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2021 a Tipping Point for Institutional Investors and Digital Assets

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4 years ago

January 20, 2021

HashKey Group, a leader in digital asset management and blockchain solutions, predicts that more than 50% of institutional and professional investors will have exposure to digital assets in their portfolios by year end. This would mark 2021 as a tipping point where investors go from evaluating the opportunity to acting. Large-scale government spending worldwide in the pandemic to support economic recovery and the evolving global regulatory framework are the primary reasons cited by investors diversifying into this growing asset class.

HashKey Group recently published its report entitled “Institutional Investor and Digital Assets. First Mover Advantage: What Early Adopters Have Learned” which shares insights from in-depth interviews conducted with institutional investment leaders from around the world.

According to the report, institutional investors expressed fear that they may miss out on potentially exponential growth if they do not adopt digital assets now. They cited the long-term investment opportunities that exist in many forms of asset tokenization, ranging from virtual currencies to infrastructure such as platforms and applications — and growth – as among the reasons to consider the asset class. The total market capitalization of digital assets is just US$260 billion, relatively small compared to other traditional assets[i].

However, globally the digital asset market has tremendous growth potential, and is expected to grow from US$3.4 billion in 2020 to US$6.0 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 12.0%[ii]. In the HashKey Group report, some first mover investors highlighted the value of investing early to gain knowledge and experience to prepare for the wave.

Michel Lee, Executive President of HashKey Group said, “As an indication of the interest institutional investors have in this asset class, the inflow of institutional funds has contributed to the fluctuation of the prices of some virtual currencies in recent months.”

Lee said, “However, the digital asset class spans much more than just virtual currencies. There are tokenized equities and tokenized bonds and digital economy tokens. Institutional investors are also interested in these subcategories. Our report identifies corporate risk aversion, evolving regulatory frameworks, and perceived lack of supporting infrastructure as factors they consider carefully before adding exposure to digital assets to their portfolios.”

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) in Hong Kong announced in November 2020 that it will regulate all digital asset exchanges and trading to prevent market manipulation and money-laundering activities.

Angelina Kwan, Chief Operating Officer of HashKey Group said, “Many institutional investors are themselves regulated and have a fiduciary duty to fulfill. The new SFC regulations will enable more transparency, since only licensed operators can offer regulated virtual assets services and only professional investors can participate. As infrastructure is developed and regulation increases, institutional investors will become more confident about digital asset investment.”

Kwan adds, “In addition to digital currency, custody, trading platforms and security solutions are other digital asset investment opportunities that are more familiar to institutional investors. The development of the digital asset infrastructure in many ways mirrors the way traditional financial services infrastructure grew and matured. That trend makes institutional investors more comfortable as they consider digital asset investment opportunities.”

The Greater Bay Area (GBA) integration is another strategic initiative that could help to accelerate the adoption of digital assets by institutional investors. Hong Kong, as an international financial hub, plays a critical role in facilitating global trading, and is stimulated by innovative Chinese technology and payment solutions. For example, China selected Hong Kong to launch the test for its digital yuan (digital version of China’s fiat currency), because it is the “most open and international city” in the GBA[iii]. An enhanced regulatory framework now being put in place here in Hong Kong will help nurture the digital assets ecosystem in the region.

Michel Lee said, “2021 is a strategic time for institutional investors to consider adding exposure to digital assets in their portfolios. Concern about the long-term future is redoubling investor interest in uncorrelated, more diversified asset classes. Once regulations are established and clarified, institutional investors can leverage Hong Kong as a strategic hub to capture the opportunities. To maximize their potential, they should work with professional partners with proven expertise and track records.”

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Quantum Leap: What a 40% CAGR Means for the Future of Future-Proof Secure Computing

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13 minutes ago

April 1, 2025

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VANCOUVER, BC, April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Equity Insider News Commentary – The quantum computing landscape continues to rapidly transform in 2025. Now, experts are starting to truly sound the alarm, with WIRED recently putting out a report called The Quantum Apocalypse Is Coming. Be Very Afraid, warning about what cybersecurity analysts are calling Q-Day—the day someone builds a quantum computer that can crack the most widely used forms of encryption in seconds. Prior to this year the National Institute of Standards of Technology (NIST) standardized a set of encryption algorithms, then later selecting another new algorithm for post-quantum encryption called HQC, which will serve as a backup to the current ML-KEM algorithm for general encryption. Across the pond in the UK, the National Cyber Security Centre published its own migration to post-quantum cryptography. Since post-quantum security will be absolutely essential very soon, the market is now looking towards the security of tomorrow, being developed today by groups like Scope Technologies Corp. (CSE: SCPE) (OTCQB: SCPCF), Cloudflare, Inc. (NYSE: NET), Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO), NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA), and F5, Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIV).

