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Rewarding fund performance and service provider

excellence in digital assets

Thursday, 5th June 2025 | etc. venues, County Hall, London

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About

For more than a decade, Hedgeweek has been recognising excellence in the fields of fund performance and service provision.


Applying this experience and expertise to cryptocurrency hedge funds, we have built one of the industry’s most influential digital asset awards programmes – our winners selected by a mixture of allocator board, peer surveys, editorial expertise, and data analysis.


Each event is an opportunity for celebration, networking and, most importantly, recognition, attended by an exclusive list of 100+ C-suite leaders from the manager, allocator, and service provider communities.


At a time of great change and challenge for digital asset market participants, it’s important to acknowledge the firms delivering value in this increasingly influential part of the industry.


Why should you participate?

Make informed decisions, meet the best people, build the right relationships.


For Investors

Find out which funds are outperforming across a range of AUM brackets, investment strategies, and geographies. Learn who’s serving them most effectively.


For Managers

Put yourself on the radar of keen investors and meet service providers that can help your business grow and scale up effectively.


For Service Providers

Your chance to shine in front of the investor and manager community, while also tracking which firms and strategies are on the up.

Methodology

Methodology coming soon!

Pre-selection data for the 2025 fund manager awards is based on both annualised returns and risk-relative returns over 12 months from Dec 1, 2022 to Nov 30, 2023.


The long-term performance category shortlists are based on annualised returns over 36 or 24 months (as relevant) from Dec 1, 2020 (or Dec 1, 2021) through Nov 30, 2023.


The Fund of the Year categories will be announced on the night of the awards and will be judged by our expert panel of investors.


For the service provider categories, the nominated firms are based on detailed research by our in-house team and a widespread survey of more than 100 global-based digital assets fund managers.


There is no cost to listing and it will give your fund exposure to a community of more than 72k global institutional investors. To find out more about this process, please contact: events@hedgeweek.com.

Service Provider Categories

Please provide a brief overview of your business (up to 100 words) and a compelling case in 250 words or fewer on why your service deserves an award for the period from January 2024 to December 2024.


You may also include a client testimonial to support your entry—this is optional but encouraged.


These awards are free to enter!


Additionally, there’s an option to upload any supporting documents that might strengthen your submission. The below categories are open to European based only service providers.


Our in-house judging panel will select the finalists who will then go to public vote. The overall winner will be determined based on popularity and quality of submission.


Entries close Friday 7th March 2025

CUSTODIAN
Custodian of the Year: APAC 
This winning service provider, serving the APAC region, is an expert in asset safeguarding. Entrants should show clear evidence of why their business is the leader in securing funds. 

Custodian of the Year: Client Services
This winning service provider, is an expert in asset safeguarding. Using testimonials, entrants will provide clear evidence of exceptional client services.

Custodian of the Year: EMEA 
This winning service provider, serving the EMEA region, is an expert in asset safeguarding. Entrants should show clear evidence of why their business is the leader in securing funds.

Custodian of the Year: Global
This winning service provider is an expert in asset safeguarding.  Entrants should show clear evidence of why their business is the leader in securing funds. This category is open to companies who serve APAC, EMEA and US. Entrants should prove success in all 3 regions.

Custodian of the Year: Innovation
This winning service provider should show clear evidence of innovation in the security and safeguarding of funds. What makes your platform a disruptor in the market?

Custodian of the Year: US
This winning service provider, serving the US region, is an expert in asset safeguarding. Entrants should show clear evidence of why their business is the leader in securing funds. 

Staking Services Provider of the Year
The winner of this award will demonstrate excellence in providing secure, efficient staking services with clear evidence of validator performance and client returns.

DeFi & INFRASTRUCTURE 
Institutional DeFi Solution of the Year
The winner of this award will demonstrate excellence in bridging traditional finance with DeFi protocols, showing robust security, compliance integration, and institutional-grade access to DeFi opportunities.

