On Friday, Larry Fink expressed optimism about the future of cryptocurrencies by discussing the growing interest he has seen from gold investors. The CEO of BlackRock said on CNBC after the company’s second-quarter earnings report that “more and more” gold investors have been inquiring about the role of crypto over
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink expressed his positive outlook on cryptocurrencies in a recent interview with Fox Business, specifically referring to Bitcoin (BTC) as an “international asset” and endorsing the idea of crypto serving as “digital gold.” Further, Fink highlighted the potential of cryptocurrencies. Saying, “I do believe that the role
Nasdaq, the renowned stock exchange, has resubmitted its request for a rule change to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to allow the listing of a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) for the Valkyrie Bitcoin Fund. This recent filing on July 3 included a notable addition—a “surveillance-sharing agreement” with
After receiving feedback from authorities that their proposed exchange-traded fund for Bitcoin spot markets was inadequate, BlackRock has resubmitted a revised proposal. BlackRock has addressed one of the primary concerns the SEC has voiced when rejecting applications for Bitcoin spot ETFs in the past, saying it will be finalizing a
According to reports, just five years ago, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink was dismissive about the prospect of cryptocurrency investment. In a dramatic turn of events, the world’s largest asset manager now acknowledges the rising appeal of digital currencies. In 2018, Fink claimed his clients had ‘zero interest’ in cryptocurrencies. He
Despite concerns surrounding the economy and regulatory actions targeting particular crypto exchanges, Bitcoin’s price exhibited remarkable resilience, surging past $30,000 and demonstrating sustained growth over the past few days. Reports indicate that the present value of BTC stands at $30,331.07, accompanied by a 24-hour trading volume of $31,662,818,930. Within the last
WisdomTree Investments, a renowned asset management firm, has submitted an application to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). This strategic move aligns with the growing market interest in Bitcoin ETFs, fueled partly by industry heavyweight BlackRock’s recent filing. The $87 billion asset manager, WisdomTree,
In a significant development for the cryptocurrency market, major digital currencies closed the week with notable gains, driven by the news of “BlackRock’s plans to launch a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF).” The announcement by BlackRock, one of the world’s largest asset management firms, has captured the attention of investors and
In an audacious stride, BlackRock, the titan of global asset management, is on course to initiate a Bitcoin spot ETF. On Thursday, the firm formally lodged an application with the US SEC. This move follows rumors sparked by a CoinDesk report suggesting an imminent filing. Teaming up with Coinbase, the
After a rough couple of weeks, the cryptocurrency market is starting to trend upward again. After the interest rate decision by the U.S. Federal Reserve, the price of Bitcoin dropped below $25,000. The statements made by Fed Chair Jerome Powell prompted the sell-off, even though a halt to rate rises
