A big week for institutional interest in cryptocurrencies ByAndrew GillickPRO INVESTOR Updated: 19 August 2021 DisclosureWe sometimes use affiliate links in our content, when clicking on those we might receive a commission – at no extra cost to you. By using this website you agree to our terms and conditions and privacy policy. It’s been a big week for institutional interest in crypto, bitcoin in particular. There has been a build-up of talk around Wall Street firms for months showing cursory interest in blockchain technology, but recently this interest is becoming explicit and the managerial announcements more specific.