Tokenization is re-architecting private markets from the ground up, and the implications are enormous, says Fission Labs’ Jonathan Shaffer.
On-chain finance is no longer hypothetical, but the road ahead — powered by rapid infrastructure improvements and shifting market conditions — is where the real transformation begins, says Carlos Domingo of Securitize.
The introduction of tokenized reinsurance signals how far RWAs have progressed, says OnRe's Dan Roberts, allowing capital allocators broader access, greater transparency and potentially more resilient returns.
The choice of leading women in AI and blockchain demonstrates the need for technologies and genders to work together, says Julia Bonafede, a judge for this year’s list of amazing women.
Joshua de Vos of CoinDesk Data shares the April 2025 edition of the Exchange Benchmark report which sheds light on which exchanges operate at institutional standards and those still falling short.
The institutionalization of digital assets and its convergence with traditional financial systems is not a passing trend, but a structural realignment of markets, says Hunting Hill Global Capital’s Adam Guren.
Branded and established stablecoins win when they work together, writes Bastion CEO Nassim Eddequiouaq.
Insuring validator yields opens doors to financial products once deemed too risky, writes CoinFund’s Christopher Perkins and market infrastructure expert Finbarr Hutcheson.
The journey from hype to reality in DePIN and AI shows that genuine innovation lies in solving real-world problems with practical and efficient solutions, says Bullish Capital Management’s Sylvia To.
Crypto is expected to cross the 10% threshold of adoption in 2025, marking the transition from niche to mainstream, says Psalion's Alec Beckman.
STM.co’s Jason Barraza shares TokenizeThis 2025 key takeaways on RWA tokenization momentum and the remaining challenges to address.
Following weeks of turbulence, a shift in sentiment sparked a notable crypto rally coinciding with CoinDesk's Consensus conference in Toronto, creating an atmosphere of optimism and good vibes, says CoinDesk Indices’ Andy Baehr.
The response of bitcoin prices to the destabilizing announcement of U.S. tariffs in April suggests the digital asset may be achieving one of its fundamental promises, says Hashdex’s Gerry O’Shea.
The rise of staking represents a critical point in Ethereum’s development, says SenseiNode’s Pablo Larguía.
Now that returns that simply mirror the broader crypto market are easily attainable, investors are looking for more ways to potentially exceed the market, says Lionsoul Global’s Gregory Mall.
The use of autonomous agents to analyze market trends, balance portfolios and even manage liquidity across decentralized exchanges is a revolution you can’t afford to ignore, says the HBAR Foundation’s Gregg Bell.
Securing sustainable liquidity will be essential for DeFi's future, says Jason Hall of Turtle Club.
Crypto’s influence is expanding from individual assets to the very structure of asset management, says L1’s Miguel Kudry.
The other major cryptocurrency is becoming the global settlement layer for on-chain assets, says Advantage Blockchain’s Alec Beckman.
A report by CoinDesk Indices provides a detailed analysis of the crypto market’s recent performance and the significant shift being driven by institutions. Dive into the results with CoinDesk’s Joshua de Vos and Jacob Joseph.
A survey uncovers institutional investor sentiment and planned adoption of digital assets. Dive into the results with EY-Parthenon’s Prashant Kher.
Systematic moves can unlock tax savings for direct index-style crypto portfolios, says Truvius’ Connor Farley.
Be wary of these common errors that can trip up crypto investors, says Saim Akif.
Crypto-focused ADRs could drive institutional adoption, serving as the key to unlocking the next stage of growth for digital assets, says RDC’s Ankit Mehta.
DeFi’s ethos — permissionless access, composable assets and real-time settlements — are a perfect solution to private credit’s most significant pain points.
The shift to private-market fundraising shuts 80% of American households out of startup investing. That has to change, argue Aaron Brogan and Matt Homer.
What we are seeing now is renewed interest in digital assets from banks across the board — from credit unions and community banks to midsize and regional players to Wall Street giants.
Many investors dismiss BNB as simply "the Binance coin," but that designation fails to recognize the potential arising from its broader value unlock, says Osprey Funds’ Matt Gerics.
Despite recent drops in the crypto market, which could be attributed to the uncertainty around tariffs, spot bitcoin ETF outflows, and crypto-specific events, investors with a long-term conviction in bitcoin may see this as an opportune time to add further to their overall holdings, says eToro’s Simon Peters.
While digital asset markets are awash in data, they lack structure and standardization, deterring the entrance of institutional capital, says Outerlands Capital’s Felician Stratmann.