TradFi


Policy

U.S. Openness to Crypto Could Raise Risk Levels in TradFi, European Regulators Say

"This crypto-friendly stance has the potential to accelerate crypto adoption, including by institutional investors," an ESMA spokesperson said.

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CoinDesk Indices

Unlocking Private Credit’s Potential: How Tokenization Brings DeFi Innovation to Traditional Finance

DeFi’s ethos — permissionless access, composable assets and real-time settlements — are a perfect solution to private credit’s most significant pain points.

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CoinDesk Indices

Stablecoin Revolution: Challenging Risk-Free Rates With On-Chain Money Markets

DeFi’s base rate for lending stablecoins is a structural shift that challenges traditional finance by demonstrating the sustainability of high-yield, low-risk on-chain money markets, says Index Coop’s Crews Enochs.

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CoinDesk Indices

Crypto for Advisors: 2025 Outlook

The outlook for crypto adoption in 2025 is overwhelmingly positive, but not without challenges. Regulatory clarity, institutional participation, and technological innovation will be the pillars of growth.

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Opinion

DeFi’s Renaissance

Pro-crypto legislation could allow DeFi to potentially connect with mainstream financial systems, says Toe Bautista.

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Finance

Will U.S. Election Change Crypto? Maybe, but TradFi Giants Likely to Plow Ahead Regardless

Just this week, in the run-up to Election Day, some big finance projects were announced — suggesting no worries about the road ahead.

The U.S. election may have some short term impact on the crypto industry but TradFi giants are likely to plow ahead regardless of the results. (Douglas Rissing/Getty Image)

Opinion

Planning for Inevitable Regulatory Change

With election day approaching in the U.S., the regulatory environment for digital assets continues to be shrouded in uncertainty. No matter the outcome, investors should brace for regulatory changes in 2025, says Beth Haddock.

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Policy

TradFi Companies 'Want to Transact in Bitcoin,' Says Cantor Fitzgerald CEO

Howard Lutnick was picked by Donald Trump to chair his presidential transition team last month

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Finance

JPMorgan Remains Cautious on Bitcoin as Positive Catalysts Mostly Priced-In

Retail investors seems to have played large role in recent crypto selloff that saw sharpest correction since FTX, the bank said.

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Opinion

How to Mitigate the Unique Risks of Tokenized Assets

Particula’s Senior Vice President of Business Development, Axel Jester, says the growing complexity of tokenized assets demands robust risk management and continuous lifecycle monitoring.

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