U.K. asset manager Aviva Investors has partnered with Ripple to migrate traditional fund structures on-chain, launching its first tokenization initiative on the XRP Ledger.
Bitwise has launched an actively managed Bitcoin–Gold ETF that combines BTC exposure with precious metals and mining stocks, targeting capital preservation and macro-aware allocations. The product underscores growing institutional strategies that blend crypto with traditional safe-haven assets.
Japanese exchange operator Coincheck agreed to acquire Canadian asset manager 3iQ in a $112 million all-stock transaction, gaining control of a leading manager of regulated crypto investment products. The move broadens Coincheck’s reach into institutional and fund-based crypto offerings across Japan and Canada.
Jeff Park, Morgan Stanley's ProCap investment chief, says the bank can realize an “intangible benefit” from its spot Bitcoin ETF even if it doesn't attract massive inflows. The comment frames the product as strategic rather than purely revenue-driven.
BlackRock’s CEO framed bitcoin as a long-term hedge amid rising fiscal pressures and called for accelerated asset tokenization, arguing both moves could reshape global markets. The message signals growing institutional interest in BTC and digital securities infrastructure.
Goldman Sachs will buy active ETF provider Innovator Capital Management in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at about $2 billion, the firm announced Monday. The move bolsters Goldman’s push into the fast-growing ETF sector and expands its product and distribution capabilities.
Amundi has launched the first on-chain tokenized euro money market fund, offering investors a choice between a traditional fund structure and an Ethereum-recorded tokenized version. The hybrid rollout aims to bridge conventional asset management with blockchain settlement rails.
Japan's largest asset managers are preparing to launch crypto investment trusts as regulators finalize sweeping digital asset rules slated for 2026. The moves aim to position firms for a more compliant, institutional-friendly market structure.
Six leading Japanese asset managers led by Nomura and SBI are preparing to launch the country's first regulated crypto investment trusts as the Financial Services Agency edges closer to granting approval.
Calastone announced it will use Polygon's blockchain to tokenize and distribute fund share classes onchain, marking a notable step in asset management digitalization. The move aims to harness blockchain efficiency and security to modernize fund distribution.