Brokers' Crypto Access Signals Full Securities Tokenization
Major brokers like Schwab now offering direct crypto access are simply a precursor to full securities tokenization… Brokers are building full infrastructure stack to handle crypto alongside tradfi investments. These investments will ultimately merge into one. Seems obvious.
Top Asset Manager Pushes Bitcoin as Small‑Dose Diversifier
Here’s how *world’s largest* asset manager is positioning bitcoin… “Non-sovereign global decentralized asset that can really provide value to people’s portfolios in small doses.” Hammering the “bitcoin as a portfolio diversifier” message. Trying to turn btc into boomer candy. https://t.co/BPP7qpMel5
Nasdaq Beats 1992 Music Era, Sets New Record
Nasdaq in midst of longest winning streak since 1992 & now at record high… After everyone said world was ending. Btw, top new albums in 1992 incl Rage Against the Machine, Alice In Chains, STP, Sonic Youth, The Cure, REM, & Sublime. Music...
Wall Street Goes All‑In on Bitcoin ETFs
Look at these headlines from past 24hrs… Goldman Sachs launching btc-related ETF. Morgan Stanley’s most successful ETF launch ever is btc ETF. Charles Schwab rolling out direct spot crypto trading. New York Stock Exchange all in on crypto. Wall Street has literally arrived. https://t.co/VI4u6O8vPz
Schwab to Launch Spot BTC and ETH Trading Soon
Schwab announces spot crypto trading will begin rolling out in the coming weeks... Details include: -Direct trading in btc & eth -Can view crypto holdings alongside tradfi investments -Pricing = 75bps on dollar value of each trade Plans to add addn'l crypto assets as well....
Bitcoin's Overnight Outperformance Linked to New ETFs
My chat w/ @DavidANicholas… We discuss: -Bitcoin & Treasuries AfterDark ETF (NGHT) -Drivers of btc’s overnight outperformance -10am slam -Will overnight anomaly be arbitraged away? -Bitcoin Tail ETF (BHDG) -Crypto Income ETF (BLOX) https://t.co/IoacQcr0Mk via @CryptoPrimePod https://t.co/dYmPUzzTVj
Permabears Wrong: S&P Hits Record Amid Ongoing Uncertainty
After permabears said world was coming to an end a few weeks ago… S&P 500 now right at all-time record high. Nasdaq up 10 straight days… +14%. Remember, permabears panic over *everything*. They want to feel smart by calling next crash. Problem is… Nobody. Knows....
Morgan Stanley's Home Page Now Highlights Crypto Leadership
Current home page of Morgan Stanley Investment Management… *Morgan Stanley* is now leading w/ crypto. Wild to see. https://t.co/oJG5NPwfg7
Morgan Stanley Advisors Push Bitcoin and ETFs to Clients
Here's how Morgan Stanley's 16,000 financial advisors will be positioning btc & btc ETFs to clients... First marketing materials. They're clearly committed to this. https://t.co/impEsvl9De
New ETF Targets Bitcoin’s Overnight Alpha with Treasury Hedge
Also launching today… Nicholas Bitcoin and Treasuries AfterDark ETF (NGHT) Provides long btc exposure during overnight hours & short-term treasury exposure during daytime trading. “First-ever ETF strategy built to systematically isolate Bitcoin’s overnight alpha.” https://t.co/p4tkRdZnyf
Assessing Crypto ETFs, BTC’s Identity, and Quantum Risks
My conversation w/ @OspreyFunds' Managing Director @BillBirminghamm… We cover: -Rex-Osprey crypto ETFs -Crypto downturn since October -Btc = digital gold or tech stock? -Quantum threat to btc -Allocating to crypto in a portfolio https://t.co/APXj4t7hUu via @CryptoPrimePod https://t.co/WutKNs5Dnh
NYSE Partners with Securitize to Launch Tokenized Securities Platform
My conversation w/ @Securitize’s Giang Bui… We go in-depth on the firm’s collaboration with NYSE to develop its tokenized securities platform & talk future of tokenization overall. https://t.co/WHGfasSh7a via @CryptoPrimePod https://t.co/C98q0iJyb3
Human‑made Bitcoin Can Be Countered, Even by Quantum Threats
Bitcoin is no different than anything else ever created by humans… If created, then it can be destroyed. Is quantum computing a threat? Sure. But you’re assuming humans who created bitcoin are unable counter the threat (which was created by humans). Around and around...
Texas Stock Exchange Secures First Primary ETF Listing
Texas Stock Exchange gets commitment for first primary ETF listing… Westwood Salient Enhanced Power & Infrastructure ETF ETF listings set to launch on TXSE in September. Expect more ETFs to follow. TXSE backed by Goldman, BofA, JPM, BlackRock, & Citadel. via @sashabella_r https://t.co/krgLh24joS
Morgan Stanley's Low‑Fee Spot Bitcoin ETF Beats Gold
Morgan Stanley, one of world’s largest & most prominent financial firms, is set to launch spot bitcoin ETF… Fee on that ETF will be lowest in category. And meaningfully lower than world’s largest physical gold ETF. Not sure people fully appreciate how far...
