Pension Funds
Indiana prepares to put bitcoin in its public retirement plans
Lawmakers pass HB 1042 allowing public funds to access bitcoin and ETFs, while banning crypto ATMs amid rising fraud concerns.
Tokenization Could Revitalize Chile’s Struggling Pension System
Recent reforms are a step toward improving Chile’s pension system — but without embracing tokenization and other technological innovations, the system may continue to lag, argues María Pía Aqueveque Jabbaz.
South Korea’s National Pension Service Eyes Blockchain for $890B Fund's Transactions
The NPS plans to invite blockchain experts and companies to participate in a preliminary disclosure process before starting a research study.
Brazil Bars Major Pension Funds From Investing in Cryptocurrencies
The move contrasts with developments in other countries, such as the U.S. and U.K., where some pension funds have begun to experiment with crypto exposure.
First UK Pension Fund Invests in Bitcoin
Moving bitcoin into pension schemes is “a bold step that reflects the forward-thinking nature of the trustees involved,” pension specialist Cartwright told Corporate Advisor magazine.
South Korea's Pension Fund Snaps Up Nearly $34M MicroStrategy Shares
NPS also holds over $45 million worth of Coinbase shares.
Jersey City to Invest in Bitcoin ETFs, the Latest Pension to Dive Into Crypto
“The question on whether Crypto/Bitcoin is here to stay is largely over + crypto/Bitcoin won,” said Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop in a tweet.
Coinbase to Target Australia's Self-Managed Pension Funds: Bloomberg
“We are working on an offering to service those clients really well on a one-off basis — to have them trade with us and stay with us," a Coinbase official said.
BlackRock Sees Sovereign Wealth Funds, Pensions Coming to Bitcoin ETFs
The asset manager has been helping educate pension funds, endowments and sovereign wealth funds about the new spot bitcoin ETF products, BlackRock’s head of digital assets said.
World's Largest Pension Fund Seeks Information on Bitcoin Under Portfolio Diversification Plan
Japan's state pension fund, GPIF, is seeking information about bitcoin as part of a broader strategy initiated in response to significant economic and societal changes and technological advancements.
