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Bitwise partners with Maple Finance to offer institutional clients access to on-chain credit and DeFi investment opportunities with enhanced security and transparency. With a $70M funding boost, Bitwise strengthens its balance sheet and accelerates the development of its beta, alpha, and on-chain solutions. Bitwise Asset Management has partnered with Maple Finance to provide institutional clients with access to investment opportunities in decentralized finance (DeFi) and on-chain lending. This cooperation might be the solution for individuals who have been reluctant or believe the DeFi system is overly complex. Institutional adoption of on-chain credit is here.@BitwiseInvest, a premier asset manager with $12B+ in client assets, has made its first institutional allocation leveraging DeFi through Maple. The future of finance is on-chain. Full press release below ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/vmr6D1yOLt — Maple (@maplefinance) March 6, 2025 On-Chain Credit: A Bridge to the Future of Finance Although DeFi is well-known for its efficiency, many institutions are still hesitant to join due of unclear policies. Bitwise is giving a more consistent and open infrastructure by collaborating with Maple Finance. Their on-chain credit is meant to fit the demands of big financial institutions, not only a test drive. Head of Alpha Strategy and Portfolio Manager at Bitwise Jeff Park underlined that Maple boasts a tested infrastructure. Stated differently, Bitwise clients can enter the DeFi universe with more confidence and under controlled risk. Aptos ETF and Bitwise Business Expansion On the other hand, CNF previously reported that Bitwise is also getting ready to introduce the Aptos ETF (APT). On February 25, they submitted a Delaware Trust application for this product. It should be mentioned, nonetheless, that this file does not imply instant approval. It is only the beginning of a protracted road towards a more general financial environment. Given that Aptos is among the blockchains with the fastest expansion,…

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