Competing for Institutional Capital: Why Crypto Funds Must Meet TradFi’s Operational Standards
Summary
Crypto and TradFi are headed for competition at the infrastructure layer. Crypto-native managers pursuing institutional AUM must meet TradFi operational standards across controls, communications, accounting, and reporting. Allocators judge legitimacy through front-to-back capability and recognizable methodologies. Winners execute in crypto while operating within TradFi governance.
Phillip Silitschanu
Phillip Silitschanu leads Arcesium's global digital asset commercial efforts as Senior Vice President, Digital Assets. Phillip is an expert and thought leader in the FinTech, blockchain, cryptocurrency, and digital assets space, known for his work as the research director leading IDC’s (Blackstone) global blockchain practice, and in various strategic roles within the financial services industry. He has authored and co-authored numerous whitepapers, reports, and books on these topics and is a recognized speaker and expert cited by major media outlets like the Financial Times and CNBC.
Sources:
[i] As reported in MarketsMedia, 2026. https://www.marketsmedia.com/digital-assets-to-absorb-parts-of-traditional-finance/
[ii] As reported in Institutional Investor, 2025. https://www.institutionalinvestor.com/article/states-texas-bet-bitcoin-most-pensions-still-arent-playing
