Onramp Bitcoin Media The Bitcoin Floodgates Are Open: Institutions, Governments, and the Next Wave
Apr 29, 2025
The conversation dives into the evolving landscape of Bitcoin, emphasizing the critical role of education in driving adoption. It tackles Coinbase's Bitcoin yield fund, scrutinizing its risks and opportunities. Institutional interest keeps rising, intertwined with regulatory shifts and new geopolitical alliances. The challenges facing the crypto lending market are highlighted, along with Bitcoin's potential in Islamic finance. Meanwhile, innovative custody solutions emerge to bolster security as the future of Bitcoin navigation unfolds.
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Coinbase Bitcoin Yield Fund Risks
- Coinbase launched a Bitcoin Yield Fund for international investors targeting 4% to 8% annual returns in Bitcoin.
- Such yield products add counterparty and execution risk layered on top of Bitcoin's baseline performance.
Crypto Lending Market Contraction
- Crypto lending market shrank from $35B in early 2022 to around $10B due to vol and crashes.
- Institutional adoption will likely drive growth but risk management and custody remain crucial.
Binance Advises Governments Globally
- Binance acts as a crypto advisor to various governments assisting in regulation and reserves strategies.
- Governments reportedly turn to Binance for expertise due to lack of local knowledge and geopolitical block formation.