From Yahoo Finance: 2025-06-06 20:17:00

Institutional adoption of crypto is rapidly increasing, with blockchain moving beyond just finance to revolutionize global industries, as per a report by OKX and Blockworks Research. The report reveals that 59-60% of asset managers plan to launch crypto funds by 2026, showing a significant shift towards blockchain-based financial infrastructure.

Various industries are embracing blockchain technology, with sports, entertainment, consumer, and luxury brands utilizing it for digital collectibles, fan tokens, supply chain transparency, and combating counterfeiting. The report also highlights the rise of Bitcoin in corporate treasuries, emphasizing the need for platforms like OKX to cater to both retail and institutional clients with strong compliance measures.

OKX is adapting its U.S. platform to meet the needs of institutional clients seeking compliance, risk management, client money controls, and cybersecurity. The platform, known for its deep blockchain integration, now boasts a compliance team of nearly 500 people to appeal to both traditional finance and crypto-native users, signaling a shift towards a more traditional financial approach.

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