Just like equities have the S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100, we now see the emergence of cryptocurrency and digital asset indices.
FIL, GRT Rally Boosts CoinDesk Computing Index as Bitcoin Struggles
FIL’s market-beating surge to a 12-month high of $8.5 comes on the heels of Filecoin’s Feb. 16 announcement that it would host programmable blockchain Solana’s block history.
Bitcoin Flat as Traders Look Forward to the ‘Year of the Dragon’
Market enthusiasts expect the year of the dragon to bring good fortune for the crypto market, but more traditional analysts advice caution.
Investment Manager Methodic Unveils Ether Staking Fund Offering Exposure to ETH Price and Yield
The Methodic CoinDesk ETH Staking Fund offers institutional exposure to spot ETH price and staking yields.
Canadian Exchange TMX Soon to Start Bitcoin Futures Trading
The futures contracts will trade on the Montreal Exchange and will be cash-settled and denominated in U.S. dollars, the exchange said.
How Ethereum Staking Stacks Up in the Proof-of-Stake Landscape
Why is Ethereum the best bet for staking investors? Answer: because it combats inflation.
Islamic Coin in Pact With CoinDesk Indices to Discuss Sharia-Compliant Benchmarks
Islamic Coin is the native currency of HAQQ, a network focused on developing a Shariah-compliant financial ecosystem.
CoinDesk Indices Expands Into APAC Region in Deal With ICE Futures Singapore
ICE Futures Singapore’s bitcoin futures contracts will now be known as CoinDesk Bitcoin Futures contracts.
Back to School: Supporting the Next Generation of Investors
How will advisors adapt to support the next gen investor? Erik Anderson from Global X takes us through the changing landscape in today’s Crypto for Advisor newsletter.
Why Wealth Managers Are Choosing These Crypto Accounts
Separately managed accounts have seen explosive growth in TradFi, and there are benefits in crypto, too.
DeFi and Credit Risk
As a potentially disruptive sector, DeFi must set aside some of its lofty ideals, for now, and focus on financial solutions with demonstrable global demand and adoption.
Crypto for Advisors: Bitcoin and the Bull
What’s behind the bull case for bitcoin? Brian Rudick and Matt Kunke from GSR take us through the reasons in today’s Crypto for Advisors newsletter.
A Guide to TradFi Blockchain Adoption
As financial institutions look to come on-chain, total value locked, or TVL, is anticipated to be the leading indicator of where adoption will occur.
Why Good Indexes Are Vital to Crypto’s Future
Indexing is vital for the advancement of new asset classes like crypto, but the U.S. regulatory crackdown is hampering their development.
Fiduciary Duty During Uncertain Times
Advisors can navigate their fiduciary duty to support clients interested in cryptocurrency in the absence of clear frameworks.
Bitcoin Dreams Are Coming True in Argentina and Turkey
It’s no surprise a BTC-backing candidate just won a primary election in Argentina.
Why Crypto Investors Should Care About Tokenomics: Crypto Long & Short
Perceptions of token issuance by projects have changed dramatically during the crypto winter.
In Canada, Spot Bitcoin ETFs Have Been Working for Years
Gorast Tasevski and Haan Palcu-Chang of Purpose Investments share thoughts about bitcoin ETFs – and Canada.
What in the World Is Going on With Crypto Regulation?
Regulatory clarity has fueled crypto bull markets, demonstrated by Japan’s 2016 adoption of crypto as payment and OCC’s 2020 endorsement of crypto engagement. While global strides in clear crypto regulations are evident, particularly in Hong Kong, EU and UK, the US lags, emphasizing the need for enhanced regulatory certainty in the industry’s advancement.
Crypto Market Leaders and Laggards: The Biggest Movers of the Week
Stellar (XLM), XRP (XRP) and Shiba Inu (SHIB) were notable winners from the last week, while Curve Finance (CRV) and Augur (REP) struggled. The market is down overall, according to CoinDesk Market Index, but only marginally compared to recent growth.
