Kaiko

🌍 Kaiko Acquires Vinter, Europe’s Leading Crypto Index Provider! 📢 We are delighted to announce that Kaiko has acquired Vinter, a Kaiko company, Europe’s leading provider of regulated crypto indices. This strategic acquisition strengthens Kaiko’s position as the global leader in crypto market data and indices, expanding our indexing capabilities. Vinter’s expertise in serving asset managers and the buy-side industry perfectly complements Kaiko’s established derivatives market presence. Together, we are well-positioned to meet the growing institutional demand for regulated crypto products such as Derivatives, ETFs, and ETPs. As crypto reaches new heights, Kaiko remains the only independent, regulated index provider for financial institutions worldwide. With this acquisition, we are ready to meet the next phase of the crypto industry’s growth. 🔗 Read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/euQ6GNyc

Investing in BTC has never been easier, but finding quality outside of this has gotten increasingly difficult. The rally in crypto markets over the past year has been narrow up to this point, but thats changing. In the absence of regulatory headwinds in the US its primed to be a seminal year in crypto—both for markets and innovation. As the tide shifts in Washington and investors begin to look beyond BTC the KSL2 index—which powers Gemini’s index perps—offers a simple way to track the performance of the Layer-2 sector. Read our latest report on this index now

After a busy start to the year, we're excited to dive into the rest of this quarter's digital asset events 🌍 Our team will be on the ground at key events in London, Amsterdam, Paris, Hong Kong, New York, Las Vegas, and Denver. We would be delighted to connect with you during these events! Drop us a message to set up a time to connect 📲

💡 What’s shaping the institutional crypto landscape in 2025? Here we look at the top takeaways from iConnections Global Alts Miami and share our insights on the outlook for digital assets in 2025. Read more below 👇

Fears of an escalating trade war are weighing on Bitcoin and other risk assets after the U.S. imposed tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico, prompting retaliation from Canada.

📉 Trump’s tariff war sent shockwaves through crypto markets over the weekend. The US president's decision to place 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico has spooked markets. BTC’s price whipsawed over the weekend as the situation intensified following Canadian PM Trudeau’s decision to impose retaliatory tariffs on US goods. #BTC fell again on Monday morning as markets opened in Asia. Interestingly options markets seem to be pricing in a speedy resolution to the trade dispute, at least that’s what our IV tool suggests. Read more in today’s Data Debrief after 5 pm CET.

Issuers have flocked to file for crypto-related exchange-traded funds since the regime change in Washington. In our latest Deep Dive we examined the assets tied to the latest batch of filings. How liquid the underlying markets are for these assets, and other key metrics that might impact approval hopes.

I am proud to announce that Kaiko has taken a strategic investment from the Uggla Family Office, the family office of Lance Uggla- the visionary leader behind IHS Markit until its merger with S&P Global in 2022 for a staggering $44bn. This is a profound validation of the vision I have been carrying for the past decade with Kaiko: to build world-class market data infrastructure for digital assets. Having an industry legend like Lance recognize our potential is incredibly humbling and exciting. Kaiko follows Lance’s original vision for IHS Markit in its mission to deliver institutional-grade data that enhances transparency, reduces risk, and drives operational efficiency. With this investment, we're accelerating our commitment to bridging traditional finance and blockchain technologies. As we continue expanding globally, Kaiko is more committed than ever to providing the most sophisticated, regulatory-compliant market data solutions in the digital assets space. 🚀 2025 is off to a great start!

Today, we are proud to announce that Kaiko has received a strategic investment from the Uggla Family Office, the family office of Lance Uggla, Founder and CEO of IHS Markit until its $44 billion acquisition by S&P Global in 2022. This investment is a profound validation of our decade-long commitment to building world-class market data infrastructure for digital assets, enhancing market transparency and reducing operational risks. As we enter 2025, this marks a pivotal moment in our mission to bridge traditional finance and blockchain technologies. Kaiko is more committed than ever to providing the most sophisticated and regulatory-compliant market data solutions in the digital assets space Full announcement, below.

Kaiko is proud to partner with Gemini to launch index perpetuals on their dedicated non-US derivatives platform. Why does this matter? ✅ Diversified Trading: Access curated crypto baskets with a single contract. ✅ Simplified Strategies: Manage portfolios efficiently without juggling multiple positions. ✅ Settled on Trusted Indices: Powered by Kaiko, designed for transparency and reliability. This launch fills a key market gap, enabling traders to capitalize on broader crypto trends in a seamless way. Read the full announcement below 👉