Gen Z

Gen Z

Finance

Gen Z 'nihilism' is fueling a $100 trillion crypto derivatives boom in response to a broken system

A significant increase in housing costs makes home ownership unattainable for many Gen Z individuals, leading to financial nihilism, said CoinFund's David Pakman.

Coinfund Managing Partner David Pakman stands on stage at Consensus Hong Kong

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Crypto Long & Short: Gen Z trusts code over bank promises

In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Haider Rafique of OKX shares a firm study on the generational perspectives of crypto investing. Then, Sky defies 2026 downturn in Chart of the Week.

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Crypto for Advisors: When Crypto Meets Netflix

How Black Mirror’s on-chain experiment is paving the way for the future of entertainment monetization.

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Finance

For Millennials, Bitcoin Is the New Real Estate

Bitcoin represents a new frontier for wealth accumulation among younger generations. Instead of pursuing increasingly expensive real estate, younger investors might consider allocating funds to bitcoin, says Cyrus Ip, head of content, Bybit.

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Web3

Crypto for Advisors: Innovating Legacy Programs with Blockchain

In this week's issue of Crypto for Advisors, learn how brands are leveraging blockchain to innovate loyalty programs.

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Markets

Investment as a Service: Table Stakes for the Next Crypto Cycle

It’s no longer enough for crypto exchanges to simply facilitate buying and selling cryptocurrency.

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Back to School: Supporting the Next Generation of Investors

How will advisors adapt to support the next gen investor? Erik Anderson from Global X takes us through the changing landscape in today’s Crypto for Advisor newsletter.

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Videos

Influencer Miss Teen Crypto on Crypto Adoption Among Gen Z

Crypto influencer Miss Teen Crypto uses her online platforms to spread awareness about crypto adoption to Gen Z. The influencer shares what inspired her to teach her peers about bitcoin and what they’re finding interesting about blockchain technologies.

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