Nearly half (47%) of traditional hedge funds surveyed this year have exposure to cryptocurrencies, up from 29% in 2023 and 37% in 2022, as increased clarity around regulations and the launch of exchange-traded funds in the U.S. and Asia draw more investors into the asset class, according to a new report by AIMA and PwC. … [Read more...] about Nearly half of traditional hedge funds have exposure to digital assets
What Ethereum ETF approval means for the crypto market
The launch of an Ethereum Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) marks a significant milestone for the cryptocurrency market, potentially ushering in a new era of accessibility and legitimacy for digital assets. As the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, Ethereum has long been a focal point for investors and developers alike. The introduction of an Ethereum ETF could … [Read more...] about What Ethereum ETF approval means for the crypto market
Spot ethereum ETFs begin trading in U.S.
Spot ethereum exchanged-traded funds — nine different ether ETFs from eight issuers — began trading Tuesday. … [Read more...] about Spot ethereum ETFs begin trading in U.S.
Majority of top U.S. hedge funds now invest in bitcoin ETFs
In a significant shift towards mainstream adoption of digital assets, over half of the top U.S. hedge funds now own bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), according to the report from River. … [Read more...] about Majority of top U.S. hedge funds now invest in bitcoin ETFs
Thailand approves first bitcoin ETF
In a significant development for the cryptocurrency market, the Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the country’s first bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF). This landmark decision marks a major step forward in integrating digital assets into Thailand's financial ecosystem and offers investors a regulated and accessible means of investing in bitcoin. … [Read more...] about Thailand approves first bitcoin ETF
BlackRock’s bitcoin ETF becomes the largest bitcoin fund in the world
BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust has become the world's largest fund for the world's largest cryptocurrency, racking up nearly $20 billion in total assets since listing in the U.S. in January, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday. … [Read more...] about BlackRock’s bitcoin ETF becomes the largest bitcoin fund in the world
SEC approves spot ethereum ETFs
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved applications from Nasdaq, CBOE and NYSE to list ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs). … [Read more...] about SEC approves spot ethereum ETFs
Hong Kong approves first bitcoin and ether spot ETFs
Hong Kong approved the launch of several spot bitcoin and ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs). … [Read more...] about Hong Kong approves first bitcoin and ether spot ETFs