AKJ in the News

There have been some big moves in the crypto market following President Trump's latest statements on a US strategic reserve for digital assets. Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, and Cardano have all seen a significant price jump, reinforcing the growing institutional interest in crypto. AKJ's Chief Strategy Officer, Oskar Åslund, shared his insights with the Financial Times, calling this "the holy grail of the crypto market"—a shift that could redefine how digital assets are perceived globally.

AI agents are reshaping wealth management, and Oskar Åslund's latest article breaks it down. From real-time market analysis to autonomous portfolio management, these agents are revolutionizing finance. The potential for innovation is huge – it's time for the industry to take notice!

Today’s salmon-colored Financial Times features our Chief Strategy Officer Oskar Åslund sounding the alarm on the Trump and Melania memecoins. $TRUMP was launched by the president on Friday evening in the US and was followed on Sunday by $MELANIA. The total nominal value of both tokens initially surged over the weekend, with the president’s reaching $14.5bn and Melania’s hitting nearly $3bn. Oskar highlights a lack of checks and balances and concludes by saying that “there’s no protection for retail investors in this. He’s kind of above the law which is obviously also a scary thing.”

Oskar explores the evolving role of wealth managers in the digital asset landscape. He assesses whether private banks should engage with cryptocurrency through ETFs or dive deeper into direct asset management, navigating the challenges of this fast-paced industry

Oskar and Anders discuss the growing convergence of crypto and traditional finance in today's Financial Times, pointing to the recent success of bitcoin ETFs as a leading indicator. They emphasize the need for regulators to embrace this new reality, predicting that the adoption of crypto services by traditional banks will only help to expand the long-term potential of the asset class.

Anders highlights cryptocurrency's remarkable resilience in the face of recent market turbulence. Despite challenges, he remains optimistic about its enduring appeal to investors, emphasizing its potential as a hedge against inflation and de-dollarization.

Neal has authored a piece in Financial Times PWM where he discusses the growing adoption of crypto in the U.S. and the emerging role of Congress to establish guardrails. He also addresses the potential impact of the upcoming presidential election on the evolution of the sector.

Financial Giants - BlackRock and Fidelity are highlighted for their significant investments in the cryptocurrency market, particularly Bitcoin, through their ETFs. Anders shares his insights on this development.

"Regulators now need to be careful not to throw the baby out with the bathwater." Delve into the latest Financial Times' PWM article authored by our Head of Business Development, Oskar Åslund, to gain his perspective on the need for smarter digital assets regulation.

Anders shares his perspective on the digital assets market's response to the aftermath of FTX's collapse in the latest Reuters article:The digital assets market bears the scars of FTX's collapse.

Neal Mitra has authored an article that is featured in Financial Times' PWM publication. Neal looks at the evolving digital assets landscape and the pivotal role of regulatory frameworks in shaping its future.

Anders shares his insights in the latest Reuters article discussing landmark Grayscale ruling.

Anders is highlighted in the Financial Times's Banking Risk & Regulations article, stressing the importance of regulatory harmonization in the digital assets industry to drive institutional adoption and unleash its potential

Anders discusses the growing importance of digital tools, including AI, in the effective delivery of wealth management services.

We have been featured in Reuters for our insights on the US banking crisis and growing popularity of stablecoins including Tether.

Anders is part of a discussion on the stresses being experienced by mining firms.