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Temasek's investment in FTX led to a $275 million writedown in 2022, and the firm still considers crypto 'off the table' four years later.

US · 2026-07-09

Key takeaway

Temasek's $275m FTX writedown and continued crypto aversion signal a structural shift in sovereign fund risk appetite.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerTemasek's $275m FTX writedown and public crypto aversion reduce institutional capital available to crypto-native firms.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onCrypto SMEs face higher financing costs and slower growth as alternative capital sources (venture debt, PE) demand higher returns.
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youUK-based crypto SMEs with exposure to Temasek-linked funds or similar sovereign investors experience tighter funding conditions and potential valuation compression.

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Source: CNBC

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