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Iconic Funds lists Bitcoin ETP on XETRA
The Iconic Physical Bitcoin ETP will be listed on Xetra starting May 12, 2021 With the newly launched ETP, investors can gain exposure to Bitcoin on Xetra in a cost-effective way. The ETP is 100% collateralized by coins held in an institutional-grade custody solution with Coinbase Custody. FRANKFURT GERMANY, May 12, 2021 – Iconic Funds’ Physical Bitcoin…
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Bar On The Block – An Insight Into Crypto Derivatives
In this panel, we discuss the primary use cases of crypto derivatives, and regulatory considerations, derivatives in the Defi space, their complexities, and risk management strategies. We deep-dive into how derivatives are used in crypto trading, what kinds of niche products exist on the market and why institutional interest is surging for crypto derivatives. [yotuwp…
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Crypto Assets In A Portfolio Theory Context
Portfolios can benefit from holding crypto assets as they provide exposure to high Shapre ratio assets plus portfolio diversification. Read on to learn more about crypto assets in the context of Portfolio Theory. Monetary Policy and a Very Successful Investment Decade The past decade has been one of the most successful investment decades in history:…
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Why Financial Institutions should be Educated about Cryptocurrencies
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A Beginner’s Guide to Crypto Investing
The most frequently asked question I get from people with a new interest in crypto and blockchain technology is how to get investment exposure to the asset class. In this article, I’m going to tell you what options are out there, what, from my view, the respective pros and cons of each are, and,…