The article continued: While Market.us expects the Quantum Computing Software market to explode at a 40% CAGR through 2034 to reach US$31.8 billion, Research and Markets forecasts the Post-Quantum Cryptography market to grow at an even larger 41.47% CAGR, to hit US$17.69 billion in the same time period.

Scope Technologies Corp. (CSE: SCPE) (OTCQB: SCPCF), a rising name in the post-quantum cybersecurity race, today announced significant infrastructure upgrades to the QSE platform, focused on enhancing system Redundancy, expanding Capacity, and optimizing Performance. These upgrades come in response to increased demand from both enterprise tenants and retail users, as well as in preparation for the launch of the QSE Mobile App announced earlier this month.

Scope has recently signed multiple strategic partnership agreements and is now onboarding additional clients onto the QSE platform. In parallel, growing interest from retail users for QSE’s encrypted, quantum-resilient cloud storage has led to an increase in user activity and overall system usage.

To support this growth, Scope has proactively invested in expanding its infrastructure. Internal benchmarks now indicate the QSE system is capable of processing millions of secure, encrypted messages per second, placing it in the same league as large-scale communication platforms such as WhatsApp and Signal—but with true round-trip quantum-resistant encryption built in.

“The improvements we’ve made to system performance and reliability ensure that QSE can scale rapidly and securely,” said Sean Prescott, Founder of Scope Technologies. “Whether for encrypted messaging, file storage, or enterprise data workflows, QSE is built to handle modern and future demands—with quantum resilience and distributed redundancy at the core of every transaction.”

With these upgrades in place, Scope is well-positioned to handle the influx of activity expected with the public launch of the QSE Mobile App and ongoing enterprise white-label deployments.

Scope’s new platform offers encryption with no third-party data access—not even from Scope itself. Built to withstand both current and future threats, it features zero metadata exposure and integrates fully with the QSE Security Suite, giving organizations a secure, zero-trust ecosystem that avoids the vulnerabilities of email and public messaging apps.

The official launch came on the heels of a $1.5 million private placement (which officially closed the first tranche on Monday), anchored by a $1 million investment from First Majestic Silver Corp., an early enterprise client now doubling down as a stakeholder. Scope will use the funds to finalize app development, currently preparing for closed alpha testing, and expand its decentralized encryption suite with a white-labeled, mobile-first option.

With secure messaging demand rising and platforms like Telegram recently surpassing 1 billion active users and facing scrutiny over data handling, Scope sees an opening for enterprise-grade alternatives—especially in sectors like healthcare, finance, legal, and government, where privacy is non-negotiable.

Momentum is building fast. In March, Scope signed a master reseller deal with Coegi Cloud AB, a Microsoft Solution Partner in Sweden, to expand across Europe and North America. Just days earlier, it secured a channel partnership with Asia-Pacific distributor COGITO, unlocking access to over 2,000 resellers and 40,000 institutional users across China, Singapore, and Australia.

These deals follow February’s launch of the upgraded Quantum Preparedness Assessment (QPA), an AI-driven tool that helps businesses assess quantum vulnerabilities. Fully integrated with Risk Management Frameworks (RMFs) and aligned with upcoming U.S. HHS data security updates, QPA complements Scope’s broader QSE platform.

The company’s trajectory points to more than just steady growth. It’s carving out a strategic position at the intersection of quantum risk, regulatory pressure, and enterprise demand—exactly when organizations are being forced to rethink security from the ground up.

With “Harvest Now, Decrypt Later” threats making headlines, Scope’s timing couldn’t be better. From secure messaging to quantum risk assessments, the company is positioning itself as an early and essential solution provider in a race that’s only just beginning.

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Cloudflare, Inc. (NYSE: NET) recently expanded its post-quantum cryptography to secure corporate apps, while offering end-to-end protection for internet traffic, far ahead of NIST’s 2035 post-quantum cryptography standards transition.

