The University of Austin is launching a Bitcoin investment
fund as part of its $200 million endowment. The fund, worth over $5 million, is
designed to invest in Bitcoin. Chun Lai, the foundation’s chief investment
officer, stated the university did not want to miss out on Bitcoin's potential.
Meanwhile, BTCUSD has been consolidating at 95,700, a key
support level, following a bearish move on the intraday charts.
Bitcoin Adoption by Universities Gains Momentum
This move follows a similar one by Emory University, which
disclosed a $15 million Bitcoin investment in October. Emory became the first US
university endowment to report holdings in Bitcoin ETFs.
Institutional adoption of Bitcoin, including ETFs, could
help raise Bitcoin’s price. Large institutions often control significant
capital, which can influence markets. Continued adoption by such institutions
is necessary for Bitcoin to reach new highs.
The University of Austin plans a minimum five-year holding
strategy. Chad Thevenot, Senior Vice President at the university, compared
Bitcoin’s long-term value to that of stocks or real estate.
BTCUSD Forms Potential Double Bottom Pattern
The BTCUSD H1 chart shows that after rejecting the 98,000
level, the price moved downward. However, the 95,700 level has held as support,
where the price has reacted several times before. The price bounced earlier
today, and another bullish reversal candle could form a Double Bottom, a strong
bullish reversal pattern. In that case, the price may rise.
On the other hand, if the price breaks below 95,700, sellers
may look to short upon breakout confirmation, followed by a bearish reversal
pattern.
In a bullish “hyperbitcoinization” phase, the price could
reach $350,000. A black swan scenario, however, sees Bitcoin peaking at
$500,000. These projections are based on expectations of increased
institutional adoption and the growing acceptance of blockchain in global
finance.
BTCUSD, H1 Chart, Source: TradingView
Younger Generations Prefer Crypto for Pensions
Cryptocurrencies are also gaining popularity among
retirement funds, especially with younger generations. A report from Bitget
Research found that 20% of Gen Z and Alpha are open to receiving pensions in
cryptocurrency.
Additionally, 78% of respondents showed more trust in
alternative retirement savings options over traditional pension funds. These
trends reflect a shift towards decentralized finance and blockchain solutions.
The University of Austin is launching a Bitcoin investment
fund as part of its $200 million endowment. The fund, worth over $5 million, is
designed to invest in Bitcoin. Chun Lai, the foundation’s chief investment
officer, stated the university did not want to miss out on Bitcoin's potential.
Meanwhile, BTCUSD has been consolidating at 95,700, a key
support level, following a bearish move on the intraday charts.
Bitcoin Adoption by Universities Gains Momentum
This move follows a similar one by Emory University, which
disclosed a $15 million Bitcoin investment in October. Emory became the first US
university endowment to report holdings in Bitcoin ETFs.
Institutional adoption of Bitcoin, including ETFs, could
help raise Bitcoin’s price. Large institutions often control significant
capital, which can influence markets. Continued adoption by such institutions
is necessary for Bitcoin to reach new highs.
The University of Austin plans a minimum five-year holding
strategy. Chad Thevenot, Senior Vice President at the university, compared
Bitcoin’s long-term value to that of stocks or real estate.
BTCUSD Forms Potential Double Bottom Pattern
The BTCUSD H1 chart shows that after rejecting the 98,000
level, the price moved downward. However, the 95,700 level has held as support,
where the price has reacted several times before. The price bounced earlier
today, and another bullish reversal candle could form a Double Bottom, a strong
bullish reversal pattern. In that case, the price may rise.
On the other hand, if the price breaks below 95,700, sellers
may look to short upon breakout confirmation, followed by a bearish reversal
pattern.
In a bullish “hyperbitcoinization” phase, the price could
reach $350,000. A black swan scenario, however, sees Bitcoin peaking at
$500,000. These projections are based on expectations of increased
institutional adoption and the growing acceptance of blockchain in global
finance.
BTCUSD, H1 Chart, Source: TradingView
Younger Generations Prefer Crypto for Pensions
Cryptocurrencies are also gaining popularity among
retirement funds, especially with younger generations. A report from Bitget
Research found that 20% of Gen Z and Alpha are open to receiving pensions in
cryptocurrency.
Additionally, 78% of respondents showed more trust in
alternative retirement savings options over traditional pension funds. These
trends reflect a shift towards decentralized finance and blockchain solutions.
Executive Interview | Charlotte Bullock | Chief Product Officer, Bank of London | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Charlotte Bullock | Chief Product Officer, Bank of London | FMLS:25
In this interview, we sat down with Charlotte Bullock, Head of Product at The Bank of London, previously at SAP and now shaping product at one of the sector’s most ambitious new banking players.
Charlotte reflects on the Summit so far and talks about the culture inside fintech banks today. We look at the pressures that come with scaling, and how firms can hold onto the nimble approach that made them stand out early on.
We also cover the state of payments ahead of her appearance on the payments roundtable: the blockages financial firms face, the areas that still need fixing, and what a realistic solution looks like in 2026.
In this interview, we sat down with Charlotte Bullock, Head of Product at The Bank of London, previously at SAP and now shaping product at one of the sector’s most ambitious new banking players.
Charlotte reflects on the Summit so far and talks about the culture inside fintech banks today. We look at the pressures that come with scaling, and how firms can hold onto the nimble approach that made them stand out early on.
We also cover the state of payments ahead of her appearance on the payments roundtable: the blockages financial firms face, the areas that still need fixing, and what a realistic solution looks like in 2026.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
