DigitalX Funds Weekly Wrap (25 Nov-2 Dec 2022)
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Statement on FTX, BlockFi, Alameda and Genesis.
The DigitalX Funds do not have any exposure to FTX, Alameda, BlockFi or Genesis. As reported in the AFR article on November 8, our DigitalX actively managed fund liquidated our FTT holding on Monday. FTT is now down 93% from our exit price. This demonstrates our disciplined risk management strategy, using a combination of top down and bottom-up fundamental research to assess our portfolio composition. The majority of DigitalX Fund assets are secured with an institutional grade custodian with insurance.
Weekly Price Action?
*All figures below are in USD unless otherwise specified.
Week in review
The Shift List
Market Updates
Macro/Regulatory Updates
In the spotlight?
BlackRock Chief Executive Larry Fink said that the firm invested $24 million in FTX through a fund of funds it manages, according to Reuters. He also said that there were some misbehaviors at the crypto exchange FTX, but that the technology behind crypto is still relevant.
"We're going to have to wait to see how this all plays out (with FTX). I mean, right now we can make all the judgement calls, and it looks like there were misbehaviors of major consequences," Fink said, during an event hosted by the New York Times Dealbook, Reuters reported.
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Altcoins?
Crypto wallet Phantom is expanding to the Ethereum and Polygon blockchains — posing a potential threat to the current market leader, MetaMask. The crypto wallet is set to go live in beta within a few weeks, with a public launch to come shortly afterward.
“We definitely want to become the most dominant wallet,” said Phantom CEO Brandon Millman in an interview. “I think we really do have what it takes in terms of just being able to taste that amount of scale and understand what it needs and what is required to run a wallet from an operational perspective.
?itcoin (BTC)
Fidelity has officially started opening retail Bitcoin trading accounts. The development comes after their announcement of a waitlist previously this month. According to a report by The Block, certain users, presumably those on the waitlist, received an email detailing the release, which stated that “The wait is over.” Fidelity has been active in the Bitcoin industry for some time — according to the company website, it began mining Bitcoin in 2014. In addition, it launched a spot Bitcoin ETF in Canada in December of 2021.
Ethereum (ETH)
Russia’s largest bank Sber — formerly known as Sberbank — continues developing its blockchain platform by integrating it with the Ethereum blockchain. On Nov. 30, Sber officially announced new opportunities for its proprietary blockchain platform, including compatibility with smart contracts and applications on the Ethereum network. This would allow developers to move smart contracts and entire projects between Sber’s blockchain and public blockchain networks, the bank said. Sber’s latest additions also bring an integration with major software cryptocurrency wallet MetaMask, which is used to interact with the Ethereum blockchain.?
CEO Comment
Crypto markets remained focussed on proof of reserves and holding our breath for more filings and implications of the contagion. BlockFi folding was possibly the most anticipated Chapter 11 in history!
This week's shift list is difficult to choose from - on one hand Brazil having Bitcoin named as a medium of exchange and as a “security” was big news, on the other hand Fidelity allowing Bitcoin and Ethereum trading for clients is also welcome news. As a top pick I will choose Brazil a) because it is a country and b) because the legislation is partnered with critical consumer protections - the underlying why is important for us in Australia - especially given it is hard to imagine life without the great financial system we have. Brazil has a much more unstable financial system and a lower financial literacy rate and the government sees allowing Bitcoin as a medium of exchange as a pathway to solve for both financial stability and literacy.
There was a great piece of research by Bankless on the profitability of chains - Ethereum has tipped into profitability making it the first chain to be profitable for investors (token holders and proof of stake miners). The chart below is a compelling reason to believe ETH is a good place to store money going into the future - especially as they are now the greenest financial rail ever built. This on top of rising staking yields is a good reason to have a positive view on ETH.ainty on further insolvencies being confirmed with BlockFi finally folding. Genesis appears to be hanging on by a thread while our industry remains on tender hooks.
The gap remained wide at 57% given continued uncertainty on further insolvencies being confirmed with BlockFi finally folding. Genesis appears to be hanging on by a thread while our industry remains on tender hooks.
About DigitalX
DigitalX Ltd (ASX:DCC) is a leading ASX-Listed Bitcoin and digital asset funds management business. The Company has a 9 year track record mining Bitcoin, blockchain and smart contract development. DigitalX Asset Management is the investment manager of digital asset investment products that provide qualified investors with highly secure and streamlined access to digital asset exposure. To learn more contact the team at?[email protected]?or visit our website?https://digitalx.fund/.