HTX Ventures Explores Future of Institutional Digital Assets
- HTX Ventures released a report on the convergence of CeFi, DeFi, and TradFi, predicting a new hybrid architecture by 2026.
- The report highlights the unbundling of custody, collateral, execution, yield, and risk management from traditional platforms.
- Specialized market leaders are expected to dominate each layer with TradFi offering regulated assets and centralized platforms handling compliance.
- DeFi protocols will provide programmable backend infrastructure for digital assets.
- HTX Ventures supports over 300 blockchain projects and collaborates with leading funds like Polychain and Dragonfly.
The report by HTX Ventures suggests that the convergence of CeFi, DeFi, and TradFi could streamline institutional adoption of digital assets through specialized layers for asset issuance and risk management. This hybrid model may lead to a redistribution of revenue towards entities controlling key financial operations.
