Sygnum House View
The crypto market moved mostly sideways in May with low volumes and low volatility, apart from a 10 percent correction after major market...
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- May 25
- 5 min
The case for Bitcoin as a safe haven asset
Amid recent fluctuations in its correlation with stocks and growing correlation with gold, Bitcoin may be regaining its status as a safe...
- May 22
- 1 min
Limited Edition: Blockchain and the world of supply chain
Switzerland and blockchain: This episode is part of a limited series produced in partnership with Switzerland Global Enterprise and Home...
- May 19
- 10 min
Crypto as a means of payment: An evolving megatrend
Cryptocurrencies, like Bitcoin, are more than just a new form of money. They are redefining our financial ecosystem and the way we...
- May 17
- 5 min
Digital Nugget: Benchmarking crypto investments
Institutional investment in crypto assets creates the need for benchmarks. However, accepted investable crypto benchmarks do not yet exist.
- May 4
- 1 min
Sygnum House View
Coinbase’s announcement that they might leave the US due to the regulatory environment triggered a correction that disrupted the bullish...
- Apr 28
- 4 min
Digital Nugget: Constructing crypto portfolios
As institutional investment in crypto assets increases, more attention focuses on what exactly to invest in. Initially, new investment in...
- Apr 27
- 3 min
How crypto assets can strengthen financial inclusion
Obtaining a transaction account is the first step towards financial inclusion, as it allows individuals to store money and conduct...
- Apr 21
- 5 min
A Zero-Knowledge Proof Era: A rising trend in the making?
In today’s digital era where data privacy and security are paramount, financial institutions must strive to adopt innovative technologies...
- Apr 18
- 1 min
Limited Edition: The Financial and Banking Environment Around Crypto
Switzerland and blockchain: This episode is part of a limited series produced in partnership with Switzerland Global Enterprise and Home...
- Apr 14
- 2 min
Q1 2023 crypto market sector snapshot
This is our Q1 2023 crypto market sector snapshot, a report from our Sygnum investment research. The crypto sector experienced...
- Apr 13
- 4 min
Crypto's evolving trust paradigm
Over the past 10+ years the crypto and DeFi ideal of disintermediating financial services has come a long way. Yet despite all the...
- Apr 5
- 1 min
Sygnum House View
The crypto market initially fell ~15 percent as US bank failures impacted several key crypto service providers, including a portion of...
- Mar 31
- 7 min
Sector primer: Web3
This article is part of our sector indices primers. Find out more about this series here and get the full report here. Definition Web3...
- Mar 30
- 6 min
Shapella (Shanghai) Upgrade: The time to stake?
In the coming weeks, the long-awaited Shapella upgrade will soon allow investors to finally withdraw their staked Ether (ETH). With...
- Mar 28
- 6 min
From Chatbots to Crypto: Can AI help the crypto ecosystem?
In the ever-evolving digital world, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming an essential tool for many businesses to enhance...
- Mar 16
- 4 min
Digital Nugget: Zero Knowledge – catalysing growth and unlocking new use cases
Applying zero-knowledge cryptography to blockchain projects may be the most important innovation since the successful realisation of...
- Mar 13
- 6 min
Connecting DeFi and Real-World Asset Tokenization: A Multi-Trillion Opportunity
This year, the tokenization of real-world assets (RWA) is one of the most promising trends in crypto. The benefits range from tokenized...
- Mar 10
- 5 min
Sector primer: Metaverse
This article is part of our sector indices primers. Find out more about this series here and get the full report here. Definition The...
- Mar 9
- 3 min
Sygnum founding member of Swiss Metaverse Association - Metassociation
With the launch of the Swiss Metaverse Association, Sygnum is honoured to be a founding member of this ecosystem.
- Mar 3
- 1 min
Sygnum House View
The crypto market proved extremely resilient in the face of regulatory topics in the last few weeks. Crypto also decoupled from macro...
- Mar 1
- 1 min
Limited Edition: SGExHoB: Blockchain for a Better World
Switzerland and blockchain: this episode is part of a limited series produced in partnership with Switzerland Global Enterprise and Home...
- Feb 27
- 6 min
Flight to Safety with Quality: Why crypto winter has opened up opportunities for traditional banks
The post-FTX era presents significant and still untapped opportunities for traditional banks. With crypto investors now seeking regulated...
- Feb 23
- 4 min
Digital Nugget: Investable tokens
With over 22,000 tokens in the crypto market, it is necessary to segment the market and filter for investable tokens. In this note, we...
- Feb 22
- 3 min
Sygnum partnership for zero-knowledge proofs with zkSync Era
Sygnum is partnering with Matter Labs and collaborating on zkSync Era for zero-knowledge proof technology. As the first regulated bank in...
