Research & Insights

Algorithmic stablecoins are governed by an algorithm designed to achieve price stability by managing the circulating supply against a secondary reserve asset.

Commodity-backed stablecoins may not be the most popular stablecoin segment, but they hold the power to revolutionize and help overcome traditional commodity holding challenges.

Crypto portfolio management is a challenging task. So how can a crypto portfolio tracker help portfolio managers increase their productivity and maximize their returns?

Is Bitcoin trending towards a stronger correlation with stocks, or is it merely a coincidence that both assets are in a bearish period? Learn more about the evolving correlation.

Gensler makes waves, with Canada seemingly joining the US' crusade to regulate crypto - stablecoins in particular. Meanwhile, Solana’s outage woes continue.

Fiat-backed stablecoins are by far the largest segment of the stablecoin sector by market capitalization. Learn more about what this type of stablecoin is and how it works.

US regulatory proposal aims to sideline crypto; Binance is considering ending US partnerships; and altcoins tied to network utility are riding high.

Stablecoins are arguably the most important segment of crypto assets. Learn more about their evolution, the increasing scrutiny and the “stablecoin trilemma” that has emerged.

Rare golden cross on the BTC daily chart, with a looming death cross on the weekly: what's next ? Crypto ETFs surge ahead; and Australia announces a three-stage regulatory plan.

FTX's sudden collapse has caused U.S. lawmakers to hit the brakes on further progress while the fallout settles. What is the current state of play, and how could things progress from here?

Rare golden cross on the BTC daily chart, with a looming death cross on the weekly: what's next ? Crypto ETFs surge ahead; and Australia announces a three-stage regulatory plan.

As crypto asset management becomes increasingly regulated, portfolio managers need a proper toolkit to support rapid and effective decision-making, while providing compliance and due diligence.

In this webinar, industry experts discuss how funds can optimize costs and their usage of technology, systems & processes to win and retain business and prepare for the next growth cycle.

More layoffs at Gemini, more failures uncovered at Binance and more pressure on regulators – none of which held Bitcoin back from chasing its best January in a decade.

After such a dramatic, volatile year in 2022 with the collapse of operators like FTX, LUNA and 3AC, how should portfolio managers prepare for what 2023 may bring?

Index investing in ETFs has grown popular in traditional markets, but launching crypto-backed ETFs has faced regulatory challenges. This article examines the case for crypto index investing and the current state in major trading jurisdictions.

Indices play a critical role in the financial system. Yet so far, institutional-grade indices and indexing services for digital assets have been slow to emerge.

Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) have gained significant traction in the last two years as more countries have made progress into the extensive R&D necessary to the launch of a national digital currency.

In the wake of FTX's collapse and what some have called crypto’s worst week ever, regulators are widely expected to take increased interest in the sector. Here's what to expect.

Nuant, Coinbase, Bequant and Blockworks explore in this webinar the unique challenges the investment managers face in the digital asset sector.

In September 2022, Ethereum became the first major blockchain to change its consensus model mid-flight. Discover our comprehensive overview of the changes resulting from the Ethereum Merge and what's next.

Nothing is more important to a trading strategy than good information and in crypto, there is a pressing need for solutions that convert raw data into usable market intelligence.

Assessing the fundamental versus the speculative value of digital assets represents one of the many challenges facing financial institutions. How can investors reach a realistic view of an asset’s fundamental value, viability, and potential?

Nuant is a specialized portfolio monitoring, analytics and data intelligence platform tailored to the needs of digital asset managers, crypto analysts and data scientists.

In this fascinating Blockworks panel, Nuant's CEO Rachid Ajaja and 3 other top industry experts shared their insights on contextualising data into actionable intelligence and alpha.

While the investment thesis of many crypto funds rested on the benefits of decentralization, fund analysts relied heavily on market data to analyze the market. Due to a massive growth in on-chain activity however, on-chain data can no longer be overlooked.

At present, funds operating within the EU which seek to encompass crypto assets into their offering face a challenging and fragmented regulatory environment. This is now set to change with the introduction of the MiCA regulation (Markets in Crypto-assets), expected to come into force in 2024.

Effective crypto asset portfolio management is proving to be one of the most significant operational challenges for institutional investors in the digital asset sector. This article explores issues and solutions to problems such as portfolio fragmentation and lack of analytical tools.