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TradFi Sees Opportunity in Crypto Despite ‘Red Wedding,’ Burning Buildings

Asset managers see decline in crypto valuations as a chance to increase exposure.

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Crypto Investors: Why You Need to Understand Layer 1 Protocols

There’s value in crypto, especially layer 1 protocols, even if regulators and politicians don’t dig enough to see it.

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Ether Trading Volume Surged 1,400% in First Half as Institutions Took Exposure: Coinbase

Ether outperformed bitcoin in terms of volume growth and price performance.

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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.

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BlockFi Looks to Tap Institutional Market With New Platform

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

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Q1 2021 Industry Trends: Institutional Interest in ETH Ramps Up

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

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange ascended three spots in the ranking of bitcoin futures exchanges.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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