Ontario Pension Plan Faces Lawsuit Over $130 Million Crypto Loss

The Ontario Teacher’s Pension Plan (OTPP) is facing a class action lawsuit for failing to conduct due diligence before investing over $130 million in the now-bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX, representing risks that pension funds may incur from crypto investments. The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) has warned about the lack of regulatory oversight and insurance for cryptocurrency investments, highlighting the vulnerabilities that teachers' pensions could face as institutional trust in digital assets grows. Meanwhile, China's central bank is lowering U.S. dollar deposit rates to encourage investments in yuan-denominated assets, which may drive some investors towards cryptocurrencies as an alternative. In the U.S., Bitcoin's mainstream acceptance is increasing, with companies like MicroStrategy and others integrating Bitcoin into their treasury strategies, reflecting a shift in how corporations view cryptocurrency as a hedge against inflation. The rise of Bitcoin ETFs further legitimizes the asset, suggesting a growing acceptance among institutional investors. As the cryptocurrency landscape evolves, both risks and opportunities continue to emerge for investors and pension funds alike.