It was great to have Rachel Pether (@RPether), Head of Middle East at 3iQ, speak on the panel “Inside UAE Manager Selection — How CIOs and Allocators Choose External Managers for Their Mandates” at the @MarketsGrp 5th Annual Private Wealth Middle East Forum in Dubai last week. We also had the pleasure of hosting a roundtable discussion on what’s next for digital asset investing. A few key takeaways from the discussion:
There are two distinct ways to approach digital assets. You can invest in digital assets — sizing Bitcoin like gold and layer-1 tokens like venture capital — or invest using digital assets, through hedge fund strategies that target uncorrelated returns from inefficient markets.
On portfolio construction, the case for digital assets rests less on diversification and more on convexity. Digital assets show positive skew, meaning a 3% allocation may contribute 30–40% of a portfolio’s asymmetry.
The window is also narrowing. At approximately USD 2.7 trillion — roughly one-tenth the size of gold — digital assets remain under-owned. That gap closes with every quarter of institutional adoption.
Thank you to the event organisers and everyone who joined our roundtable discussion.
Join Rachel Kirkwood, Investment & Product Specialist at 3iQ, at the 10th Annual Private Wealth Canada Forum on November 10 in Toronto, as she hosts the roundtable “The Capital Allocation Puzzle: Why Institutions Are Moving into Digital Assets.”
This conversation will explore how leading institutions are approaching digital asset allocation, the frameworks being used to evaluate risk and return, and the practical considerations around custody, security, liquidity, and volatility.
We will also review the range of portfolio solutions available to institutions, from core beta exposure through ETFs to multi-strategy yield generation and outcome-oriented strategies. These include diversified portfolios, market neutral positions, and alternative income, designed to complement traditional asset allocations while managing risk and operational complexity.
Learn more about the event: marketsgroup.org/forums/priv…
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We’re excited to share that Ash Tahbazian, Head of Business Development, North America at 3iQ, will be speaking at the Digital Assets Forum (@DAF_Global) in NYC on November 13.
The event will bring together leading voices from the institutional digital asset industry. At 8:30 AM on the Blockstream Stage, Ash will join the panel “How Institutions Are Structuring Digital Asset Exposure in Their Portfolio” alongside Aryan Sheikhalian (CMT Digital), Aman Venkateswaran (RenGen), and Lingling Jiang (DWF Labs), moderated by Constantin Kogan (Holistic Capital).
More about the event here: eblockchainconvention.com/di…
Ash Tahbazian, Head of Business Development, North America at 3iQ, will speak at the 10th Annual Private Wealth Canada Forum on November 10 in Toronto.
At 11:35 AM, Ash will join the panel “Mastering Alternative Investment Portfolio Construction” alongside David Ferreira, Portfolio Manager and Investment Committee Member, Harbourfront Wealth Management; Paul McKenna, Managing Director, Scotia Wealth Management; Jules Grunwald, Chief Investment Officer, Arlow Capital; and Meric Koksal, Executive Vice-President and Head, CIBC Global Asset Management. The session will be moderated by Josh Benchetrit, Founder and Portfolio Manager, BenchCap Wealth.
Panelists will explore the key considerations involved in constructing an alternatives allocation, as investors are moving beyond the conventional 60/40 framework in favor of strategies designed to enhance diversification, manage risk, and uncover new growth opportunities.
Learn more about the event: marketsgroup.org/forums/priv…
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Join Jonathan Mirarchi, DeFi Manager at 3iQ, as he hosts the Table Talk “Innovative Approaches to Capital Allocation: What Does a New Frontier Institutional Allocation Look Like in Practice” at the @CAASA4u Annual Conference 2026 on November 3 in Montreal.
This session will address how allocators can look beyond traditional alternative asset classes that fall short amid renewed price volatility, geopolitical friction, and diminishing returns. As digital assets move from the margins toward more mainstream institutional finance, we will examine new ways to look at exploiting the alpha opportunities in digital asset markets through tried and true hedge fund trading strategies.
