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OKX-Commissioned Economist Impact Research Brief: Institutional Investors View Increased Digital Asset Investment as Inevitable

07.08.2025 - 18:08:28

OKX United Arab Emirates New York

Asset allocation, custody, regulation and risk management are core focus areas for institutional investors when considering digital assets, including cryptocurrenciesLiquidity, market integration and compliance are also highlighted as important dynamics for market entryConclusions based on insights from interviews with business leaders in digital assets and finance, including Citi, Al Mal Capital, Skybridge Capital, VanEck and othersis OKX's comprehensive suite of services tailored for institutional clients.  

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*Insights referenced in this release are cited in the research brief, and are comprised of (1) viewpoints from the Economist Impact roundtable session in Dubai, UAE; (2) interviews with industry experts; (3) desktop research, including industry surveys and studies. Sources for all referenced insights can be found in the research brief

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