Institutional Digital Asset Innovation of the Year
This winning entrant will demonstrate breakthrough innovation in bridging traditional finance with digital assets through institutional-grade solutions, with clear evidence of market impact and regulatory compliance. 

Stablecoin Infrastructure Provider of the Year
This winning provider will demonstrate excellence in providing secure, scalable stablecoin infrastructure with evidence of institutional adoption, regulatory compliance and reliable settlement capabilities.

Stablecoin Risk Analytics Provider of the Year
This winning provider will show innovation in monitoring and analysing stablecoin-specific risks, including comprehensive reserve analysis, market dynamics and settlement patterns.

EXCHANGE
Digital Asset Derivatives Platform of the Year
Derivative exchange groups continue to be a competitive landscape, with a wide range of expansions in product suites. This award will reward an exchange that excels in providing a robust and efficient platform for digital asset derivatives trading.

Exchange of the Year: Innovation 
This award will go to an exchange that has proven innovation in the past year. Entrants should outline how their service is impacting the market. Judges will look favourably upon entries with support material or testimonials to back up the entry.

Exchange of the Year: Overall
The winning exchange will demonstrate excellence in platform reliability, market depth, trading efficiency and regulatory compliance across their full range of services.

Index Provider of the Year 
This category rewards a provider’s ability to deliver innovative and reliable indexes that support informed investment strategies.

FUND ADMINISTRATION
Audit Firm of the Year 
The winning firm will demonstrate exceptional client satisfaction through specific examples of service excellence, innovative audit approaches and measurable positive impact on clients' businesses.

Fund Administrator of the Year: Overall 
This award is open to fund administrators of any size. Entrants should show outstanding performance, demonstrating best-in-class services, scalability, and innovation across a broad range of client needs.

Fund Administrator of the Year: Technology 
The winner in will demonstrate how their technology has delivered measurable improvements in client operations, with evidence of automation, efficiency gains, and innovative service delivery.

LEGAL & ADVISORY
Law Firm of the Year: Fund Domicile 
This award will celebrate a law firm’s expertise in fund domicile selection, providing legal guidance that optimises jurisdictional benefits for clients.

Law Firm of the Year: Overall 
This award will celebrate the law firm that demonstrates excellence across various legal service areas. Entrants should show proven support of fund managers and comprehensive legal expertise.

Regulatory Advisor of the Year 
This winning firm will be an expert in regulatory compliance, providing essential guidance to navigate complex regulations within relevant jurisdictions.

Tax Advisor of the Year 
This category recognises a tax advisory firm’s expertise in offering tailored, efficient tax strategies that optimise client outcomes.

MARKETING
Marketing Agency of the Year
This award will go to the firm that shows exceptional success in delivering effective marketing services that support client growth. Examples of successful campaigns would be advantageous for entrants.

PR and Communications Firm of the Year
This award will go to a PR and communications agency with proven success in shaping brand narratives, enhancing visibility, and supporting client growth in the financial industry.

PARTNERS
Banking Provider Partner of the Year
This award celebrates a banking provider transcending traditional security offerings. Entries should demonstrate a sophisticated, tailored approach to digital fund managers, providing strategic insights, innovative financial solutions, and proactive advisory services that add genuine value to investment strategies.

PRIME BROKERAGE
Prime Broker of the Year: APAC 
This award will be given to the prime broker that shows all-round excellence in delivering comprehensive, reliable services to support client needs. This category is open to companies who serve APAC and all work references must be in this region.

Prime Broker of the Year: Client Services
This award recognises the prime broker demonstrating exceptional client-centric service. Entries should showcase innovative approaches to client support, highlighting personalised solutions, responsiveness, and value-added services that genuinely address digital fund managers' evolving requirements.

Prime Broker of the Year: EMEA 
This award will be given to the prime broker that shows all-round excellence in delivering comprehensive, reliable services to support client needs. This category is open to companies who serve EMEA and all work references must be in this region.

