Share this article
UK Hedge Fund Marshall Wace to Start Investing in Crypto Assets: Report
The hedge fund plans to invest in areas such as blockchain technology, payments systems for digital currencies and stablecoins.
Updated Sep 14, 2021, 1:21 p.m. Published Jul 6, 2021, 12:42 p.m.
In this article
Hedge fund Marshall Wace plans to start investing in digital assets as interest in cryptocurrencies grows, the Financial Times said, citing people familiar with the firm’s plans.
STORY CONTINUES BELOW
Don't miss another story.Subscribe to the Crypto Daybook Americas Newsletter today. See all newsletters
- Marshall Wace plans to invest in areas such as blockchain technology, payments systems for digital currencies and stablecoins, the FT said.
- The firm, which manages $55 billion in assets, also intends to take stakes in privately owned digital finance companies, the people said.
Read more: $166B Asset Manager Renaissance Eyes Bitcoin Futures for Flagship Fund
More For You
L1 tokens broadly underperformed in 2025 despite a backdrop of regulatory and institutional wins. Explore the key trends defining ten major blockchains below.
What to know:
2025 was defined by a stark divergence: structural progress collided with stagnant price action. Institutional milestones were reached and TVL increased across most major ecosystems, yet the majority of large-cap Layer-1 tokens finished the year with negative or flat returns.
This report analyzes the structural decoupling between network usage and token performance. We examine 10 major blockchain ecosystems, exploring protocol versus application revenues, key ecosystem narratives, mechanics driving institutional adoption, and the trends to watch as we head into 2026.
More For You
Filecoin drops as bears test support
The storage token faced selling pressure at the $1.33 resistance level while institutions accumulated on the dips.
What to know:
- FIL declined from $1.32 to $1.29 over 24 hours as a bearish channel pattern emerged.
- Trading volume was 180% above average during the rejection from $1.33 resistance.
- A sharp bounce from $1.28 support signals institutional buying interest at key levels.
Top Stories
