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Nickel: Crypto on company balance sheets will continue to boom

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:07:49 +0200

The use of crypto as a reserve asset by publicly-listed companies will continue to grow with professional investors unconcerned about systemic risks, according to new global research by London-based Nickel Digital Asset Management (Nickel).

Nickel: Institutional investors back the long-term crypto outlook

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:17:33 +0100

Professional investors are positive on the long-term outlook for the crypto and digital assets sector with more than half (52%) rating investment opportunities as very attractive, according to new global research by London-based Nickel Digital Asset Management (Nickel).

Nickel: Growing institutional involvement is driving crypto fund launches

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:21:05 +0100

The increasing involvement by large traditional financial institutions in crypto is triggering a boom in new fund launches in the sector, according to new global researchby London-based Nickel Digital Asset Management (Nickel).

Nickel: Institutional investors continue to boost their crypto holdings

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:53:17 +0100

Despite the previous year’s volatility, more than 9 out of 10 institutional investors and wealth managers still plan to increase holdings in crypto and digital assets in the year ahead, according to new global research by Nickel Digital Asset Management (Nickel).

Probability & Partners: Will stablecoins become the new gold?

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:26:26 +0100

Door Yusi Wang, Senior Risk Consultant at Probability & Partners

In the volatile world of crypto, investors often look for assets that combine the benefits of blockchain, such as decentralization, privacy, and 24/7 availability, with reliable price stability. Stablecoins were created to meet this need. They act as a bridge between traditional financial systems and digital assets, removing the time and geographic constraints of conventional payments.

Panel discussion 'Blockchain & digital assets'

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 06:04:12 +0100

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Is blockchain a brilliant solution to a problem that has not yet been identified, or are we missing out on a significant opportunity by not investing now in a technology that has the potential to generate exceptional returns? The panel discussion at the end of the Financial Investigator seminar on AI and blockchain was a fascinating conclusion to an afternoon full of insights into the disruptive technologies that investors need to form an opinion about.

By Esther Waal

Lars Heerink (Blockcentral): Think of NFTs as a digital version of a bearer share.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:01:53 +0100

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By Esther Waal

The crypto market is rapidly professionalising. Following Bitcoin ETFs in 2024, 2025 will bring further regulation and institutional entry. MiCA will create a harmonised supervisory framework, while tokenisation of real-world assets will bring digital and traditional markets closer together. At the same time, questions remain about applications, strategy and positioning within multi-asset portfolios. Reason enough for Financial Investigator to ask Lars Heerink, Founder of Blockcentral, a number of questions.

Jeroen Tielman (Theta Capital): Stablecoins are much faster and cheaper

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:01:12 +0100

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By Esther Waal

The crypto market is rapidly becoming more professional. Following Bitcoin ETFs in 2024, 2025 will bring further regulation and institutional entry. MiCA will create a harmonised supervisory framework, while tokenisation of real-world assets will bring digital and traditional markets closer together. At the same time, questions remain about applications, strategy and positioning within multi-asset portfolios. Reason enough for Financial Investigator to ask Jeroen Tielman, Head of Institutional Relations at Theta Capital, a number of questions.

Probability & Partners: How stable are stablecoins?

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:30:11 +0100

By Yusi Wang, Senior Risk Consultant, and Gerd-Jan Wiggen, Partner, both at Probability & Partners

The development of tokenized assets in the EU market has grown rapidly in recent years and is expected to continue expanding, particularly with the rise of stablecoins.

AllUnity to launch Swiss Franc-denominated stablecoin

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:26:26 +0100

AllUnity, a joint venture between DWS, Flow Traders, and Galaxy, and a regulated e-money institute, today announced its intent to launch a Swiss franc–denominated stablecoin named CHFAU.

Maurice Mureau (Hodl Group): Tokenisation and AI will be the main growth drivers towards 2026

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:01:54 +0100

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By Esther Waal

The crypto market is rapidly becoming more professional. Following Bitcoin ETFs in 2024, 2025 will bring further regulation and institutional entry. MiCA will create a harmonised supervisory framework, while tokenisation of real-world assets will bring digital and traditional markets closer together. At the same time, questions remain about applications, strategy and positioning within multi-asset portfolios. Reason enough for Financial Investigator to ask Maurice Mureau, CEO of Hodl Group, a number of questions.

Martijn van Veen (M11 Funds): AIFMD makes crypto funds accessible to institutional investors

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 06:02:42 +0100

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By Esther Waal

The crypto market is rapidly becoming more professional. Following Bitcoin ETFs in 2024, 2025 will bring further regulation and institutional entry. MiCA will create a harmonised supervisory framework, while tokenisation of real-world assets will bring digital and traditional markets closer together. At the same time, questions remain about applications, strategy and positioning within multi-asset portfolios. Reason enough for Financial Investigator to ask Martijn van Veen, Managing Director & Partner at M11 Funds, a number of questions.