Prime Broker of the Year: Global
This award will be given to the prime broker that shows all-round excellence in delivering comprehensive, reliable services to support client needs. This category is open to companies who serve APAC, EMEA and US. Entrants should prove success in all 3 regions.

Prime Broker of the Year: US 
This award will be given to the prime broker that shows all-round excellence in delivering comprehensive, reliable services to support client needs. This category is open to companies who serve US and all work references must be in this region.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Executive Search Firm of the Year 
This winning firm will show success in delivering top-tier talent solutions that align with client growth and leadership needs across the financial industry.
SOLUTIONS
New Solution Provider of the Year 
The winning new entrant (under two years in market) must demonstrate solutions that address clear market gaps, with evidence of successful client implementation.

OTC Trading & Liquidity Solution of the Year 
This award will go to the most innovative OTC trading desks and liquidity solutions in digital assets. Entries must demonstrate transformative approaches to liquidity mechanisms and clear market impact. Participants should showcase technological advancements, client success stories and evidence of sector leadership.

Solution Provider of the Year: Innovation
The winning service provider will demonstrate innovative capabilities and proficiency in delivering impactful solutions that address industry challenges.

Solution Provider of the Year: Portfolio Management 
This winning financial service will excel in helping investors manage their investments through personalized investment strategies, asset allocation, and ongoing monitoring. 

Solution Provider of the Year: Treasury Management 
This solution excels in treasury management. Entrants should outline how functionality, security, ease of use and other such  tools enhance liquidity and cash flow control for clients.

TECHNOLOGY & DATA
Algorithmic Trading Solution Provider of the Year
The winning provider will demonstrate innovation in automated trading solutions with evidence of execution quality, strategy flexibility and comprehensive risk controls across digital asset markets.

Alternative Data Provider of the Year
The winner of this award will demonstrate excellence in providing unique, actionable digital asset data sets with evidence of data quality, market impact and institutional adoption.

Blockchain Technology of the Year 
This winning blockchain technology provider will be rewarded for innovation, security, and reliability in solutions that enhance operational transparency and efficiency.

Cloud Services Provider of the Year 
The winning CSP should understand the needs and challenges of digital fund managers.  Entrants should consider outlining their infrastructure's security and reliability. What features and services do you provide that set you apart from your competitors?

Cyber Security Provider of the Year 
With cyberattacks becoming ever more sophisticated, the winning service provider in this category will be exceptional in risk detection and management. This firm will have a variety of market leading approaches to safeguard their clients from data breaches.

Digital Asset Research Provider of the Year 
The winner of this award will show excellence in providing institutional-grade research and analytics specific to digital assets, with evidence of depth, accuracy, and market impact.

Quantitative Trading Technology Provider of the Year
The winner of this award will show excellence in delivering sophisticated quantitative trading tools, including robust backtesting capabilities, strategy implementation and execution analytics for institutional digital asset trading.

Solution Provider of the Year: Data and Research
This award recognises excellence in delivering insights and data that support informed investment decision-making.

Technology Provider of the Year: Infrastructure 
This category will reward infrastructure specialist providers that support technology and data platforms, flexible service models, and white-glove support for their clients.

Technology Provider of the Year: Overall 
The winning provider will demonstrate excellence in delivering robust technology infrastructure that enhances operational efficiency, system reliability and scalability for clients.

TRADING & EXECUTION
Market Making Provider of the Year 
The winning provider will demonstrate consistent liquidity provision, competitive pricing and reliable market presence across major trading venues.

Risk Management Software of the Year
This winning software will enhance risk management capabilities. Entrants will outline how their software supports clients in mitigating and managing risks.

Solution Provider of the Year: Execution and Trading
This category will reward the solution that enhances execution and trading efficiency for hedge funds. Entrants should be able to explain what features their solution provides support reliable, high-performance trading operations.

Manager Categories

Managers categories and criteria coming soon!

DOWNLOAD CAMPAIGN KIT

Have you been shortlisted? Download your campaign kit below!

