Catriona Kellas

The institutional digital asset market is evolving rapidly, with major financial institutions expanding their offerings to capture market share and address growing client demand. As digital assets move further into the mainstream, differences in regulation, infrastructure, and market maturity are driving distinct approaches across Europe, the U.S., and Asia.

This interactive opening panel will bring together senior leaders from top asset management firms across these key jurisdictions to assess how institutional adoption is progressing globally. Through regional deep dives, live audience polling, and quick-fire questions, speakers will explore regulatory developments, the evolution of market infrastructure, and the product innovation needed to drive institutional engagement at scale. 

• Regulatory developments and global adoption: How are evolving regulations in Europe, the US, and Asia shaping institutional adoption, and how are asset managers structuring their offerings to align with jurisdictional differences? 
• Market structure and institutional participation: What role do major financial institutions play in driving market maturity, and what are the biggest gaps in infrastructure that need to be addressed? 
• Innovation in digital asset products: How are asset managers developing ETFs, tokenized funds, and structured instruments to meet growing institutional demand? 
• Advancing market infrastructure: How are innovations such as on-chain settlement and institutional DeFi shaping the next generation of digital asset offerings and improving industry efficiency?