How Instant Settlement is Challenging Cryptos Capital Efficiency: Insights from Ethan Buchman

Crypto innovation is driving an increasing push for instant settlement, revealing significant inefficiencies in capital allocation for trading firms. This paradigm shift raises critical questions about the market's scalability as trading volumes rise. As firms are compelled to pre-fund transactions fully, the challenges of managing liquidity and netting trades become...

Why Execution Risk is the New Custody Challenge in Crypto

Opinion by: Ido Sofer, founder and CEO at Sodot. Extended custody risk goes beyond just securing private keys, necessitating a focus on all credentials. Execution risk is emerging as a significant vulnerability, requiring comprehensive security policies across diverse environments. New frameworks must prioritize zero key exposure principles to safeguard real-time...

Onchain Commodity Trading Surges, Yet Traditional Finance Still Dominates Liquidity

HighlightsOnchain commodity trading is experiencing a surge in activity but faces liquidity challenges compared to traditional markets.Weekend trading has become a unique advantage for onchain platforms as they provide a space for real-time market reactions while traditional markets are closed.As trust grows in onchain futures markets, increasing participation could lead...