Institutional investors stories

Crypto fans pen a festive wishlist to Santa, hoping 2026 brings calmer markets, clearer rules and fewer awkward family debates.

NCC Group will secure 21X’s EU-licensed digital asset exchange with managed detection, response and incident handling services.

Animoca Brands partners with Rayls to enhance tokenisation of real-world assets, opening new institutional and retail pathways to digital securities globally.

Australia's crypto market is maturing beyond price swings, with investors prioritising long-term strategies, trust, and strong regulation for sustainable growth.

Gemini's report reveals 22% of Australians now invest in cryptocurrencies, with growing trust and regulation driving mainstream adoption of digital assets.

A new machine learning model forecasts corporate credit rating changes early, aiding investors in managing risks amid rising borrowing costs.

Kate Driver has rejoined DLA Piper in Auckland as senior associate, enhancing the firm's Investment Management & Funds practice with her global expertise.

Kiwi investors face rising risks by focusing solely on local markets, as a 10% NZD drop boosts returns for those diversifying into global equities, especially US tech.

Blackpearl Group has raised NZD $15.1m in an oversubscribed placement ahead of its planned dual listing on the ASX next month, signalling strong investor confidence.

Nebius Group has raised USD $4.3 billion to enhance its AI infrastructure and support expansion into Asia, focusing on biotech and drug discovery.

A surge in violence threats against executives is driving global firms and investors to boost spending on physical security amid rising business risks.

Australian crypto investors are shifting focus in 2025, favouring altcoins, DeFi lending, and stablecoins as the market matures and diversifies from Bitcoin.

TELUS has sold a 49.9% stake in wireless tower operator Terrion to La Caisse for CAD $1.26 billion, valuing the firm at over CAD $2.5 billion.

Binance and Franklin Templeton partner to launch digital asset tools, merging crypto innovation with traditional investment for global investors.

MetaComp and OSL Group partner to build compliant cross-border digital finance infrastructure, linking Singapore and Hong Kong for faster, secure transactions.

Blackpearl has acquired US AI firm B2B Rocket, boosting its annual recurring revenue to NZD $17.5m as it targets the US small and medium business sector.

Blackpearl has opened its retail entitlement offer at AUD $0.95 per share after raising AUD $10.3m institutionally and acquiring US AI firm B2B Rocket.

Airtree Ventures has raised a USD $425 million fund, attracting global investors eager to tap into Australia’s booming tech sector and high-return startups.

FNZ and Microsoft have formed a five-year global partnership to integrate AI into wealth management, enhancing digital experiences for advisors and clients worldwide.

Zerocap teams up with Pier Two to offer institutional clients non-custodial staking of ETH, SOL, and more, yielding up to 11% while retaining asset control.