The volatility that has become synonymous with the crypto industry hasn’t deterred institutions from participating in it, as hedge funds investing in crypto are at an all-time high, according to PwC’s 2022 Global Crypto Hedge Fund Report. The annual report surveys both traditional hedge funds and specialist crypto funds to gain a better understanding of […]

Crypto hedge funds are bullish on Bitcoin and knee-deep in DeFi
PwC's research shows the number of crypto-focused hedge funds has risen to 300 despite the volatility in the market.

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