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Regulation

Every licensed entity, every regime

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A live registry of regulated entities across MiCA (CASP, EMT, ART), the FCA, FINMA, MAS and the major regimes with licence type, scope, issuing authority and effective date so you can assess counterparty status and regulatory exposure in seconds.
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Companies

Crypto-native firms & institutional players

Who is moving where, and how fast.
A live registry of the companies that matter  rom crypto-native scale-ups to banks and asset managers building digital asset infrastructure.
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People

1,200+ digital asset leaders

Identify the right person before the conversation starts.
Profiles across banks, asset managers, funds, crypto-native firms and regulators, each enriched with role, sector, jurisdiction, recent publications and event participation.
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Research library

Our reports and briefings are designed to be directly usable in internal discussions, investment committees, strategic reviews and client meetings.
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Benchmark 2026: Digital Asset Adoption by French Banks, Fintechs and Asset Managers
A first-of-its-kind survey of how French banks, fintechs and asset managers are positioning themselves on digital assets in 2026.
04/2026
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The major shift of Swiss banks towards digital assets and blockchain
Published in March 2026, this report by The Big Whale analyzes the profound transformation of the Swiss financial center as it moves from a pioneering ecosystem to the systemic adoption of digital assets.
02/2026
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What to expect from onchain finance in 2026
A benchmark prospective analysis of how institutionalisation, regulation and new business models will push onchain finance into a new phase of maturity in 2026.
01/2026
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Crypto derivatives, at the heart of institutional growth
Derivatives now account for almost three-quarters of the volumes traded in crypto, although the ecosystem remains tiny compared with traditional finance.
11/2025
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Tokenisation Barometer 2025: Transforming financial markets
This barometer provides a comprehensive overview of tokenisation in the first half of 2025, analysing the most advanced use cases (stablecoins, private credit, money market funds), key players, dominant infrastructures such as Ethereum, and regulatory obstacles, particularly in Europe.
06/2025
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Bitcoin Treasury Companies: Diving into a business model unique in the world
The Bitcoin Treasury Companies are inventing a new business model centered on the massive accumulation of Bitcoin. This report immerses you in an analysis of their strategy, risks and impact on global finance.
04/2025
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Crypto investment offerings: European institutions ready to take off
This report analyses the adoption of cryptos by banks and neobanks, the rise of crypto ETPs in Europe and the impact of regulations such as MiCA
02/2025
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Data & transparency: building trust in the crypto ecosystem
It's one of the most important topics: how data and transparency can foster trust and unlock the full potential of blockchain technology. Discover the sector, its issues, the best players and a mapping of this ecosystem.
01/2025
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DeFi & TradFi: the great convergence
Explore the convergence between DeFi and traditional finance with our exclusive report: understanding the concepts, products and services adapted to major institutional players, feedback from pioneers or even a mapping of the ecosystem.
12/2024
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The future of wallets
We bring you a comprehensive report to understand the different designs of crypto wallets, the regulatory state of play, market analysis, interviews, as well as a mapping of this ecosystem.
11/2024
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How payments specialists are integrating digital assets
We bring you a comprehensive report that will present the issues and highlight what digital assets bring to the world of payments, both from a user and a professional perspective.
10/2024
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How do big companies manage their Web3 innovations? internal structure, use cases, trusted partners... The best practices of large companies for innovating in Web3.
<p id="">Internal structuring, use cases, trusted partners... The best practices of large companies to innovate in Web3.</p>
07/2024
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AI and Web3, the great convergence
The keys to understanding the contributions of blockchain to AI technologies (and vice versa)
04/2024
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Blockchain at the heart of the energy transition
The keys to understanding the contribution of blockchain to meeting the challenges of the energy transition
03/2024
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Staking: opportunities and future innovations
Whether you are a seasoned investor, an institutional player exploring new investment avenues, or simply a curious observer of this revolutionary technology, this report will offer you valuable insights and a clear understanding of why staking deserves your attention.
01/2024
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Trends and outlook 2024: the state of the digital assets market
The Big Whale's research department takes stock of 2023 by looking back at the key stories and personalities.
12/2023
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Digital assets: what strategy for institutional investors?
Digital assets present significant opportunities for institutional investors in the financial sector.
11/2023
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Web3 & Gaming: towards innovative new business models
Web3 gaming is a logical response to the evolution of digital technologies and the needs of gamers.
10/2023
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Is tokenisation the future of finance?
Blockchain technology is an unprecedented opportunity to overhaul an entire financial system.
09/2023
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Briefing
Weekly Briefing (Week 23)
All market intelligence signals (markets, new products, regulations, technology).
06/2026
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Weekly Briefing (Week 22)
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Weekly Briefing (Week 20)
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Weekly Briefing (Week 19)
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Weekly Briefing (Week 18)
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04/2026
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Weekly Briefing (Week 17)
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Weekly Briefing (Week 16)
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Weekly Briefing (Week 15)
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04/2026
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