... investors and are intended solely for institutional investors. These funds have greater freedom in their investment strategies, allowing them to make riskier but potentially more profitable investments. Both special funds and mutual investment funds are regulated by BaFin (Federal Financial Supervisory Authority). Crypto Enthusiasts Criticize Stricter Regulations Although crypto enthusiasts tend to criticize the associated stricter regulations, Hildebrandt sees it as an advantage, as foreign institutional investors perceive such ...

... implementation of new technologies, whether through local production of equipment or the integration of DeFi services into familiar financial platforms, contributes to the mass adoption of cryptocurrencies and increases their role in the global economy. Outlook ... ... creates a strong upward momentum that could persist into the second half of the year. Simultaneously, active engagement from regulators – from US government initiatives to unified rules in Europe – reduces uncertainty and lays the groundwork for broader ...

... expedite institutional adoption and infrastructure development. On the other hand, the situation revealed risks of opacity and politicization; the involvement of lobbyists and unplanned promotion of specific players' interests may raise concerns among regulators and some investors. Thus, one might expect that legislative bodies and financial authorities in the U.S. (as well as abroad) will focus on the need for stricter cryptocurrency regulation. Stricter norms relating to disclosure, oversight of crypto lobbying, and defining the status of digital assets in governmental reserves ...

... same industry and assessment of their operational efficiency. Example: Open Oil Market in the Russian Market One example of applying these criteria is the company Open Oil Market . In preparation for its pre-IPO , the company ensured transparency in financial reporting and successfully passed an audit, enhancing investor trust. The company’s strategy, focused on transparency and efficiency within a tightly regulated environment, allowed it to attract private investors and leverage government support through Skolkovo programs, while also offering investment opportunities in the Russian market accounting for the current macroeconomic conditions. Choosing ...

... the long run, a more liquid and mature Bitcoin market is poised to attract even more institutional capital. Interest from Institutional and Retail Investors Both institutional and retail investors stand to benefit from Bitcoin becoming a part of the financial mainstream. Large institutions are now obtaining a regulated, bank-approved instrument to incorporate Bitcoin into their portfolios, lowering the entry barrier for pension funds, endowments, and corporations considering cryptocurrency as a means of diversification or risk hedging. Concurrently, retail ...