Blockhead

Blockhead, a Singapore-based digital assets media publication, has announced the successful completion of its investment round. The investment is led by Franklin Templeton, (NYSE: BEN), one of the largest global asset managers with approximately US$1.5 trillion of assets under management. This investment round will enable Blockhead’s continued growth and innovation in products and services in the evolving landscape of blockchain technology and digital assets. Launched in 2022, Blockhead currently operates a news publication covering global stories from the blockchain and digital assets industry, with an Asian focus. The investment will also allow Blockhead to evolve its business model to become a leading #digitalassets research platform in the region. The research platform, dubbed BRN, augments their current media product offering and will serve as a comprehensive resource for institutional and high-net-worth investors, offering insights, analytics, and market intelligence on the digital assets and cryptocurrency landscape. Blockhead aims to become a trusted partner for those seeking in-depth digital assets-focused analysis and research. "Our position as a digital assets-focused publication gives us a unique view of the direction of the industry, where we are now able to develop our proposition to incorporate in-depth and market-leading research, tools, and capabilities. A strategic partnership with a legacy financial institution like Franklin Templeton is testament to the potential of our projects and will play a key role in the development and launch of our products and services this year," said Mark Tan, CEO of Blockhead. BRN distinguishes itself from more general market overviews or data services by offering insider perspectives that are not available through public channels, as well as independent market commentary and insights for institutional investors in the digital asset space, generally covering top tokens, big industry themes and the macroeconomic environment. “We are seeing high growth potential for digital assets in Asia and believe that Blockhead’s insights and future business plans are at a very exciting juncture. This investment is part of our efforts to foster a global ecosystem of digital asset operators that can capitalize on the multitude of benefits that blockchain technology offers,” said Kevin Farrelly, Director of Digital Asset Management at Franklin Templeton.

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Last week, Blockhead co-founder Cohan C. moderated a panel at Coinfest Asia 2024 on "Navigating the Ever-Changing Crypto Market." He was joined by an esteemed panel including Alex Rumondor, Head of Business Development at CoinEx Global, Alex Svanevik, CEO of Nansen, and Michael Lau, SVP, Group Head of Business Development and Chairman of Consensus Hong Kong at Bullish, and Vugar Usi Zade, COO of Bitget. The points of discussion included identifying predictable patterns in the chaos of #crypto markets, spotting the difference between market trends and short-live fads, adjusting investment strategies to accommodate global economic events, and market sentiment vs market manipulation. It was such a pleasant and insightful discussion, so we'd like to thank every one who spoke on the panel and Coinfest Asia for having us on their Main Stage. We will see you again next year! 🙌

The time has come for interest rates according to Fed Chair Jerome Powell but how is the crypto market responding?

For crypto to truly succeed on a global level, radical changes of mindset and attitude are needed, argues Daniel LIEBAU, in an op-ed for Blockhead. Dan is the founder of Lightbulb Capital, with operations in Hong Kong and Singapore. He is also an affiliate faculty member at Singapore Management University, where he teaches courses on Blockchain & Digital Assets and Decentralized Finance (DeFi). https://lnkd.in/gW4d3mkt

In the latest episode of Blockcast, we explore the world of crypto trading with Kelvin See, the Head of Trading at Coinhako. Kelvin brings a unique perspective, having transitioned from traditional finance to the #Web3 space. We discuss the key differences between trading in #TradFi and #crypto, CoinHako's approach to trading and risk management, including their use of derivatives, hedging strategies, and technical analysis, the tools he uses to manage risk and capture opportunities, and the future outlook for the crypto market. Join us and gain a comprehensive understanding of the world of crypto trading and the strategies used by experts in the field. Listen to the full episode now: https://lnkd.in/g6wekF79

Ahead of the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium starting today, investors remain confident in a soft landing for the US economy, despite recent market volatility and mixed economic data.

Blockhead is here at Coinfest Asia 2024 and our co-founder, Cohan C. will be taking the Main Stage to moderate the "Navigating the ever-changing Crypto Market" panel. BRN's analyst Valentin Fournier will also take the stage tomorrow evening as a moderator for the "Tripping on Profits: The LSD Effect of Liquid (re)Staking" panel. So if you guys are around, holla at us! We might also have some goodies for you!

Last night, BRN held its inaugural session of the BRN Alpha Series - an exclusive series of intimate panel events designed for established investors who seek a deeper understanding of how #crypto can be integrated into their strategies. Titled "Crypto Assets: Tools, Strategies & Impact for Institutional Investors," the first session of this ongoing series was moderated by Robin Kaniah, Head of Strategy - Franklin Templeton and featured speakers Lasanka Perera, CEO Singapore - Independent Reserve; Mike Chiam D.M., Director - Foxwood LLC; Valentin Fournier, Lead Analyst - BRN. To secure your spot at the next BRN Alpha Series session, be sure to subscribe to BRN at thebrn.co.

Gold prices have surged past $2,500 per ounce, overshadowing #Bitcoin, which struggles to break the $60,000 mark. This shift comes as investors anticipate the Federal Reserve may soon cut interest rates, boosting gold’s appeal as a safe haven.