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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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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 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 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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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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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…

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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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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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American investor Steve Weiss trimmed his Bitcoin exposure further due to range-bound price movement.Â

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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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New Jersey-based investor Stephen Weiss took profits from his Bitcoin position via BlackRock’s iShares ETF.

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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 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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Wisconsin more than doubled its Bitcoin exposure in three months, while Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund disclosed its public BTC purchase.

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BlackRock has raised its stake in Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) to 5%, according to a Feb. 6 filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm now holds approximately 11.2 million shares, up from 4.09% in September 2024. Following the…

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BlackRock plans to launch its first Bitcoin exchange-traded product in Europe following the success of its $58 billion U.S. Bitcoin ETF. The fund is expected to be domiciled in Switzerland, sources familiar with the matter told Bloomberg. BlackRock could begin…

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BlackRock made a major move by purchasing $276.16 million worth of Ethereum on Feb.4. The asset management giant BlackRock acquired approximately $276.16 million worth of Ethereum (ETH) on Feb. 4, as reported by Crypto Rover on X. This acquisition is…