Case Study: Lessons from the Fall of FTX - Centralized Custody and Its Discontents
FTX wasn’t just a collapse—it was a custody failure. Onramp MENA’s latest case study breaks down what went wrong and how institutions can avoid similar risks with secure, multi-entity custody solutions tailored for Bitcoin.
Executive Summary - Bitcoin as a Strategic Asset for Sovereign Wealth Funds
Sovereign Wealth Funds face growing challenges—rising inflation, currency depreciation, and asset overvaluation. Traditional portfolios struggle to balance risk and return in an era of economic uncertainty. Onramp MENA’s latest executive summary explores how Bitcoin can enhance national wealth resilience while aligning with Sovereign Wealth Funds mandates.
Executive Summary - Bitcoin as a Strategic Asset for Family Offices
With growing intergenerational wealth transfers, an evolving regulatory landscape, and a shifting global economic environment, Family Offices are reassessing their approach to wealth preservation and portfolio diversification. Onramp MENA’s latest report explores why Bitcoin is becoming increasingly relevant for family offices and how institutional investors can integrate it into their portfolios with proper security and governance.
Sovereign Game Theory
Global finance is shifting as sovereign nations increasingly adopt outside money—gold, Bitcoin, and commodity-backed assets—to hedge against fiat instability. Onramp MENA’s latest report explores how geopolitical dynamics and declining trust in fiat reserves are accelerating this trend. With the Trump administration signaling openness to Bitcoin, sovereign accumulation could become a strategic priority. As stablecoins and decentralized assets gain traction, institutional investors and policymakers must navigate a rapidly evolving monetary landscape where Bitcoin plays a central role in global economic sovereignty.
Case Study: Selection by a Leading UK Pension Plan
In a landmark move, a UK pension plan has selected Onramp’s multi-institution custody solution to gain direct exposure to Bitcoin. After thorough evaluation, the pension plan opted for Onramp to meet key requirements: direct ownership of Bitcoin with the flexibility for in-kind redemptions, a structure that minimizes counterparty risk and single points of failure, and a custody model dedicated exclusively to Bitcoin. This choice underscores the growing demand for secure, specialized Bitcoin custody solutions that align with institutional standards for safety and accessibility.
Bitcoin Inheritance Planning
This report delves into the intricacies of Bitcoin inheritance planning in the GCC, focusing on the unique challenges of secure key management and Sharia-compliant asset transfer. It highlights Bitcoin’s growing importance as a multigenerational asset and emphasizes the need for robust inheritance strategies that comply with local laws and Islamic principles. By leveraging solutions like multi-institution custody, which distributes control across regulated entities, Bitcoin holders can ensure both the security of their assets and a smooth transfer of ownership to heirs, mitigating risks and preserving wealth across generations. The report also addresses key considerations for non-Muslim expatriates, offering tailored solutions for secure and compliant Bitcoin inheritance.
Bitcoin’s Role as a Diversifier
This report explores Bitcoin’s role as a portfolio diversifier, emphasizing its unique custodial challenges. Drawing on BlackRock’s report, which highlights Bitcoin as a distinctive asset class, the piece underscores Bitcoin’s decentralized nature and low correlation with traditional markets, making it a strong hedge during economic uncertainty. Unlike conventional assets that rely on centralized custody, Bitcoin’s bearer-asset nature demands solutions like multi-institution custody, which distributes control across independent entities, mitigating risks and enhancing security, transparency, and client control.
Bitcoin Monetary Policy vs. Traditional Monetary Systems
This report offers a comprehensive analysis of Bitcoin’s unique monetary framework compared to traditional central bank-driven systems. The piece delves into Bitcoin’s fixed supply cap, halving events, and difficulty adjustment mechanisms, highlighting how these features create a predictable and stable monetary policy. In contrast to traditional systems, where policies can be politically influenced and unpredictable, Bitcoin’s decentralized nature and transparent rules make it an attractive hedge against inflation and a reliable store of value.
Is Bitcoin Halal?
In the expanding dialogue around Bitcoin’s compatibility with Islamic finance, our latest article, “Is Bitcoin Halal?”, delves into this critical question. The piece examines Bitcoin through the lens of Shariah principles such as the prohibition of riba (interest), gharar (uncertainty), and maysir (gambling), assessing its alignment with Islamic financial ethics. With insights into Bitcoin’s nature as a digital commodity, its transparent and secure ownership, and the distinctions between direct ownership and spot ETFs, this article is essential reading for investors in the GCC region and beyond, seeking to understand Bitcoin’s place in Shariah-compliant portfolios.
The Evolution of Bitcoin Custody
In the ever-evolving world of digital assets, securing your Bitcoin is paramount. Our latest report, “The Evolution of Bitcoin Custody,” dives deep into the historical context, the technological advancements, and the innovative models redefining asset security in the Bitcoin space. From the pitfalls of centralized custody to the groundbreaking potential of multi-institution solutions, this report is essential reading for anyone looking to understand the complexities of safeguarding Bitcoin in today’s landscape.
Bitcoin: The Switzerland of Asset Classes
Bitcoin embodies the qualities of neutrality, stability, and security, much like Switzerland. This article explores how Bitcoin’s decentralized nature and limited supply make it a modern financial haven, akin to Switzerland’s role in the global economy. Discover how Bitcoin serves as a stable and private asset, ideal for preserving value in today’s digital landscape.
Special Report: Bitcoin 2024 Conference, Nashville
Missed one of the largest Bitcoin conferences in the world? We’ve got you covered. This special report highlights Bitcoin’s breakthrough into the political mainstream, becoming a key issue for voters and policymakers. The conference underscored Bitcoin’s significant role in the financial and political landscape, highlighting its potential to reshape global strategies.
Spotlight: Multi-Institution Custody
Bitcoin is at a critical juncture with the introduction of multi-institution custody, a transformative approach to securing digital assets. This model leverages the principles of decentralization and institutional security by distributing the keys to a Bitcoin wallet across multiple regulated entities. This setup ensures enhanced security by minimizing the risk of a single point of failure, ensures compliance with regulatory standards, and provides operational resilience through geographic key distribution. Explore how this paradigm shift can benefit you.
Understanding Bitcoin’s 21 Million Supply Cap
Bitcoin’s 21 million supply cap is a fundamental aspect of its value proposition, underpinned by mathematical certainty and decentralized consensus. This fixed limit is hardcoded in Bitcoin’s protocol, ensuring changes can only occur through broad network consensus, akin to requiring shareholder approval in traditional finance. The cap preserves value through scarcity, much like gold or stable monetary policies of central banks, fostering market confidence. Economic incentives align network participants to maintain this cap, reinforcing trust and stability.