Crypto Long & Short: The measure of a maturing market In this week’s Crypto Long & Short, trusted indexes turn fragmented digital assets into a mature market that big institutions can confidently invest in, writes Kirsten Wegner.
Then, the division between traditional finance (TradFi) and crypto is disappearing, says Dave LaValle, President of CoinDesk Data & Indices
Welcome to our institutional newsletter, Crypto Long & Short. This week: – Trusted indexes turn fragmented digital assets into a mature market that big institutions can confidently invest in, writes Kirsten Wegner, CEO of Index Industry Association. – The division between traditional finance (TradFi) and crypto is disappearing, says Dave LaValle, President of CoinDesk Data & Indices. – Top headlines institutions should pay attention to by Helene Braun. – “GEODNET: Revenue at Record Highs as Price Plays Catch-Up” in Chart of the Week. Expert Insights The measure of a maturing market It is worth shining a light on an important tool in the evolution of digital asset markets: the index.
At their core, indexes are a way of measuring markets. They turn fragmented, around-the-clock trading data of different types of securities — from equities to bonds to digital assets — into clear, comparable figures investors can actually use. The ability to capture the size and performance of different cryptocurrencies and tokens is becoming central to how digital assets are understood by institutional investors like asset managers, pension plans, foundations and endowments.