LDO), announced the introduction of Lido Institutional, a liquid staking solution specifically designed to cater to the needs of custodians, asset managers,…

Brevan Howard’s crypto hedge fund has launched a new unit that will help companies generate more returns on their crypto treasuries. Brevan Howard Asset Management’s crypto-focused branch, Brevan Howard Digital, has unveiled a new unit aimed at enhancing returns for…

Brevan Howard Asset Management’s crypto fund has gained 20% in H1 2024 as institutional investors turned to crypto amid rising prices. BH Digital, a crypto hedge fund which manages $2.3 billion, has boosted its assets under management by roughly 20%…

Institutional demand for crypto OTC services and other enterprise offerings has surged alongside digital asset prices and the arrival of Wall Street.

As of March 31, 937 institutions had invested over $11 billion in U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs.

Bitcoin (BTC) might be witnessing a drop in investor interest. Its open interest (OI) in perpetual futures across significant exchanges registers considerable declines since May 1. Consequently, OI recently plummeted to a one-month low. Per data from Glassnode, bitcoin’s OI…

OKX has announced that its on-demand institutional Liquidity Marketplace trading volume exceeded $1 billion in 2023.  OKX, the 9th-largest crypto exchange by trading volume according to CoinMarketCap, has announced that its institutional on-demand liquidity network, Liquid Marketplace, has exceeded $1…

More and more institutional investors are latching onto the crypto bandwagon. An estimated $17 billion was invested into crypto by institutions in the past year