{
  "id": 777637,
  "title": "Crypto for Advisors: The crypto advice gap",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/crypto-for-advisors-the-crypto-advice-gap",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-13T15:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CoinDesk",
    "slug": "coindesk",
    "url": "https://www.coindesk.com/coindesk-indices/2026/08/12/crypto-for-advisors-the-crypto-advice-gap"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a recent CoinDesk newsletter, Joyce Lai examines the growing integration of cryptocurrency into estate plans and the resulting gap between client holdings and traditional advisors' capabilities. Bryan Courchesne, CEO of DAiM, discusses market sentiment and investment trends in the \"Ask an Expert\" section. The survey reveals that many crypto-holding individuals view their digital assets as long-term investments, with nearly half intending to pass them down to their children. However, only one respondent reported having an advisor manage their crypto assets. To gain clients' trust and participation, advisors must demonstrate expertise, address privacy concerns, and provide comprehensive tax and custody services. The market is rapidly evolving, with a growing number of investors seeking professional management for digital assets due to the distinction between speculation and wealth-building. Advisors must adapt their strategies to meet the changing needs of their clients and stay ahead in this emerging asset class.",
  "summary": "You’re reading Crypto for Advisors, CoinDesk’s weekly newsletter that unpacks digital assets for financial advisors.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}