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Greed In Crypto, Higher Yields Everywhere September ended with a familiar mix: markets looking calm on the surface, and quietly tense underneath. The S&P 500 rose 1.12% while the VIX climbed 5.12% to 16.23, a combination that tends to produce choppy follow-through rather than clean trends.

With MiFID II and MiCA authorisations now under the same European entity, ICONOMI is preparing to bring traditional and digital investing together in one platform. Investors have been told to diversify for decades. Then handed a broker for one half of the portfolio and a separate platform for the other.

When Institutional Inflows Fuel Greed: Balancing Momentum with Discipline This month's market narrative saw institutional capital flowing into digital assets, pushing the crypto Fear & Greed Index firmly into "Greed." Bitcoin surged towards $80,000 while major altcoins followed. Meanwhile, traditional equities presented a mixed picture, with tech gains offset by broader market hesitation.

Update, 5 October 2026: There are no new developments this week. Our application with the UK authorities remains pending. Some of the digital assets held through ICONOMI were in the past traded at the HTX exchange. Following sanctions measures adopted by the UK government, those assets are now temporarily restricted for any kind of transactions.

When Tech Stumbles, Does Crypto Steer Clear? July ended with a stark divergence, challenging the long-held assumption that risk assets move in lockstep. While major tech stocks faced a significant sell-off, Bitcoin largely consolidated and Ethereum managed a notable weekly gain. This shift signals a complex market where patience and a diversified portfolio structure offer more resilience than reactive decisions.

ICONOMI has received authorisation (licenses) under MiFID II and is in the process of getting licensed for crypto-services (MiCA) this summer. September is when our new offering opens. Here's what the licence means, and what comes next. The first licence is confirmed. MiFID II covers traditional investments: stocks, bonds, ETFs, and strategies built around them.

Extreme Fear, Mild VIX: When Markets Disagree Crypto spent June slipping while US equities kept their footing. Bitcoin sits at $58,674 after a -6.05% week, a move that tends to punish portfolios built on conviction but no risk budget, while the S&P 500 at 7,440.43

The Signal in the Noise: Structure Holds When Markets Don't Agree This past week offered a masterclass in market indecision. Mainstream equities marched higher, while Bitcoin consolidated, struggling to break through its recent resistance levels. It is a moment that rewards clarity over reaction, reminding investors that true resilience comes from structure, the kind that lets an allocation hold firm when headlines don't quite align.

The Market Is Loud. Your Portfolio Doesn't Have to Be. April closes with a familiar pattern: technology stocks moving higher while digital assets take a pause. As the Nasdaq 100 gained 0.58% in the last session, both Bitcoin and Ethereum have seen minor pullbacks over the past week, with the VIX indicating elevated caution.