83% of Institutions Plan to Boost Crypto Holdings, Survey Finds

Institutional investors are increasing their crypto allocations, with 83% of those surveyed by Coinbase planning to invest more in 2025, driven by strong returns, growing DeFi adoption, and expanding stablecoin use. Coinbase Survey Shows Institutional Confidence in Crypto Soaring Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) published the results of its Institutional Investor Survey on March 18, … Read more

Aave Labs Introduces Compliance-Friendly DeFi Platform for Institutional Investors

Aave Labs launched the Horizon initiative on Thursday targeting institutional investors with products centered on tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) to bridge decentralized finance (DeFi) and traditional financial systems. Horizon Initiative Launches to Expand DeFi Access for Institutional Investors The initiative aims to integrate institutional capital into DeFi by tokenizing assets such as securities, bonds, and … Read more

Market Makers Accused of Helping Investors Bypass Locked Token Arrangements

Venture capital firms and angel investors are reportedly circumventing lock-up periods for crypto tokens by using market-making firms to trade them off-market. Constructing ‘Two-Sided Books’ Some venture capital (VC) firms and angel investors reportedly have devised methods enabling them to offload locked-up tokens before they can be traded on the open market. According to a … Read more

Institutional Investors Brace for Crypto Boom With Trump’s Regulatory Overhaul

Institutional investors are betting on a crypto boom under President Donald Trump, with 92% expecting favorable regulations and key appointments to accelerate industry growth, a survey found. Institutional Investors Eye Regulatory Wins as Trump’s Crypto Agenda Takes Shape Institutional investors and wealth managers anticipate a more favorable regulatory environment and increased growth for digital assets … Read more

Report: German Investment Bank Dekabank Launches Institutional Crypto Services

Dekabank, a prominent German investment bank, has reportedly launched cryptocurrency trading and custody services for institutional clients after nearly two years of development. This move comes after receiving regulatory approval for a crypto custody license from the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) and operating under the supervision of the European Central Bank (ECB). Board member … Read more

DigiFT to Tokenize $6.3 Billion Invesco Credit Fund for Institutional Investors

DigiFT, a licensed blockchain exchange in Singapore, has partnered with Invesco to tokenize a $6.3 billion private credit fund, allowing accredited and institutional investors to gain exposure via USD, USDC, and USDT. This move highlights the growing demand for tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) in the financial sector. Invesco and DigiFT Partner to Launch Tokenized Private … Read more

Ticking Clock: Institutional Bitcoin Supply Dwindles as Holders Tighten Their Grip

As bitcoin hovers just above $97,000 per unit, conversations are intensifying over the possibility of a future supply squeeze. On Monday, digital asset manager Bitwise highlighted a crucial reality: if corporations and governments seek to acquire substantial quantities of BTC, they will need to persuade current holders to part with their assets—a task that may … Read more

Ripple: Digital Assets Are Fueling $100B Custody Boom—Institutions Are Scrambling

The global custody market is booming, projected to exceed $100 billion by 2033, with crypto driving demand for secure, compliant, and scalable custody solutions, Ripple says. Crypto Custody Is Booming: Ripple Unveils the Blueprint for Custodian Success Ripple published insights on Feb. 5, 2025, detailing how custodians can address the growing demand for institutional crypto … Read more