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BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has appointed Anchorage Digital Bank N.A. as an additional cryptocurrency custodian for its iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF. Anchorage Digital will serve as an additional cryptocurrency custodian for IBIT, according to a Form 8-K filing…

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Bitcoin and other altcoins could be at risk as the biggest players on Wall Street warn about the state of the market. Bitcoin (BTC) price held steady on February 8 and reached an intraday high of $79,300 as investors bought…

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BlackRock chief executive officer Larry Fink says its likely the market’s reaction could still see another 20% dump. The BlackRock CEO’s comments come as the market crash sees stocks plummet for more than 30 days straight. Crypto has also suffered…

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BNY has announced the expansion of its digital assets platform with the launch of a new tool aimed at delivering both on- and off-chain accounting data to blockchain networks. Editor’s note: This article was updated to reflect that the company…

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BlackRock has received approval from the UK’s top financial markets regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority, to operate as a crypto asset firm. According to an Apr. 1 report from DL News, the global investment giant managing around $12 trillion in…

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The U.S. risks losing its global financial dominance to Bitcoin if the country’s deficits keep growing, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink warned in his annual letter. BlackRock CEO Larry Fink warns the U.S. dollar’s dominance isn’t guaranteed as soaring debt could…

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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 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 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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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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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.

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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...

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Nasdaq submits an SEC filing to allow in-kind transfers of BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF, simplifying the process for authorized participants. In a filing submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Nasdaq proposed on behalf of BlackRock to amend certain...

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Inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. remained sluggish on Jan. 23 as President Donald Trump’s efforts to form a working group on digital assets under an executive order failed to meet market expectations. According to data from SoSoValue,...

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BlackRock CEO Larry Fink appeared on CNBC’s Squawk Box from the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, discussing topics such as blockchain, regulatory challenges, and the global economy. Fink advocated for the Securities and Exchange Commission to approve...

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BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has suggested that Bitcoin’s price could surge to $700,000 if sovereign wealth funds allocate 2% to 5% of their portfolios to the cryptocurrency. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Fink highlighted Bitcoin (BTC) as...

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BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF recently added 6,470 BTC to its holdings after the cryptocurrency dips slightly from its recent all-time high at $109k. On Jan. 21, data from BitcoinTreasuries shows iShares Bitcoin Trust holdings increased by 6,470 BTC (worth $682.43...

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Is Jamie Dimon’s criticism of Bitcoin justified, or is it overshadowed by JPMorgan’s blockchain investments and data showing crypto’s decreasing role in crime? Jamie Dimon fires again When JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon speaks, the financial world pays close attention....