Latest from Alexandra Levis
Why the Market Needs a Rules-Based Benchmark for Centralised Exchanges
Joshua de Vos of CoinDesk Data shares the April 2025 edition of the Exchange Benchmark report which sheds light on which exchanges operate at institutional standards and those still falling short.

The Case for Digital Asset Treasury Companies
Digital asset treasury companies, at least those underpinned by end game-winning assets and the right strategy, create tremendous shareholder value and may be the best way to invest in digital assets for many investors, says Upexi’s Brian Rudick.

Branded and Established Stablecoins Are Not Competitors; They’re a Power Combo
Branded and established stablecoins win when they work together, writes Bastion CEO Nassim Eddequiouaq.

The Convergence of TradFi and Digital Asset Markets – A Maturing Ecosystem
The institutionalization of digital assets and its convergence with traditional financial systems is not a passing trend, but a structural realignment of markets, says Hunting Hill Global Capital’s Adam Guren.

From Steam Engines to Ethereum Staking: How Insurance Enables Innovation
Insuring validator yields opens doors to financial products once deemed too risky, writes CoinFund’s Christopher Perkins and market infrastructure expert Finbarr Hutcheson.

From Hype to Reality: 2025’s Emerging Innovations in DePIN and AI
The journey from hype to reality in DePIN and AI shows that genuine innovation lies in solving real-world problems with practical and efficient solutions, says Bullish Capital Management’s Sylvia To.

Crypto’s Market Penetration Tipping Point
Crypto is expected to cross the 10% threshold of adoption in 2025, marking the transition from niche to mainstream, says Psalion's Alec Beckman.

Tokenization is Full Steam Ahead… with Tracks Still Needing to be Built
STM.co’s Jason Barraza shares TokenizeThis 2025 key takeaways on RWA tokenization momentum and the remaining challenges to address.

A Pre-Consensus Lift Amidst Lingering Recession Whispers
Following weeks of turbulence, a shift in sentiment sparked a notable crypto rally coinciding with CoinDesk's Consensus conference in Toronto, creating an atmosphere of optimism and good vibes, says CoinDesk Indices’ Andy Baehr.

The Market Reaction to Trump's Tariffs Signals a Broader Acceptance of Bitcoin's ‘Digital Gold’ Narrative
The response of bitcoin prices to the destabilizing announcement of U.S. tariffs in April suggests the digital asset may be achieving one of its fundamental promises, says Hashdex’s Gerry O’Shea.