“Cloudflare has long committed to making post-quantum security the new baseline for internet security, delivering it to all customers so we can bolster defences against future quantum threats,” said Matthew Prince, Co-Founder and CEO of Cloudflare. “Now, we’re offering that protection built directly into our Zero Trust solutions.”

Cloudflare’s latest upgrade enables organizations to route browser-based communication to internal web apps with quantum-resistant encryption, providing end-to-end protection without needing to modify individual applications. By mid-2025, this support will expand to all IP traffic, allowing users to secure their entire digital infrastructure through Cloudflare without internal system overhauls.

Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO) and NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) recently unveiled a joint Secure AI Factory to help enterprises build, manage, and protect AI infrastructure with security embedded at every layer. The platform combines Cisco’s networking and security tools with NVIDIA’s AI compute and software to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performance AI data centers.

“AI can unlock groundbreaking opportunities for the enterprise,” said Chuck Robbins, Chair and CEO, Cisco. “To achieve this, the integration of networking and security is essential. Cisco and NVIDIA’s trusted, innovative solutions empower our customers to harness AI’s full potential simply and securely.”

The joint Secure AI Factory supports flexible deployment options, including pre-integrated or modular build-your-own systems tailored to enterprise needs. With integrated firewalls, workload protection, and AI-specific defenses, the solution aims to simplify adoption while addressing the complex risks of modern AI deployments.

“AI factories are transforming every industry, and security must be built into every layer to protect data, applications and infrastructure,” said Jensen Huang, founder and CEO, NVIDIA. “Together, NVIDIA and Cisco are creating the blueprint for secure AI—giving enterprises the foundation they need to confidently scale AI while safeguarding their most valuable assets.”

F5, Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIV) recently launched the industry’s first platform that combines high-performance traffic management with advanced app and API security in one solution, designed for the hybrid multicloud environments powering AI. The new F5 Application Delivery and Security Platform simplifies operations, reduces complexity, and strengthens protection for AI-driven applications, while new tools like AI Gateway and intelligent assistants further boost performance, automation, and security.

“AI is accelerating innovation, but also intensifying the high costs, crushing complexity, and escalating cyber risks that have IT and security teams in crisis,” said François Locoh-Donou, President and CEO of F5. “F5 stands alone in its ability to address the challenges of hybrid multicloud architectures. The F5 Application Delivery and Security Platform represents a giant leap forward for organizations, enabling them to overcome complexity and unlock the full potential of AI.”

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London Blockchain Series announces first Finance Summit in partnership with Clifford Chance

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1 hour ago

April 1, 2025

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Unlocking the blockchain advantage for Financial Services

Leading global financial services providers to share insights and experience

LONDON, April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The London Blockchain events series will be hosting its first Finance Summit in partnership with Clifford Chance, Tokenovate, Global Digital Finance and European Blockchain Association. The groundbreaking event set for 3 June 2025 in Canary Wharf, London will bring together industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers at the intersection of blockchain technology and finance.

As the financial sector continues to evolve amidst rapid technological advancements, this summit presents a unique opportunity to explore how blockchain is reshaping the future of finance.

From revolutionising payment systems to transforming asset management, delegates will experience a day of insightful discussions, networking, and hands-on learning, all designed to equip them with the knowledge and connections necessary to thrive in this dynamic landscape.

The panel discussions will cover key topics, including:

How blockchain is revolutionising payments, asset management, and operational resilience
Comprehensive guide to regulatory changes across the UK, EU, and US and the impact on the finance industry
The rise of digital currencies, stablecoins, and CBDCs, and what they mean for different organisations
How to integrate blockchain with legacy financial systems and measure real ROI

Alex Stein, Conference Director, London Blockchain said, “Blockchain is no longer just a buzzword; it is actively and rapidly transforming the way financial services operate, from payments to regulatory compliance. Blockchain is reshaping finance, and this summit will focus on what really matters to anyone in the financial sector such as real-world impact and the future of financial services. The summit will be a day of practical insights, actionable strategies, and real-world case studies.”

The summit will feature spokespeople from major global organisations, including:

Paul Landless, Partner at Clifford Chance
Sabih Behzad, Managing Director, Head of Digital Assets and Currencies Transformation at Deutsche Bank
Bilal Jafar, Hedge Fund & Crypto Correspondent at Dow Jones
Emma Lovett, Executive Director – Markets DLT at J.P. Morgan
Konstantinos Adamos, Group Lead Legal Counsel at Revolut

The full day session, which is free to register, will provide a unique opportunity to learn from industry pioneers driving blockchain adoption and discover how blockchain enhances transparency, compliance and efficiency and can transform the financial system to meet future demands. Representatives from Vodafone, Credit Suisse, Schroders and UBS amongst others will also be speaking at the event.

