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Bitcoin ETFs given green light by US regulator

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 11 JAN 2024
... investors and financial advisers to access US listed bitcoin spot ETFs through local brokerages. Betashares head of digital assets Justin Arzadon said the SEC's decision to approve spot bitcoin ETFs from a range of fund managers is a watershed day ...

Global X accelerates push to leapfrog local rivals

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 DEC 2023
... "As competition enters the market, we cannot take our leadership in niche market segments, such as commodities, digital assets and thematics for granted," Tuckwell said. "We will continue to defend our position in this space while diversifying into new ...

Crypto exchanges to obey financial services rulebook

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 16 OCT 2023
... Markets chief executive Caroline Bowler called the consultation a "positive progression for the crypto industry." "Digital assets are so clearly the future of financial services," she said. "It's imperative the country keeps pace with our international ...

Calastone, Schroders collaborate on tokenised investment vehicle

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 27 JUN 2023
... finance with a positive impact on asset management." "At Schroders, we understand the vital role tokenisation and digital assets may play in modern economic arrangements, and we are delighted to be working with Calastone to contribute to the advancement ...

BlackRock Bitcoin ETF: A landmark institutional event?

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 26 JUN 2023
... collaborated to back EDX Markets, a non-custodial cryptocurrency exchange for institutional investors. Fidelity Digital Assets president Tom Jessop said that platform will provide investors with the security, custody, and liquidity they need to participate ...

BlackRock files for bitcoin ETF

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 16 JUN 2023
... spot bitcoin ETF. The creation of the iShares Bitcoin Trust comes amid a period of extreme volatility for many digital assets, including bitcoin. Recent events in the digital asset industry, including the bankruptcy of several entities and regulatory ...

HNW population sees biggest decline in decade

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 JUN 2023
... add more alternative investment products to portfolios in the coming year. "Alternative investments (other than digital assets) yielded restrained enthusiasm from risk-averse investors, we learned through out January 2023 HNWI survey," Capgemini said. ...

New Australian digital assets bill to regulate crypto

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 30 MAR 2023
Crypto regulation in Australia has taken a giant leap, with Senator Andrew Bragg unveiling the Digital Assets (Market Regulation) Bill 2023. The Digital Assets Bill 2023 aims to transform Australia's digital asset landscape by implementing a robust ...

Family offices ready to take risks

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 23 MAR 2023
... About 56% of respondents said there is greater transparency around riskier and more specialised asset classes, like digital assets. Further, 42% said this is encouraged by improved regulation of the sector. Emerging market equities and investment grade ...

Assets under custody stagnant: Data

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 10 FEB 2023
... and feedback to changing regulatory requirements, their evolving role in supporting institutional involvement in digital assets, including cryptocurrencies, and the future direction of the ASX's CHESS replacement project. "Innovation, digital asset evolution ...