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Markets

It’s OK to Think of Crypto as a Macro Market

If you have a long view, crypto markets are more influenced by macro forces than things like regulatory moves or on-chain activity.

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Web3

Banks Have Come to the Metaverse

Several big-name financial institutions have set up shop in virtual worlds, making inroads to a whole new generation of clients.

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Markets

For Financial Advisors, Real World Assets Could Be a Safe(r) Path to Crypto

Tokenized Real World Assets (RWA) are a potential avenue for financial advisors to approach the crypto sector while minimizing risk.

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Finance

If Crypto Is the Future, Advisors Need to Embrace It Now

Amazon stock was a risky proposition in the 2000s. Crypto is arguably at a similar point.

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Policy

Where the SEC’s Proposed Custody Rule Comes Up Short for Crypto

Financial advisors looking for clarity on crypto from the SEC’s new Custody Rule won’t get everything they want from the current version.

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Web3

Music Albums as an Asset Class

NFTs enable 6 major shifts in the music industry, which could lead to new investment opportunities for clients of financial advisors.

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Finance

Estate and Legacy Planning for Crypto Assets

Legacy and estate planning is crucial for cryptocurrency holders because, unlike traditional assets, cryptocurrencies are not regulated by centralized authorities, making it difficult for heirs to access them after the owner's death. Proper planning can ensure that digital assets are successfully transferred to loved ones and beneficiaries.

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Markets

Bye-Bye Bitcoin Bear

No investor or financial advisor has a crystal ball that can predict the movement of an asset, including bitcoin, with total certainty. But past bitcoin halvings can provide clues on what we could potentially expect.

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Finance

History Repeats: Applying What We Know About Tech Stocks to a New Market

Advisors can offer a balanced and rational investment strategy that counters the hype when bullishness sets in, Onramp Invest CEO Eric Ervin writes.

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Finance

Financial Advisors’ Next Value Proposition: Preparation for a Digital Asset Future

New technologies have changed the role advisors play for their clients. Now that discounts platforms, apps and algorithms have increasingly replaced their function as brokers and stock pickers, offering education on how to navigate the emerging financial landscape will be key.

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