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Institutional adoption of crypto is accelerating, and BlackRock news highlights the firm’s role in bringing digital assets to traditional finance. As the world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock has explored Bitcoin ETFs, blockchain investments, and tokenized securities. Its crypto strategies influence market sentiment and the integration of crypto with mainstream finance.

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Ethena Labs mints $225M of Blackrock’s BUIDL tokens, now holding $1.29B
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Ethena Labs mints $225M of Blackrock’s BUIDL tokens, now holding $1.29B

Ethena Labs added another $225 million worth of BlackRock’s BUIDL tokens on Mar. 25, according to Arkham Intelligence.  Following this mint, Ethena (ENA) now holds a total of $1.29 billion in BUIDL tokens.  This valuation has boosted Ethena’s market share…
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BlackRock expands money market fund BUIDL to Solana
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BlackRock expands money market fund BUIDL to Solana

BlackRock is expanding its money market fund to the Solana network, bringing its accessibility to seven blockchain networks. Securitize, a real-world asset tokenization platform that has partnered with BlackRock, Apollo, and Hamilton Lane to bring tokenized assets on-chain,, announced the…
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BlackRock rolls out Bitcoin ETP for European clients
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BlackRock rolls out Bitcoin ETP for European clients

BlackRock has launched its first Bitcoin ETP in Europe, marking its debut in crypto-linked ETPs outside North America, with a temporary 10 basis point fee waiver. American financial giant BlackRock is stepping into the European crypto market with its first…
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Fidelity files with the SEC to launch blockchain-based U.S. dollar money market fund
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Fidelity files with the SEC to launch blockchain-based U.S. dollar money market fund

Asset manager Fidelity Investments has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for regulatory approval to launch a blockchain-based, tokenized share class of its U.S. dollar money market fund. Fidelity Investments has submitted a proposal to create a blockchain-based…
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Bitcoin price back at $100k could trigger profit-taking, analysts warn
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Bitcoin price back at $100k could trigger profit-taking, analysts warn

As Bitcoin nears $100,000, market watchers anticipate short-term consolidation, though the asset’s uptrend is likely to continue. Bitcoin (BTC) price returning to $100,000 could prompt “short-term consolidation,” analysts warn, though the long-term outlook for the cryptocurrency remains positive. While key…
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BlackRock likely to file for Solana and XRP ETFs: ETF Store president
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BlackRock likely to file for Solana and XRP ETFs: ETF Store president

BlackRock is likely to file for both Solana and XRP exchange-traded funds, according to Nate Geraci, president of The ETF Store. In a Mar. 14 post on X, Geraci predicted that BlackRock would not allow competitors to dominate ETFs for…
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BlackRock’s tokenized fund BUIDL surpasses $1B as Ethena adds $200M
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BlackRock’s tokenized fund BUIDL surpasses $1B as Ethena adds $200M

BlackRock’s tokenized U.S. Treasury fund, BUIDL, has surpassed $1 billion in assets under management following a $200 million allocation from Ethena.  Data from RWA.xyz shows that BlackRock BUIDL fund’s total assets have grown 57% in the past month following Ethena’s…
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Trump ally Marjorie Taylor Greene invests in Bitcoin amid national strategy shift
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Trump ally Marjorie Taylor Greene invests in Bitcoin amid national strategy shift

Bitcoin adoption knocked on the doors of the U.S. Congress as lawmakers tapped crypto’s biggest token for personal wealth.
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Crypto ETFs can become third-largest asset class in US by end-2025, State Street forecasts
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Crypto ETFs can become third-largest asset class in US by end-2025, State Street forecasts

Analysts at State Street forecast that crypto ETFs will outgrow precious metals in North America by the end of 2025, cementing their position as the third-largest ETF asset class. Cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds are set to overtake precious metal in the…
BlackRock to allocate up to 2% of model portfolio to IBIT Bitcoin ETF
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BlackRock to allocate up to 2% of model portfolio to IBIT Bitcoin ETF

BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager with over $10 trillion in assets under management, is incorporating Bitcoin into its own model portfolio. According to a Bloomberg report on Feb. 28, the asset manager will allocate 1% to 2% of its…
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CryptoQuant CEO says only ‘noob’ would sell amid current dip as BlackRock reportedly sold $150m in BTC
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CryptoQuant CEO says only ‘noob’ would sell amid current dip as BlackRock reportedly sold $150m in BTC

Institutional investors seem to be selling off millions in Bitcoin, but CryptoQuant’s CEO believes 30% corrections are common during bull cycles. Bitcoin (BTC) is down about 10% over the past week, putting this February on track to be one of…
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Steve Weiss trims Bitcoin holdings again amid market uncertainty
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Steve Weiss trims Bitcoin holdings again amid market uncertainty

American investor Steve Weiss trimmed his Bitcoin exposure further due to range-bound price movement. 
VanEck research reveals if Strategic Bitcoin Reserve can pay off US debt by 2049
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VanEck research reveals if Strategic Bitcoin Reserve can pay off US debt by 2049

Following Trump’s watershed speech at the Nashville Bitcoin conference in July 2024, Sen. Cynthia Lummis introduced her Bitcoin reserve bill, explicitly articulating that it is aimed to reduce U.S. debt. The new VanEck research reveals that if the act is…
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Bitcoin investor Stephen Weiss cuts exposure as ‘momentum dies’
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Bitcoin investor Stephen Weiss cuts exposure as ‘momentum dies’

New Jersey-based investor Stephen Weiss took profits from his Bitcoin position via BlackRock’s iShares ETF.
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Google to let users access their Bitcoin wallets via Google accounts
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Google to let users access their Bitcoin wallets via Google accounts

On Feb. 18, 2025, during Hong Kong Bitcoin Tech Carnival, Google web3 specialist Kyle Song revealed that Google is working to simplify the use of Bitcoin for Google users. According to Song, Google is “exploring ways to lower entry barriers…
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Avenir Group expands Bitcoin ETF stake as institutional interest grows
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Avenir Group expands Bitcoin ETF stake as institutional interest grows

Avenir Group has expanded its Bitcoin holdings, reporting $599 million in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust.  Avenir’s increased exposure was revealed in its 13F filing, which details institutional investments, including asset positions and valuations. The surge aligns with IBIT’s rapid growth,…
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