Institutional Investments

Crypto Long & Short: Crypto Needs More Than VC Interest

Plus: Correcting misconceptions about institutional interest in crypto, and why Circle going public may bring greater regulatory clarity in the U.S. for stablecoins.

Markets  ·  18 July 2021

BlockFi Looks to Tap Institutional Market With New Platform

BlockFi launched BlockFi Prime as more institutional investors show an interest in crypto.

News  ·  10 June 2021
Ether

Q1 2021 Industry Trends: Institutional Interest in ETH Ramps Up

These three events and two metrics show how ether markets are maturing.

Markets  ·  12 April 2021
crypto fund

Bitcoin Manager With $1B Crypto Goal Is Backed by Hedge Fund Vet Alan Howard: Report

One River Digital Asset Management already holds $600 million in bitcoin and ether.

News  ·  16 December 2020
Ripple

Ripple CEO Intends to ‘Press Advantage’ With New Investments

CEO Brad Garlinghouse said Ripple is "in a very strong position... and I intend to press our advantage" through new investments.

Markets  ·  9 August 2019
Exchanges

The Ultimate Irony of Crypto Trading

Dave Weisberger, CEO of CoinRoutes, looks at some of the main inefficiencies of crypto markets, and how investors can navigate them.

Markets  ·  30 March 2019
Security

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.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 March 2019
Exchanges

A New Exchange Launches, Letting Institutions Custody Their Own Crypto

LGO Markets, a new crypto exchange for institutional investors with an unusual approach to custody, will launch spot trading on March 11.

Business  ·  4 March 2019
Investments

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.

Business  ·  23 February 2019
Investments

Two Public Pensions Anchor Morgan Creek’s New $40 Million Venture Fund

In a potential first for the crypto investment sector, two U.S. public pension funds are dipping their toes in Morgan Creek's latest vehicle.

Business  ·  12 February 2019
Blockchain

Crypto Wallet Startup Blockchain Launches Institutional Platform

Bitcoin wallet provider Blockchain (formerly known as Blockchain.info) launched an institutional advisory platform, the company announced Thursday.

Markets  ·  28 June 2018