A look at the search for additional revenue streams from crypto investments, and what that says about the evolution of the asset class.
Crypto Futures and Institutional Interest: Looking in the Wrong Place
Cboe’s suspension of bitcoin futures highlights a mistake we’re all making when it comes to institutional involvement, argues Noelle Acheson.
Caution and Crypto Custody: Convenient Companions
Crypto custody is more complex than most of us realize, explains Noelle Acheson. Caution is wise, even if it slows institutional involvement.
The Virtuous Circle of Market Data
The growth of data analytics is about more than extracting insights from bits and bytes – it’s about the role of markets, argues Noelle Acheson.
Old Meets Young: Pension Funds and Crypto Investment
Are pension funds poised to invest in crypto assets? Not yet, argues Noelle Acheson – but a shift has started.
What QuadrigaCX Says About Institutional Crypto Investment
Noelle Acheson looks at the lessons learned for the crypto market following the collapse of the QuadrigaCX exchange.
What We’re Missing About Institutional Investment in Crypto Winter
Institutional investment in crypto is not as divorced from retail sentiment as many believe, writes Noelle Acheson.
Security Tokens vs. Tokenized Securities: It’s More Than Semantics
Security tokens and tokenized securities are not the same thing – it’s important that we recognize the difference, argues Noelle Acheson.
Oceans Apart: Crypto Regulation in the US and EU
The differences between U.S. and EU approaches to crypto asset regulation are even more complicated than they appear, writes Noelle Acheson.
Tokenized Securities: Curb Your Enthusiasm
Tokenized securities hold promise, but we shouldn’t overlook how hard it is to spin up new markets.
Why the CFTC’s Questions About Ethereum Matter
The questions on ethereum the CFTC put to the public show that the regulator has been considering derivatives on cryptocurrencies other than bitcoin – they also point to a new collaborative approach to sector oversight.
Coinbase and the Awkwardness of Growing Up
Coinbase’s reveal of 31 tokens it’s considering listing sparked a flurry of controversy. The strategy makes business sense, but the communication raises questions.
The SEC’s Recent Rulings Are More About Exchanges Than ICOs
The SEC’s focus on crypto exchanges may disrupt some business models, add compliance and paperwork costs, and perhaps trigger a sector concentration.
Bitmain Is Going Public, But What Type of Investment Is It Anyway?
The difference with Bitmain going public is the investor exposure to cryptocurrencies. And that’s where things get complicated…
How Commerzbank Is Throwing Out the Business Blockchain Playbook
The German bank is building on five different blockchains, and not just to hedge its bets – it sees a multi-chain future.
Blockchain Trade Finance Is Breaking Proof-of-Concept Gridlock
After years of tests and concepts, enterprise blockchain may be having a breakthrough moment, with several notable trials in trade finance advancing.