Nickel Digital AM: Crypto and PE offer the best opportunities for risk-adjusted returns

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:26:48 +0100

Cryptocurrencies and private equity offer the biggest opportunities for risk-adjusted returns over the next five years, according to new global research by Nickel Digital Asset Management

Lucas Wensing (Amdax): MiCA creates a level playing field and strengthens confidence

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:01:41 +0100

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By Esther Waal

Jeroen Blokland (Blokland Smart Multi-Asset Fund): Correlation with other asset classes particularly low

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 06:04:48 +0100

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By Esther Waal

The crypto market is rapidly becoming more professional. Following Bitcoin ETFs in 2024, 2025 will bring further regulation and institutional entry. MiCA will create a harmonised supervisory framework, while tokenisation of real-world assets will bring digital and traditional markets closer together. At the same time, questions remain about applications, strategy and positioning within multi-asset portfolios. Reason enough for Financial Investigator to ask Jeroen Blokland, Founder and Manager of Blokland Smart Multi-Asset Fund, a number of questions.

M11 Funds: Making crypto accessible to traditional investors

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:11:31 +0100

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M11 Funds aims to bridge the gap between digital assets and the traditional investment world. The company makes crypto investable through fully AIFMD-regulated, liquid funds. Financial Investigator spoke with founder Martijn van Veen.

By Jolanda de Groot

Brava Finance: Institutional investors search for digital asset alternatives

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 09:42:21 +0100

Institutional investors and wealth managers are increasingly looking for digital asset alternatives amid worries about Bitcoin prices rising and falling significantly, new global research from Brava Finance shows.

Brava Finance: Wealth managers are focusing on stablecoin opportunities

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 09:35:38 +0100

Almost nine out of 10 (88%) wealth managers who are already investing in digital assets, say they have a good or better understanding of stablecoins – a digital asset used for making payments or within investment strategies – with 16% saying their knowledge is excellent, new global research from Brava Finance shows.

Brava Finance: Institutional investors most likely to use stablecoins for DeFi

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 09:15:57 +0100

Global research from Brava Finance with institutional investors (pension funds, insurance asset managers, family offices and hedge funds) and wealth managers who are already investing in digital assets, shows they are most likely to use stablecoins to access DeFi opportunities.

DNB: ECB zet volgende stap in voorbereiding digitale euro

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 12:28:26 +0100

De Raad van Bestuur van de Europese Centrale Bank (ECB) heeft besloten door te gaan naar een volgende fase van het digitale euro‑project.

Brava Finance: Institutional investors turn their attention to stablecoins

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 12:09:54 +0100

Global research from Brava Finance with institutional investors (pension funds, insurance asset managers, family offices and hedge funds) and wealth managers who currently invest in digital assets, shows nearly half (47%) already have a stablecoin strategy while 52% are developing one as interest in the sector surges.

Ostrum AM: Stablecoins kunnen beleid van de Fed ondermijnen

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 14:48:47 +0200

De groei van dollar-gekoppelde stablecoins dreigt een blinde vlek te worden voor centrale banken, waarschuwt Ostrum Asset Management, onderdeel van Natixis Investment Managers. Volgens strateeg Axel Botte zadelen deze stabielere cryptomunten het monetaire beleid op met enkele aanzienlijke uitdagingen.

DWS: Stablecoins dringen door financiële stelsel

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 09:02:03 +0200

Met een gezamenlijke waarde van ruim $250 miljard en transactievolumes die zelfs die van Visa en Mastercard samen overtreffen, zijn stablecoins op weg gemeengoed te worden in het digitale betalingslandschap.

Nickel: Crypto treasury companies perceived as a time bomb to the ecosystem

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 14:30:18 +0200

Investment professionals working in digital assets are increasingly concerned about the boom in Bitcoin treasuries as more publicly-listed companies hold Bitcoin as a reserve asset on their balance sheets, a poll by London-based Nickel Digital Asset Management (Nickel) shows.

Amdax initiates Amsterdam Bitcoin Treasury Strategy (AMBTS)

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 11:36:38 +0200

Amdax, one of the Netherlands’ leading crypto service providers, has initiated AMBTS B.V. (‘AMBTS’), with the intention of listing a Bitcoin treasury company on Euronext Amsterdam. The long-term ambition of AMBTS is to become a 1% Bitcoin treasury company¹ over time and unlock a compelling investment opportunity for institutional investors.