Please note that the license agreement to use the materials expires on Friday 19th April 2024

Investor Advisory Board

Co-Founder at Eleos Capital Advisors

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Melissa Hill (co-chair)

Faisal Iqbal (co-chair)

Founder at Paradigm Investment Partners

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Founder at HFIM (FO)

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Tushar Patel

On the Night

The Hedgeweek Global Digital Assets Awards provide an excellent networking opportunity in a casual atmosphere where we’ll also be celebrating the achievements of the hedge fund community.


Hosted on the back of our annual Hedgeweek European Digital Assets Summit, join us at etc venues Country Hall where we’ll be bringing together over 100 industry professionals for an evening of fizz, laughter and entertainment.


17.00 – Welcome drinks reception


17.45 – Awards warm up and presentation


18.00 – After-Awards networking drinks


20.15 – Taxi’s



Dress code: business casual

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Sponsorship of the Awards gives you a chance to promote your business to a high-profile audience of decision makers. Our team of experienced event professionals can provide tailored packages to suit your needs. Contact sales@globalfundmedia.com to find out more.

How do I enter my firm? (service providers)

Click ‘enter here’ to enter your business for the awards. You will be required to provide a short business overview and a compelling case of up to 250 words on why you think your service deserves to win an award

Is there a cost to enter?

Entering the awards is free of charge

What is the deadline for entries? (service providers)
The entry deadline is Friday 7th March When will I find out if I’m shortlisted? Finalists will be contacted within 2 weeks of the entry deadline 

When do the awards take place?

The Global Digital Assets Awards reception will be held at the end of the Hedgeweek European Digital Assets Summit on Thursday 5th June 2025 at etc venues, County Hall in London.

Do I have to buy a ticket to attend?
There are multiple ways to attend the Awards:
- Managers can purchase tickets to the European Digital Assets Summit. This will give you access to the awards reception 
- Service providers can sponsor the European Digital Assets Summit. This will give you access to the awards reception. 
- All winners will be given the opportunity to purchase a winners pack which includes tickets to the event 
Sponsorship opportunities

Sponsorship of the Awards gives you a chance to promote your business to a high-profile audience of decision makers. Our team of experienced event professionals can provide tailored packages to suit your needs.

  • How do I nominate my firm? (Manager Awards)
    Fund manager nominations are based on pre-selection data provided by Bloomberg and are based on annualised returns over the 12 months from January 1st – December 31st 2024 by funds in their categories. Nominations in various award categories are further split by size and strategy as specified in the award name. To find out more about the nomination and voting process, contact us at events@hedgeweek.com

  • How do I nominate my firm? (Service Provider Awards)
    Service provider nominations are based on detailed research by our in-house team and a widespread survey of fund managers. The firms with the most nominations make it through to the shortlist. Self-nominations are discounted.

  • Is there a cost to nominate myself or my peers?
    There is no cost to nominate firms for the shortlist.

  • What is the deadline for nominations?
    The deadline for fund manager entries is Friday 7th March 2025. The deadline for service provider nominations is Friday 7th March 2025.

  • When will I find out if I’m shortlisted?
    Finalists will be contacted by our team by week commencing 24th March. A campaign kit will be provided to share with your networks and winners will be chosen via a voting system. To find out more about the voting process, contact us at events@hedgeweek.com

  • How are winners decided?
    For the fund manager categories, winners are decided by a majority vote in our readers survey, in addition to feedback from our investor advisory board. For the service provider categories, winners are decided by a majority vote only. All self-votes will be discounted.

  • When do the awards take place?
    This year's Awards take place after the annual Hedgeweek European Digital Assets Summit on Thursday 5th June 2025 at etc.venues, County Hall, London.

  • How can I get a ticket to attend?
    To find out more about how to get your ticket to the awards, reach out to carly.mcgowan@globalfundmedia.com

  • Can I sponsor the Awards?
    Our team of experienced event professionals can provide tailored packages to suit your needs. Contact edmond.rama@globalfundmedia.com to find out more.

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Head of Event Operations

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