CEO of Digital Asset Research, Doug Schwenk, thinks that vetting crypto exchanges can open doors to more institutional investment.
Better Exchange Due Diligence Could Help Define Crypto’s 2023
Crypto Thaw May Be Premature but Advisors Should Prepare for Winter’s End
When crypto winter ends and investment activity blossoms once again in the digital assets space, financial advisors should be prepared to hear a new litany of questions from clients about the risks and opportunities in cryptocurrencies.
2023: The Year Regulators Finally Grasp Crypto?
Amid a prolonged collapse in asset prices, the digital assets space had a wild 2022. The problems may force regulators’ hands on the crypto space.
Two Advisor Credentialing Organizations Have Their Say on Crypto
Advisors are warned by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP Board) and the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute (CFA Institute) to look before they leap.
The Fool’s Game Of Annual Crypto Price Predictions
Cryptocurrencies operate on different fundamentals from traditional investments, and investor sentiment plays a much larger role in determining prices. Human sentiment is notoriously unpredictable and can be significantly impacted by unforeseen events.
No, Advisors, Crypto Is Not a Ponzi Scheme
While the FTX debacle has many Ponzi-like characteristics, most cryptocurrencies do not resemble the infamous schemes.
The FTX Meltdown Calls for Higher Standards in Crypto Journalism
Revelations that Bankman-Fried secretly funded crypto news publisher The Block deepened mistrust of the crypto industry.
There’s Still Investment Opportunity After the Fall of FTX
Those undaunted by the contagion could potentially take advantage of steep discounts.
Post-FTX Meltdown, Regulation-Abiding Companies Can Restore Trust
Crypto companies that adhere to stringent guidelines are less flashy, but will ensure safety and reduce risk.
El crecimiento del ecosistema cuenta la verdadera historia de las criptomonedas, no los precios
Los inversores deberían fijarse en la innovación de los proyectos, no en las líneas rojas.
Ecosystem Growth, Not Prices, Tells the Real Crypto Story
An increasing number of positive narratives around crypto and blockchain technology have emerged in the recent years, but current prices do not reflect the growth. Regulation and risk-appetite could be what’s needed to turn things around.
Crypto Failures Fueled Better Due Diligence
As crypto markets turn turbulent, asset managers perform due diligence by looking at fundamentals like network usership to increase safety.
The Ethereum Merge Finally Happened: So What?
Ethereum is getting ready to ‘merge,’ creating temporary disruptions in some crypto trading and potentially new opportunities for investors. But what does it really mean? In simple but perhaps poorly understood terms, Ethereum will go from a cryptocurrency token backed by a proof-of-work blockchain to one supported by a proof-of-stake blockchain.
Advisors Need to Refine Their Definition of Crypto
Crypto and digital assets are full of new technological terms and jargon that might be daunting or confusing to advisors and clients. For that reason, having some basic, clear definitions of crypto terms might be helpful when answering client questions and serve as a foundation for an advisor’s further incursions into the realm of crypto education.
Blockchain Means So Much More Than Crypto
While the financial industry’s eyes are on crypto, blockchains are already making major changes.
Crypto’s Downturn Makes Space for Education and Regulation
Investors can still become early adopters before crypto reaches full maturity.
Advisors Should Look Before Clients Leap Into DeFi
Defi yields are gaudy but come with risks.
Advisors: Don’t Let Crypto Optimism Override Practical Thinking
Crypto’s future is bright, but investors still need practical steps and insights.
How Two Asset Managers Are Handling 2022’s Crypto Volatility
Risk mitigated approaches to crypto could offer the benefits of holding it but with less downside
6 Ways Advisors Can Help Crypto Investors Avoid Large Losses
It’s not enough to manage volatility and market risk on behalf of clients.
