Growth of Digital Assets
Digital assets—from tokenized securities to spot Bitcoin ETFs—are entering the mainstream. Regulatory frameworks are evolving, and firms need trusted partners to launch, scale, and stay compliant in this dynamic environment.
Key Market Drivers
The rapid growth of digital assets is driven by several key trends:
- Innovation Acceleration: Advances in blockchain, tokenization, and ETF structures are driving faster adoption of digital assets.
- Regulatory Clarity: Evolving regulations are making it easier for firms to launch compliant products and attract institutional capital.
- Mainstream Adoption: Spot Bitcoin ETFs have scaled to approximately $168 billion in assets, signaling strong investor demand and market maturity. ACA supports nearly half of the asset managers driving this growth, reinforcing our leadership in the digital asset ecosystem.
Signals to Watch
- Tokenization is transforming public and private funds, bonds, stocks, and real estate creating new investment vehicles and operational efficiencies.
- Regulatory challenges remain around defining securities, custody rules, and compliance frameworks. Expert guidance is essential.
Our Expertise
Industry Leadership
ACA Foreside is named Legal Underwriter and Distributor for 5 of the industry’s first 10 Spot Bitcoin ETPs, servicing about 50% of the entire market.
Comprehensive Compliance
Our Solutions
ACA delivers comprehensive support across the entire lifecycle of your digital asset strategy from launch to compliance and beyond.
Cybersecurity and Privacy Risk Management
Structuring and implementing robust cybersecurity frameworks, technology controls, and privacy programs tailored to the unique risks of digital assets.
Compliance Program Development and Maintenance
Designing and sustaining compliance programs that mitigate evolving regulatory and operational risks in crypto and tokenized products.
Product Launch Expertise
Guiding firms through the complexities of launching digital asset and crypto ’40 Act products, ensuring regulatory alignment and market readiness.
Performance Certification and Outsourcing
Providing investment performance certifications or outsourcing solutions for digital asset track records to meet investor and regulatory expectations.
Strategic Advisory and Execution
Delivering project-based and ongoing advisory services backed by deep industry expertise and peer experience helping firms execute informed go-to-market strategies.
Localized Expertise
Offering specialized knowledge and regulatory insight for global markets, including localized expertise in the UAE.
What You’ll Gain with ACA
ACA helps firms:
- Minimize the impact of SEC examinations on staff and operations.
- Enable efficient, informed, and compliant go-to-market strategies.
- Gain actionable insights through advisory engagements driven by deep peer expertise.