Learn more about the event: caasa.ca/archives/events/caa…
We were delighted to co-host a private dinner with @HilbertCapital in Singapore, bringing together institutional investors for an evening offering a unique opportunity to hear directly from the Kingdom of Bhutan about its journey from producing Bitcoin to managing it as a sovereign asset — and building a broader digital asset ecosystem around Gelephu Mindfulness City (@gmcbhutan).
The discussion also explored how institutional engagement with digital assets is evolving, with a focus on the key considerations around portfolio allocation, custody, and structuring.
Our partnership with GMC is an important illustration of our commitment to institutional stewardship and responsible oversight. 3iQ has been entrusted to manage a dedicated mandate backed by a portion of GMC’s Bitcoin treasury, while also investing in local talent and knowledge transfer and establishing a long-term presence in Gelephu — supporting GMC’s ambition to build a next-generation financial centre grounded in innovation, sustainability, and Bhutan’s cultural values.
Thank you to Adrian Khoo, Barnali Biswal, Jigdrel Singay, Matteo Dante Perruccio, and everyone who joined us for an insightful evening.
3iQ and M/HQ co-hosted a workshop “Women Leading Wealth: Navigating Digital Assets Investing with Confidence,” bringing together an engaged group of women for an open discussion around digital assets and investing.
The conversation reflected how far the asset class has come. Digital assets have moved past their hype phase and are increasingly recognised as an important tool in an investor’s toolkit — supported by greater regulatory clarity, more robust infrastructure, and sophisticated counterparties. Financial institutions are embracing this shift at pace, with many blue-chip firms expanding cryptocurrency and blockchain capabilities across custody, settlement, securitisation, trading, and asset management. Institutional investors including endowments, pensions, and sovereign wealth funds are also becoming increasingly active participants.
The discussion also touched on the practical side of engagement. Before investing or offering solutions to their clients, institutions must consider having dedicated resources — internal or external — to assess the complexity of the market, operational risk, counterparty risk, and cybersecurity risk. Regulatory advancements are helping here too, giving companies the tools to develop innovative products and providing confidence to investors.
Thank you to the speakers Rachel Pether (@RPether) and Hermione Harrison, and everyone who joined us — we hope the session provided a useful foundation for understanding how digital assets are evolving as an investment class, and we would be delighted to continue the discussion.
When does an asset class become a marketplace?
Digital assets have long been viewed through the lens of cryptocurrency. But as more traditional assets move on-chain, a broader question emerges: are digital assets evolving into a financial marketplace in their own right?
In a conversation at the European Blockchain Convention, in Barcelona, Tommaso Mancuso, President CIO of 3iQ, explores the developments that could shape this transition, from on-chain company listings and real-world assets to the role of regulation, liquidity and institutional adoption.
Watch the full interview: youtube.com/watch?v=pMYgI5hi…
It was a pleasure to host an event with Tommaso Mancuso, President and CIO of 3iQ, Christophe Racine, Head of DACH at 3iQ, and the Pictet Crypto Club in Geneva.
We discussed digital assets and their impact on diversified investment portfolios, exploring various investment strategies including market-neutral and growth (convex) strategies, as well as different hedge fund strategies and their subcategories within a broader hedge fund portfolio.
Thank you to everyone who joined us — we look forward to continuing the conversation.
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In a recent episode of the AYU Network Podcast, Christophe Racine, Head of DACH at 3iQ, discusses the forces driving investor interest in digital assets and the growing demand for regulated, institutional-grade investment solutions.
As the market matures, transparency, education, and trusted access are becoming just as important as innovation.
Christophe shares his views on where the industry stands today and where it may be headed next.
Read the article here: blog.3iq.io/news-insights/na…
Matteo Dante Perruccio, Chief Strategy Officer at 3iQ, will speak at @SALTConference London on November 3 at 9:45 AM. He will join the panel "The Macro Case for Digital Assets" alongside Bob Diamond (Hyperliquid Strategies), Miller Whitehouse-Levine (Solana Policy Institute), and Geoff Kendrick (Standard Chartered).
The U.S. Treasury's announced bond buyback program has renewed attention on the macro case for including digital assets in portfolios. As GENIUS Act implementation continues, stablecoin growth has also accelerated, with Wall Street banks forming new digital dollar consortiums. Blockchain infrastructure has continued to mature, with Hyperliquid leading the charge toward the U.S. launch of perpetual futures. In this session, panelists who traversed from senior traditional finance roles into leading voices in digital finance will weigh in on the macro case for including digital assets in institutional investor portfolios.
