JUST IN: JPMorgan says institutional adoption for crypto is still in early phases. ...

XRP Ledger & Institutional DeFi - Ripple's end goal is institutional-grade adoption of DeFi, focusing on RWA tokenization and stablecoins [1][2] - Stablecoins are crucial for enabling liquidity for tokenization use cases at scale, such as 24/7 stock trading and lending [3][4] - Key components like AMM, permissioned DEXs, and credentials are enabling more growth on the XRP Ledger due to regulatory compliance [12][13] - Permissioned DEXs on the XRP Ledger introduce compliance-focused trading environments without compromising decentralization [22] - The XRP Ledger has been operating continuously since 2012, making it a battle-tested choice for institutional players [24] RWA & Stablecoin Growth - $313 million is tied to XRP in RWA value, including $197 million in stablecoins across 18 RWAs [5][6] - Braza Crypto's BBRL stablecoin has $191 million tied to it, while ROUSD has almost $100 million [6][7] - Open Eden's T bills are up almost 73% in the last 30 days, sitting around $78.5 million [7][8] - The XRP Ledger holds $135 million in private credit, $116 million in US Treasuries, and potentially over $300 million in stablecoins [10] Ripple's Strategy & Offerings - Ripple is positioned as the leading partner for banks and financial institutions for compliant institutional DeFi at scale [26] - Ripple offers a full suite of products including XRP custody, payments, stablecoins, and prime brokerage, along with regulatory licenses and strategic education [27] - Ripple is building ready-made solutions for institutions, aiming to 10x their problem-solving capabilities [28] - Ripple aims to expand the XRP Ledger to include on-chain repos and on-chain DVP (Delivery versus Payment) [28] - Ripple is exploring the use of zero-knowledge proofs on the XRP Ledger for private transactions, addressing the privacy concerns of prime brokers [34]

Dialogue with NDV Partner Jason:Jason Huang noted that with growing institutional participation, crypto’s volatility is increasingly tied to traditional markets like U.S. equities. He expects a 30%–50% Bitcoin pullback in the next year but remains long-term bullish, seeing crypto as an asset class maturing with rising institutional adoption.Read morehttps://t.co/MDlTpJevBV ...

🇭🇰 At #BNBDay Hong Kong, we’re discussing institutional adoption and digital assets with:– Gary Zhou, CEO of CMS HK Asset Management– Lorena, Head of Business Development at @lista_dao– Bridget Li, Co-Founder and CEO of @AssetoFinanceRegister here: https://t.co/zG0BvduzVg https://t.co/ZjelHo8Ob7 ...

🇭🇰 At #BNBDay Hong Kong, we’re discussing institutional adoption and digital assets with:– Lorena, Head of Business Development at @lista_dao– Bridget Li, Co-Founder and CEO of @AssetoFinanceRegister here: https://t.co/fs8w5D92r2 https://t.co/cPxQlju6x9 ...

Gary Zhou, CEO of CMS HK Asset Management, will be attending #BNBDay Hong Kong to share insights on institutional adoption and digital assets.🗓️ 29 AugustRegister here: https://t.co/fs8w5D92r2 https://t.co/k8HD6NhgVe ...

Bitcoin Volatility & Investment - Bitcoin volatility is a feature, not a bug [1] - Bitcoin presents a dream investment opportunity for retail investors [1] - Bitcoin rate of return is a crucial factor to consider [1] Institutional Adoption & Traditional Finance - Expect Bitcoin to be integrated into traditional finance [1] - Discusses risks and opportunities associated with Bitcoin ETFs [1] - Explores opportunities for Bitcoin treasury companies [1] Market Analysis - Takeaways from the Jackson Hole conference are discussed [1]

RT exponential.fi (@ExponentialDeFi)DeFi lending hits a new all-time high. 📈TVL surged past $93B in Aug ‘25, eclipsing the 2021 bull market peak.Unlike the incentive-fueled growth of the past, this cycle’s rise signals stronger fundamentals: deeper liquidity, institutional adoption, and improved risk frameworks.The lending market isn’t just back, it’s more mature and resilient than ever. ...

Industry Perception & Adoption - Crypto faces skepticism from tech circles, particularly in areas like SF, yet experiences widespread institutional adoption, forcing some initial critics to reconsider [1] - Status plays a crucial role in incentives, presenting a balancing challenge due to its mimetic nature; teams are actively working to destigmatize crypto to attract new talent in fields like AI and DeFi [1] Talent & Value Accrual - The average talent level in crypto is considered relatively low across most categories [1] - Projects attracting top-tier talent from outside the crypto industry have historically accrued significant value, exemplified by Solana's team with ex-HFT (High-Frequency Trading) professionals [1] - Projects attractive outside the "CT (Crypto Twitter) bubble" are crucial for attracting new talent, users, and capital expansion [2]

Bernstein analysts say the crypto bull market could extend to 2027, driven by U.S. policy support and rising institutional adoption. They expect Bitcoin to reach $150K–$200K within a year, with the next phase led by Ethereum, Solana, and DeFi tokens, boosting inflows to exchanges and stablecoin issuers.https://t.co/D1s4En5unr ...