1. BlackRock’s perspective on Bitcoin aligned with Hashdex

BlackRock recently released a publication that underscores Bitcoin’s evolving role in the financial system, a viewpoint we’ve championed for some time. Their approach reinforces the case for institutional Bitcoin investment, which we thoroughly discussed in our Bitcoin Research Primer earlier this year. You can also find more details from BlackRock’s own publication here.

Common features highlighted for Bitcoin in these reports:

• Store of Value & Scarcity: Bitcoin’s fixed supply of 21 million coins positions it as ”digital gold” and a hedge against inflation.

• Decentralization & Censorship Resistance: Bitcoin’s decentralized nature ensures transactions are free from central control and resistant to censorship.

• Diversification: Bitcoin’s low correlation with traditional assets offers unique diversification benefits.

• Institutional Appeal & Maturity: Growing institutional interest, driven by regulatory clarity, highlights Bitcoin’s evolution beyond speculation.

• Security & Resilience: Bitcoin’s proof-of-work model provides strong security and long-term resilience.

2. New Hashdex Research Primer on Solana: Understanding the investment case

Solana has rapidly emerged as a leading smart contract platform, offering speed, scalability, and efficiency that rivals Ethereum. Our new Solana Research Primer explores Solana mechanism, use case and investment case and how it compares to Ethereum, especially in terms of transaction speed and cost-efficiency, making it an interesting opportunity within the decentralized application ecosystem.

3. Citi Private Bank Global Family Office 2024 Survey: Crypto Insights
   Citi’s latest Family Office Survey reveals growing interest in digital assets among family offices:

• 24% have invested or plan to invest in crypto assets, with 18% showing interest in crypto-linked investment vehicles such as ETFs/ETPs.

• 22% of European family offices have already invested or are planning to invest in digital assets, showing growing interest in crypto.

• The preference for crypto-linked investment vehicles (e.g., ETFs/ETPs) is stronger in Europe compared to direct cryptocurrency holdings, aligning with the region’s more cautious regulatory stance.

• North America and Asia Pacific show stronger digital asset adoption than Europe, but European family offices are increasingly exploring structured products like ETFs/ETPs.