21Shares President Duncan Moir stated that the crypto market will move towards actively managed exchange-traded products, with global actively managed ETF assets expected to reach $1.8 trillion by the end of 2025. This emerging asset class is suitable for active management, and 21Shares is expanding its investment team to respond to this trend.
21Shares President Duncan Moir stated that actively managed crypto ETPs will become a new market trend, with global assets expected to reach 1.8 trillion USD by 2025. 21Shares emphasizes combining autonomous strategy to manage risk and has launched products linked to high-yield strategies. The market shows growing demand for complex structures and staking products. Duncan Moir pointed out that new products need to be developed based on internal research and market trends.
Lombard and Bitwise Asset Management announced a collaboration at the New York Digital Assets Summit to launch a BTC collateral lending solution for institutions, combining DeFi lending with real-world assets. The plan is scheduled to launch in 2026, targeting coverage of $500 billion in BTC assets while mitigating multiple risks.
Pumpfun co-founder alon announced that the platform is updating its token fee mechanism to reduce manipulation. Under the new rules, creators can only redirect fees once, tokens with set fees will be locked, and user rights are protected.
Some traditional financial institutions have maintained a cautious stance toward staking due to existing risks. Jordan Knecht mentioned that a new generation of insurance-backed staking product, CESR, is changing this landscape by offering more stable yields, reducing risks, and attracting institutional investment.