- Feb 17
- 6 min
Sector primer: Blockchain-based gaming
Blockchain-based games have made headlines and are penetrating many game genres. GameFi is bringing new opportunities to earn and interact.
- Feb 14
- 6 min
Crypto's Cascading Effects: Investors are turning to those they trust
Given the abundance of “the next big thing” schemes born in crypto hype cycles, it may be challenging for investors to distinguish...
- Feb 8
- 3 min
Outlook for blockchain protocols: Key themes to dominate in 2023
The Ethereum Merge upgrade and the success of Layer-2 solutions were the highlights of last year in the blockchain protocol space. Our...
- Feb 8
- 5 min
Digital Nugget: The potential for growth in decentralised lending
Decentralised lending was battle-tested in 2022, and it proved superior to centralised lenders. However, its product range is very...
- Feb 3
- 1 min
Sygnum House View
After signs of seller exhaustion last year, the crypto market started the year with a strong rally. This January was the best start of...
- Feb 2
- 4 min
The Crypto Explorer: Crypto market outlook report
Welcome to the latest episode of The Crypto Explorer, a podcast by Sygnum, which takes you into the exciting world of crypto assets and...
- Jan 31
- 6 min
The State of the Art Market 2022: A return to strong growth
Last year showcased the resilience of the art world. With numerous art fair openings, record masterwork sales, and the introduction of...
- Jan 30
- 6 min
Same risk, same rules? How to not overregulate the crypto market
Government officials argue that their efforts to regulate the crypto market are aimed at protecting customers, but many in the community...
- Jan 27
- 2 min
Crypto market outlook 2023
Sygnum has published its crypto market outlook 2023 report, the latest report from our Sygnum investment research. This report analyses...
- Jan 19
- 6 min
ETH Withdrawals: Shanghai upgrade and beyond
Despite the doom and gloom in the mainstream media, the crypto market has been off to a strong start this year. Prices are climbing,...
- Jan 13
- 6 min
Sector primer: Decentralised Finance (DeFi)
This article is part of our sector indices primers. Find out more about this series here and get the full report here. Definition...
- Jan 10
- 6 min
Unleashing blockchain’s full potential: Leveraging network effects
The cryptocurrency market is known for its volatility and can be a risky place for those unprepared to navigate its ups and downs....
- Jan 9
- 3 min
Reframing Crypto Asset Management post 2022
Welcome to the latest episode of The Crypto Explorer, a podcast by Sygnum which takes you into the exciting world of crypto assets and...
- Jan 6
- 1 min
Sygnum House View
As it happened several times last year, the crypto market traded in an extraordinarily narrow range again in December, closely resembling...
- Dec 30, 2022
- 6 min
CeDeFi: The Crypto Ecosystem's Swiss Army Knife
As the excitement around trustless protocols and high-yielding decentralised finance (DeFi) products swept through the crypto community,...
- Dec 29, 2022
- 2 min
Sygnum report - Cryptocurrencies: better money
Simple principles to consider: what qualities make one type of money better than other.
- Dec 21, 2022
- 6 min
When trust dies mistrust blossoms: Is Proof of Reserves a step towards rebuilding industry trust?
While the recent arrest of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is the first major move in holding to account those responsible for the USD 8...
- Dec 20, 2022
- 6 min
Digital Nugget: What is the point of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs)?
Digital Nugget: What is the point of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs)? Most of the world’s central banks are prototyping CBDCs.
- Dec 14, 2022
- 5 min
Helping crypto start-ups RYSE
Despite this year’s ups and downs, 2022 is still on track to becoming another record year for venture capital (VC) crypto funding. In...
- Dec 12, 2022
- 3 min
The Crypto Explorer podcast: Growing your brand in Web3
Welcome to our latest episode of The Crypto Explorer, a podcast by Sygnum, which takes you into the exciting world of crypto assets and...
- Dec 9, 2022
- 5 min
Six reasons why banks should stay ready for crypto
Traditional financial institutions have had an up-and-down relationship with cryptocurrencies. Against them in the early days, many banks...
- Dec 9, 2022
- 3 min
VC in the “prime zone” for launching next unicorns
Although crypto venture funding declined in the second quarter, and the rate of failure among VC funded projects is likely to increase...
- Dec 5, 2022
- 1 min
Sygnum House View
The crypto market appreciated slightly at the beginning of November as macro sentiment was turning more positive. Just as it was looking...
- Nov 22, 2022
- 4 min
The Crypto Explorer podcast: Revisiting crypto custody
Welcome our latest episode for The Crypto Explorer, a podcast by Sygnum, which takes you into the exciting world of crypto assets and...
- Nov 17, 2022
- 6 min
Digital Nugget: Can we rebuild trust in the crypto industry?
The last few months’ cascade of failures by centralised projects serving the crypto market highlighted both the power of decentralised...
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