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DAS to Focus on Institutional Developments in Cryptocurrency
The Digital Asset Summit (DAS) begins tomorrow, amidst mixed sentiments in the crypto market and broader economy. Key topics include:
- BlackRock is adding bitcoin exposure to its portfolios despite recent $5 billion net outflows from bitcoin ETFs.
- U.S. President aims to position the country as "the crypto capital of the world" while implementing policies detrimental to the stock market and bitcoin prices.
- Bo Hines will speak on insights from the White House’s Council on Digital Assets; U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer will discuss crypto legislation.
- SEC's potential reversal of SAB 121 may facilitate banks and brokers to custody spot crypto, with upcoming legislation on stablecoins noted.
- Institutional presence at DAS includes leaders discussing headwinds and opportunities for institutional crypto investments.
- Debates on tokenization and TradFi adoption are expected to be featured, with BlackRock CEO Larry Fink emphasizing its significance.