Interested parties can register for a complimentary pass to attend this innovative event that will bring together industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers at the intersection of blockchain technology and finance.

About the London Blockchain Conference:

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At the London Blockchain Conference, we show how Blockchain will change the world and help people see another way to manage data, build scalable on-chain solutions and achieve great things. We do this by creating valuable, insightful, and engaging events that educate and inform, allowing you to connect and network to build strong business relationships. Our conference is the best avenue to see blockchain innovations, big ecosystem announcements, new product launches, technology updates, keynote speeches, panels, and fireside chats from blockchain leaders. Join us and experience it for yourself.

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Bybit Leads March Capital Inflows and Reclaims No.2 in Trading Volume

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April 1, 2025

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DUBAI, UAE, April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has staged a remarkable comeback, recording $3.61 billion in asset inflows in March and reclaiming the No.2 spot in trading volume. The latest inflows serve as a testament to the effectiveness of Bybit’s rapid recovery strategies and its unwavering commitment to user security and transparency.

No. 1 in 1-month Capital Inflows

According to DeFiLama data, Bybit led centralized exchanges in capital inflows over the past month, adding $3.61 billion in March and reaching a total value locked (TVL) of $14.9 billion as of March 31, 2025. Over the 31-day period, Bybit’s significant inflows across timeframes (7-day: $612.62 million, 1-month: $3.61 billion) underscore the confidence users have placed in the platform. Bybit has withstood one of the greatest tests in crypto history, setting new benchmarks in rapid recovery strategies across: security recalibration, operational and financial resilience, and trust building.

Bybit Reclaims No. 2 Spot in Trading Volume

Bybit’s introduction of the Retail Price Improvement (RPI) mechanism significantly boosted spot trading volume post-hack, reaffirming its dominance in retail liquidity. RPI orders, tailored specifically for retail clients, drove unparalleled liquidity in key trading pairs like BTC/USDT and ETH/USDT. From February 27 to March 3, Bybit achieved three times the liquidity of the market leader across the top 12 trading pairs.

Throughout this period, Bybit maintained full platform functionality, ensuring uninterrupted withdrawals, new token activities, and robust rewards programs. These strategic efforts not only reinforced user trust but also fueled Bybit’s resurgence, solidifying its position as the go-to exchange for traders worldwide.

New data from CoinGecko (April 1, 2025) confirms that Bybit has reclaimed its position as the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume.

Business As Usual: New Token Activities, Innovation, and Rewards

Bybit’s ability to bounce back is driven by several factors, including favorable market conditions and a more constructive regulatory environment under the new U.S. administration. More importantly, Bybit has remained laser-focused on delivering a best-in-class user experience, offering continuous rewards, innovative product features, and seamless service.

Bybit introduced multiple new token listings, including WAL, PARTI, CORN, and NEAR, alongside exciting airdrop campaigns. Notably, the Bybit Web3 AI-DOL Superstar competition—the first Web3 idol competition—showcased the platform’s ability to drive engagement and innovation in decentralized finance.

The spectrum of new initiatives and rewards events demonstrated Bybit’s capability to fend off major crises and to generate post-crisis growth, as is reflected in the positive capital inflows in March.

“We do not let setbacks define us. Bybit remains committed to our users and the broader crypto community, ensuring continuous innovation and stability. Our capability to sustain operations and roll out new initiatives, even during challenging times, demonstrates our resilience, dedication to long-term growth, and the strong support we receive from the industry,” said Joan Han, Sales and Marketing Director of Bybit.

Bybit is also committed to long-term programs for trust-building, transparency and accountability. Users and stakeholders may keep up with Bybit’s regular Proof-of-Reserves updates and the Bybit-led initiative to combat the circulation of illicit funds in the crypto ecosystem, LazarusBounty. The platform is an ongoing project for individuals and groups within the cryptosphere to contribute to the fight against bad actors while receiving rewards and recognition, with over $2.2 million in bounties already awarded to verified contributors.

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About Bybit

Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 60 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com.

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