Institutions are accelerating their adoption of crypto, with major players steadily entering the market and expanding their exposure to digital assets. But while participation is rising, the way these institutions engage with the ecosystem has fundamentally changed. The old model, where funds parked large amounts of capital directly on crypto exchanges, is being replaced. In…
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BeInCrypto, the world’s leading multilingual crypto news platform, and Proof of Talk, the “Davos of Web3,” are joining forces to co-host the Institutional 100 Awards. An awards program with a simple rule: if you made the list, you deserved to be there. Winners will be announced during Proof of Talk, June 2-3, 2026, at the…
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Blockchain infrastructure company Securitize has appointed Brett Redfearn, a former US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) official, as president. The move comes amid a broader wave of former regulators moving into executive roles as crypto seeks greater credibility. Securitize Scales Up Ahead of Public Debut As president, Redfearn will work with Securitize’s leadership team to…
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The digital asset market has officially outgrown its era of speculation. The real story of 2026 isn’t about price swings; it’s about the quiet, massive re-engineering of global finance happening behind the scenes. At the heart of this shift is Fireblocks. While others focused on the hype, Fireblocks focused on the plumbing, creating the secure,…
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Morgan Stanley’s spot Bitcoin ETF, trading under the ticker MSBT, is set to debut on NYSE Arca on April 8 with a 0.14% management fee, the lowest of any US spot Bitcoin fund. The product makes Morgan Stanley the first major US bank to issue a proprietary spot Bitcoin ETF rather than distribute a third-party…
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Binance has expanded its institutional loan product with higher leverage, broader access, and fixed-rate options, even as its chief compliance officer (CCO) reportedly weighs an exit. The update raises the maximum leverage cap from 4x to 5x for all eligible risk units. Know Your Business (KYB)-verified clients at VIP 1 and above now qualify, down…
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As of 2026, about 25 US asset managers directly offer crypto products (ETFs, trusts, or funds). But the five largest crypto-focused asset managers now collectively oversee well over $100 billion in digital asset products. Their dominance reflects how deeply institutional capital has embedded itself into crypto through regulated ETFs. Five Firms Control Nearly $100 Billion…
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Franklin Templeton is setting up a standalone cryptocurrency division by acquiring 250 Digital, a firm spun off from venture capital outfit CoinFund earlier this year. The $1.7 trillion asset manager is making its boldest digital-asset move yet, targeting pension and sovereign wealth funds. What Franklin Templeton Is Building The unit will operate under the name…
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Jeff Park voluntarily resigned as Chief Investment Officer of ProCap Financial (BRR), effective April 3, 2026, according to an SEC filing. The departure ends an eight-month stint at the Bitcoin treasury company founded by Anthony Pompliano. ProCap has not named a successor. What the SEC Filing Reveals The 8-K filing states Park’s exit was voluntary…
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Korea Investment Securities, one of South Korea’s largest brokerages, is exploring a stake in Coinone. The firm is in early talks to acquire shares in the country’s third-ranked crypto exchange, the Herald Economy reported. The deal would add another chapter to an unprecedented wave of consolidation reshaping Korea’s crypto sector. A Crowded Field of Suitors…
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