Learn more about the event: salt.org/events/salt-london-…
It’s Back to School: Institutional Digital Assets Edition
This is the last instalment of our seven-part educational series exploring the institutionalization of digital assets.
Digital assets are increasingly becoming part of a broader global financial ecosystem, extending beyond investment exposure alone.
Lesson 7: What does the future institutional model look like?
How are institutions approaching the intersection of digital assets, financial infrastructure, operational integration, and global adoption?
Read Part 7: blog.3iq.io/news-insights/th…
Adrian Khoo, Senior Advisor and Head of Asia at 3iQ, will speak at the 16th Annual Thailand Roundtable – Pensions and Investments: Managing the Transition on November 4, 2026.
This event brings together senior regulators, institutional allocators, and global investment leaders to navigate a rapidly evolving financial landscape. Under this year’s theme, “Managing the Transition”, the forum will explore how structural shifts, demographic changes, and technological disruptions are redefining asset management and portfolio design across the region.
Adrian will join the panel “Digital Assets in the New Economy,” alongside Butree Vangsirirungruang, Director of the Digital Asset Policy Department, SEC Thailand; Daniel Liebau, Founding Chairman, Lightbulb Capital; and Tanasak Krishnasreni, Acting Chief Executive Officer, XSpring Digital Co., Ltd. The panel will be moderated by Goh Thean Eu, Senior Finance Writer, Asia Asset Management.
Learn more about the event: asiaassetmanagementevents.co…
Last week, Christophe Racine, Head of DACH at 3iQ, hosted an investor lunch in Zurich, joined by Iain MacPherson, Head of Capital Formation at Aras Partners, and Julien Tizot, Chief Investment Officer at Aras Partners. The conversation offered a candid look at how Aras Partners, a single-family office based in Abu Dhabi, approaches investing in digital assets — and why they chose 3iQ following a detailed due diligence process.
The discussion covered the role and impact of digital assets within balanced investment portfolios and how convex investment strategies can add value in a diversified, multi-asset portfolio. The group also explored Luxembourg-based fund structures and their practical benefits.
Thank you to everyone who joined us — we look forward to continuing the conversation.
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We are excited to announce that 3iQ has received In-Principal Approval from Abu Dhabi’s Financial Services Authority (FSRA). It follows the announcement of our strategic partnership with @Further, the UAE-based digital asset investment manager, which enables institutional investors access to digital assets via 3iQ’s Managed Account Platform (QMAP) a platform that attracted $100 million sovereign-linked seed capital.
The successful granting of this IPA is part of 3iQ’s aim to be regulated and present in all the major digital asset hubs globally, so that its award-winning investment management offering is accessible to accredited investors around the world. This includes the first ever Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs listed on a major stock exchange.
Rachel Pether (@RPether), Head of Middle East at 3iQ, commented:
“This is an exciting development for 3iQ and has materialised following constructive collaboration with the ADGM’s proactive regulator. Ever since 2023 when we established a footprint in the UAE, 3iQ has taken steps towards becoming the leader in the region with our proven track record of attracting sovereign wealth and institutional capital to digital assets.”
Read the PR: 3iq.io/press-media/3iq-recei…
It’s Back to School: Institutional Digital Assets Edition
This is Part 6 of our seven-part educational series exploring the institutionalization of digital assets and how the conversation among institutional investors has evolved over the past decade.
Institutional investing has always been built on governance, oversight, and rigorous due diligence.
Lesson 6: What does due diligence look like?
How are allocators evaluating governance frameworks, operational controls, custody arrangements, and financial infrastructure before allocating capital?
Read Part 6: blog.3iq.io/news-insights/th…
When access becomes a commodity, what separates the winners?
Digital assets are rapidly institutionalising. Exposure is easier to obtain than ever through regulated products, established custodians and maturing market infrastructure. That raises the bar for asset managers.
Our latest article explores the structural shift reshaping digital asset management and what it takes to stand out in an increasingly competitive market.
Read the full article: blog.3iq.io/news-insights/be…
