Christopher Robbins

Christopher Robbins is a nationally recognized journalist who has been featured as a speaker and panelist on topics including investing, public relations, the news industry, personal finance and wealth management. He is a contributing writer for CoinDesk’s Crypto for Advisors newsletter.

Christopher Robbins

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How One Russian-Speaking Crypto Company Is Navigating the War in Ukraine

In an industry with many founders, workers and users in Ukraine, the human impact of the conflict runs deep. PointPay’s experience underscores that point.

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Marchés

If Crypto Belongs in Retirement Accounts, Where Are the Assets?

So far, there are only a handful of ways to invest in crypto via retirement accounts – most notably via a self-directed IRA. But fintech firms are making it drastically easier to open and fund a self-directed crypto IRA, and they’re turning their attention to financial advisors.

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Marchés

The Next Frontier: Digital Assets for Retirement

The conversation about crypto should move beyond its long-term legitimacy as an investable asset class to a new debate: Do cryptocurrencies belong in retirement accounts – and how?

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Finance

An Incumbent Enters the Disruption Game

A new digital wallet, launched by well-known asset manager WisdomTree, will bring tokenized assets and funds to the advisory and institutional spaces. Is the blockchain disruption to finance not as far off as we think?

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Marchés

Where Should Advisors Go for Crypto Education?

A growing number of services and resources offer advisors education on crypto, taking different approaches. Existing certification organizations, like the CFP Board, might also need to step in and provide clarity and education for their members.

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Technologies

What Advisors Should Watch For in Crypto in 2022

Crypto adoption doesn’t appear to be slowing down. As more advisors and institutional investors pile in, the asset class will continue to mature – and new innovations could change how advisors interact with clients and service providers.

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Marchés

Could These Products Tame Crypto’s Volatility Beast?

Two crypto products launched late last year, targeted squarely at advisors who are concerned about risk-averse clients, purport to ease bitcoin volatility through trading strategies. But there may be other ways to temper volatility risk in cryptocurrencies.

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Marchés

Are Spot Crypto ETFs Really Worth the Wait?

Many advisors and investors seem to be waiting for spot crypto ETFs before diving into digital assets. But they have all the tools they need to begin investing in digital assets on behalf of clients right now.

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Finance

Is Crypto Becoming More Diverse?

Part of the promise of cryptocurrencies is the opening of opportunities and financial services to disadvantaged populations – but the digital assets industry has been far from diverse.

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