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Institutions Are Taking Over the Crypto Market: Is This the End of Decentralization, or the Prelude to a New Cycle?

The cryptocurrency market is undergoing a structural shift in 2025, with institutional investors now accounting for approximately 95% of capital inflows, while retail participation has declined to 5–6%. According to Aishwary Gupta of Polygon Labs, this transition is driven by maturing infrastructure rather than market sentiment. Major asset managers like BlackRock, Apollo, and Hamilton Lane are allocating portions of their portfolios to digital assets via ETFs and on-chain tokenized products, leveraging public blockchains that meet traditional finance compliance standards. Key drivers include yield generation through tokenized treasuries and institutional staking, followed by efficiency gains from faster settlements, shared liquidity, and programmable assets. While retail investors retreated due to losses from meme coin cycles, Gupta believes they will return as more regulated and transparent products emerge. He argues that institutional involvement does not undermine decentralization; instead, it enhances legitimacy and fosters a hybrid financial ecosystem where DeFi, NFTs, and traditional assets coexist on public chains. Although increased compliance may limit some experimentation, it promotes more sustainable innovation. Looking ahead, institutional liquidity is expected to reduce market volatility and accelerate the growth of real-world asset tokenization and cross-chain interoperability infrastructure. This evolution signals crypto’s transition from a speculative asset to a core component of the global financial system.

比推12/11 07:22

Institutions Are Taking Over the Crypto Market: Is This the End of Decentralization, or the Prelude to a New Cycle?

比推12/11 07:22

Connecting China, US, and Asia-Pacific Capital: Asia Pacific Innovation Center (APIC) Officially Launches in Kuala Lumpur, Building a New Global Business Empowerment Ecosystem

Asia Pacific Innovation Center (APIC) has officially launched in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, as a strategic hub connecting China, the U.S., Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East. APIC aims to reshape the regional business landscape by integrating Web3 innovation incubation, global education, and cross-border capital investment. Chaired by Eugene Xiao, the center is built on three core drivers: business enablement (offering end-to-end support for startups and digital transformation), education (partnering with institutions like MIT, UCLA Anderson, and UKM to deliver cutting-edge tech programs), and alliance ecosystems (supported by organizations including DID Alliance and 42X Fund). During the launch, APIC signed six Memoranda of Understanding with key entities such as the Singapore Digital Chamber of Commerce and Malaysia Fujian Chamber of Commerce to advance digital trade, enterprise innovation, youth development, and social responsibility. Positioned as an open and collaborative platform, APIC seeks to foster global connectivity in business, talent, and technology, driving sustainable growth across the Asia-Pacific region.

深潮12/10 09:10

Connecting China, US, and Asia-Pacific Capital: Asia Pacific Innovation Center (APIC) Officially Launches in Kuala Lumpur, Building a New Global Business Empowerment Ecosystem

深潮12/10 09:10

Conversation with Fidelity CEO: What Crypto Decisions Were Made in the Past Decade?

Fidelity CEO Abigail Johnson discusses the firm's decade-long journey into crypto, starting with curiosity-driven exploration in 2012-2013. Initial efforts included Bitcoin mining and accepting crypto donations for charity, building early credibility. Custody emerged as a key service due to client demand for secure inheritance solutions. Johnson highlights the importance of regulatory progress, like the Genius Act, and Fidelity’s push for stablecoin innovation—eventually launching tokenized money market funds for yield. She emphasizes internal culture: encouraging curiosity, rapid iteration, and calculated risk-taking. While acknowledging Bitcoin’s enduring role as a "gold standard," she sees hybrid solutions bridging traditional and crypto finance as the near-term future. The firm prioritizes building strategic capabilities in-house while remaining open to collaboration.

marsbit12/10 01:10

Conversation with Fidelity CEO: What Crypto Decisions Were Made in the Past Decade?

marsbit12/10 01:10

SemiLiquid Unveils Programmable Credit Protocol, Built with Avalanche, Advancing Institutional Credit on Tokenised Collateral

SemiLiquid has launched its Programmable Credit Protocol (PCP) at Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2025, a custody-native infrastructure enabling institutions to access credit using digital and tokenized assets as collateral without transferring them. This breakthrough, developed in Abu Dhabi and backed by a successful pilot with partners including Franklin Templeton, Zodia Custody, and Avalanche, demonstrates enforceable bilateral credit within digital asset custody. The pilot used Franklin Templeton’s tokenized fund BENJI as collateral, allowing yield retention while eliminating counterparty risk. PCP merges traditional finance trust with programmable asset efficiency, addressing legacy inefficiencies in institutional credit. SemiLiquid plans a global rollout and Phase II expansion in early 2026.

TheNewsCrypto12/08 17:18

SemiLiquid Unveils Programmable Credit Protocol, Built with Avalanche, Advancing Institutional Credit on Tokenised Collateral

TheNewsCrypto12/08 17:18

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