Morgan Stanley Bitcoin ETF Undercuts Competition with 0.14% Fee
Looks like forthcoming Morgan Stanley Bitcoin ETF is undercutting competition on fees... Will only charge 0.14%. Current lowest cost spot btc ETF is Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF at 0.15%. Game on. https://t.co/zJVK5k51ZD
Franklin Templeton Partners with Ondo to Tokenize ETFs
$1.7tril asset manager Franklin Templeton partnering w/ Ondo to offer tokens backed by Franklin ETFs… “You can think of this as a new distribution channel." Think arrangements like this will actually help accelerate full securities tokenization. via @isabelletanlee @sidcoins https://t.co/77juyqvqBj
Wall Street Embraces Tokenization: BlackRock, NYSE, Nasdaq Partner Up
So far this week… *BlackRock* CEO: Tokenization could update plumbing of financial system. NYSE, world’s largest exchange, partnering w/ Securitize on tokenized securities markets. Nasdaq, 2nd largest exchange, partnering w/ Talos on crypto infrastructure. Paying attention? https://t.co/TWutTJMyhd
Managed Futures ETFs Gain Traction, Offer Diversification
Joined @TheDomino & @andrewdbeer1 to talk managed futures ETFs... -Increasing investor interest -More issuers entering the category -Potential diversification benefits -Investor behavior component -Education & due diligence https://t.co/6uLLcWI5YH via @ETFEdgeCNBC https://t.co/BhsUdqPfb5
Dimensional Debuts First Actively Managed ETF Share Class
Dimensional launches industry’s first actively managed ETF share class… Dimensional US Micro Cap ETF. Launched as mutual fund in 1981. Is first of what will be *many* ETF share class launches across industry. https://t.co/NnR6tcgN5k
Tokenization Will Disrupt Asset Management Like ETFs Did
Tokenization will be as disruptive to asset management as ETFs were to mutual funds… Will basically be adapt or die a slow death.
Wall Street Giants and SEC Driving Tokenized Securities Future
Think about who’s building a tokenized securities future… World’s most important regulator in SEC. Largest stock exchanges in NYSE & Nasdaq. Most critical securities clearing infrastructure in DTCC. Largest asset managers incl BlackRock & Fidelity. See what’s going on here?
SEC Says Most Crypto Assets Aren't Securities, Signaling Shift
SEC just issued critical guidance on how various crypto assets will be classified… Not waiting on CLARITY Act. “Most crypto assets are not themselves securities.” This type of pro-crypto innovation stance from SEC would have been *unthinkable* 2yrs ago. https://t.co/BmU9qfnwQE
IShares Puts Ether Front‑And‑Center, Signaling Crypto Mainstream
First thing you see when hitting homepage of *world’s largest* ETF issuer… Ether. iShares offers nearly 500 US-listed ETFs covering virtually every asset class. And they’re leading w/ eth right now. Makes you think. https://t.co/fEsWqQ412t
Nasdaq Teams with Kraken to Tokenise Stocks by 2027
*Nasdaq*, world’s 2nd largest stock exchange, is partnering w/ *Kraken* to offer tokenized stocks & ETFs… Tokens would infer same governance rights as tradfi shareholders. Expected launch in early 2027. I was told crypto is all a scam. So comical now. via @Vlajournaliste https://t.co/0ENqGrA1Cs
Wall Street Embraces Crypto: Banks, Exchanges, and Regulators Converge
Just this week… *Morgan Stanley* names *BNY* as a custodian for spot btc ETF Kraken gains access to *Fed* payment system US President says *tradfi banks* need to make good deal w/ crypto industry *NYSE* owner ICE invests in crypto exchange OKX See...
Major Financial Firm Plans Crypto Custody, Trading, Staking
One of world’s largest & most prominent financial services firms is now wanting to custody crypto… Would also conduct crypto trading & facilitate staking for clients. While you’re worried about crypto prices, major institutions continue to move in & build. via @Yizhu_Wang_ https://t.co/tbT6iZLX8t
Vanguard's New Crypto ETF Triggers Massive Market Drop
Since Vanguard allowed spot crypto ETF trading on its brokerage platform Dec 1st… Btc ↓ 30% Eth, sol, & xrp ↓ around 40% Brutal timing after Vanguard waited nearly 2yrs to open up access.
Brazil's ETF Market Set for Explosive Growth
Brazil’s ETF market is poised for tremendous growth… I recently had a unique opportunity to witness the enormous potential firsthand. Here are my takeaways. https://t.co/qSrRWIqgpg https://t.co/psUyootTQQ