In an era where the boundaries between traditional finance (TradFi) and crypto continue to blur, the tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs) stands out as one of the hottest trends. This trend, which allows tangible assets like vehicles and real estate to be bought and sold as tokens on a blockchain, …
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BlackRock, one of the largest asset managers globally, has witnessed notable success with its newly launched tokenized money-market fund, BUIDL. The fund, which records shared ownership on the Ethereum (ETH) blockchain, has attracted over $160 million in just one week since its debut. BlackRock’s BUIDL Fund According to a Bloomberg …
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Amidst growing concerns of illicit activities involving cryptocurrencies, reports have emerged linking North Korean hackers associated with the notorious Lazarus Group to an exploit of Ethereum (ETH) through the virtual currency mixer Tornado Cash. It is alleged that the hackers are now involved in a transfer to BlackRock, the largest …
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The below is an excerpt from a recent edition of Bitcoin Magazine Pro, Bitcoin Magazine’s premium markets newsletter. To be among the first to receive these insights and other on-chain bitcoin market analysis straight to your inbox, subscribe now. Bitcoin has had another period of intense and record-breaking success, spurred …
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Bitcoin’s volatility takes center stage as the BlackRock iShares Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) outpaces MicroStrategy’s impressive holdings, marking a seismic shift in the cryptocurrency landscape. MicroStrategy Trails As BlackRock Leads The Charge BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) has swiftly overtaken MicroStrategy in the race for Bitcoin supremacy. In just under two …
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Bitcoin has witnessed a positive turn of events as it reclaimed the $43,000 mark on Tuesday, thanks to a significant reduction in selling pressure from asset manager Grayscale. The reversal in Bitcoin ETFs during day 12 of trading has seen more inflows than outflows. Fidelity and Blackrock recorded a combined …
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The data for the fourth day on which spot Bitcoin ETFs are traded in the US is complete. And the numbers are once again extremely impressive. Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas presented the final data for day 4 of the spot Bitcoin ETFs via X, highlighting the strong performance of the …
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In an interview with Bloomberg, Rachel Aguirre, the head of product at BlackRock U.S. iShares, revealed that the firm’s spot Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) has witnessed a surge in inflows, predominantly coming from retail investors and newcomers to the cryptocurrency space. This revelation follows the impressive performance of IBIT, which has …
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As the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) nears its decision on the approval of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), asset managers, including industry giants like BlackRock, Ark Investments, and 21Shares, are on high alert, according to Reuters. Financial Titans Unshaken By Bitcoin ETF False Report As Bitcoinist reported yesterday, …
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All applicants for a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) have submitted their final Form S-1 amendments to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This marks a pivotal moment, especially as the deadline for submission was set for 8:00 am EST today, January 8. Leading the pack, Valkyrie submitted …
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In a move that aligns with the growing anticipation surrounding the potential approval of a Bitcoin spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, had initially planned to purchase an impressive $10 million worth of BTC on January 3rd. However, …
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In its initial filing, BlackRock mentioned that the Prime Execution Agent would obtain BTC to support the ETF’s shares on a 1-to-1 ratio. Although the company didn’t disclose the name of the chosen agent, it did identify Coinbase as the proposed custodian. BlackRock Inc (NYSE: BLK), the world’s largest asset …
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