US Public Pensions Invest in $40M Cryptocurrency Fund for the First Time Ever
According to a recent report, Morgan Creek Digital has launched a 40 million dollars venture-capital fund which is aimed at cryptocurrency investments. The project is been supported by a brace of public pension funds and it marks the first time the U.S pension funds will be involving itself with cryptocurrency investment.
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The report revealed that Morgan Creek Digital established a $40 million virtual currency venture fund which is been anchored by two public venture funds – Fairfax County Employee’s and Fairfax County Police Pension Plans.
These two pension funds manage an asset portfolio which is valued at almost $1.2 billion and they are also the first public retirement fund to invest in virtual currencies thereby reaching a milestone in the growing industry.
While giving a statement, Anthony Pompliano, Morgan Creek Digital founder, made it known that the fund will invest in blockchain companies and cryptocurrencies. Currently, the new fund already has investments in well-known startups such as Coinbase and Bakkt.
Also, the terms of agreement for the investment has not been released. However, Pompliano said that the fund is a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV).
Further updates have revealed that apart from equity investments in crypto-assets companies, the fund will keep a part of its worth in virtual currencies like bitcoin.
For the industry as a whole, the two public funds investing in virtual currencies signifies profound ramifications because, for critics, pension funds investing in cryptocurrency suggests manipulation, lack of security, volatility, amongst others.
A Major Win for the Industry
Late last year, Morgan Creek Digital partner sort out public pension funds to turn towards the virtual currency and blockchain technology market.
“There’s a belief in the institutional world that if the industry will be around for a long time, it will be very valuable. The smart money is not distracted by price but looks at the long-term trends, and believes they’re betting on innovation as a great way to deliver risk-mitigated returns.” Pompliano explained.
