Commentary from the Desk: August 3, 2022

As the crypto industry and global investors work through the current bear market, Cumberland takes a closer look at Web3, and the opportunities -- and potential hurdles -- ahead in fulfilling the promise and the utility of decentralization.

Crypto Insights: After the Crypto Deluge, What's Next for Web3?

Key findings and takeaways from the annual Cumberland counterparty mid-year survey.

Market Pulse: The State of Crypto Investing in 2022

While negative sentiment in crypto is arguably at extreme levels right now, crypto is a fast-moving market and changes in the ecosystem are often catalysts for a significant shift in the narrative. One such change Cumberland is closely watching is the Ethereum Merge. Although there is no definitive date for this event as of yet, based on the latest core developer call as of last week, we currently expect the Merge to occur at some point in September or October.

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Valuing Ethereum into the Merge

On Being a Contrarian with Global Head of Business Development Paul Kremsky

While negative sentiment in crypto is arguably at extreme levels right now, crypto is a fast-moving market and changes in the ecosystem are often catalysts for a significant shift in the narrative. One such change Cumberland is closely watching is the Ethereum Merge. Although there is no definitive date for this event as of yet, based on the latest core developer call as of last week, we currently expect the Merge to occur at some point in September or October. 

Crypto Insights: Valuing Ethereum into the Merge

Nomura Starts Trading Crypto Derivatives, Joining Rivals Goldman, JPMorgan

Coffee Series with Steven, Senior Research Analyst

As part of DRW’s commitment to innovation and integrity in global markets, the firm is pleased to announce that on March 9, 2022, it was approved as a member of the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA).

DRW Announces ISDA Membership

Cumberland is now a liquidity provider for the so-called bespoke options, targeting major crypto holders like Bitcoin miners and investors that need to hedge risks or generate yields. The offering will allow traders to customize each trade’s expiry date, strike price and underlying coins.

Trading Firm DRW Allows Crypto Investors to Hedge Risk With Bilateral Options

Cumberland Now Trades Bilateral Crypto Options

Coffee Series with Cryptoasset Analyst Nate George: DeFi Regulation, NFT's, and the Metaverse

Helping counterparties stay informed about market trends, news and more.


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