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Feb 22, 2026
Amanda Aghadi, Chief Investment Officer at PNC Asset Management Group, who builds institutional access to crypto and blockchain products. She recounts why PNC moved into crypto and the internal regulatory debates that followed. She explains the strategic Coinbase partnership and the client-driven paths to access crypto. She outlines risk, volatility trade-offs and blockchain use beyond tokens.
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Crypto As The Next Multi Asset Frontier
- Crypto Is A Natural Extension Of Multi-Asset Investing.
- Amanda Aghadi says PNC treats crypto as another asset class to study alongside equities, fixed income, alternatives and private markets, not a standalone novelty.
Tough Internal Buy In At A Historical Bank
- Internal debates Were Intense Because PNC Is Highly Regulated.
- Amanda recounts lengthy handholding across risk, compliance, legal and cybersecurity before consensus to pursue crypto emerged.
Use Strategic Partnerships To Enter Crypto
- Partner With Established Crypto Firms To Create Safe Access.
- Amanda explains PNC chose a strategic partnership with Coinbase to learn connectivity, 24/7 trading, AML and cyber guardrails while offering client access.