Wed, December 18

SEC Delays Multiple Spot Bitcoin ETF Applications, Including BlackRock’s

In light of the impending government shutdown in the U.S, the SEC has postponed a judgement on several proposals for spot Bitcoin ETFs, among them BlackRock’s. Separate filings from September 28 indicate that the SEC has also postponed the applications of Invesco, Bitwise, and Valkyrie for spot Bitcoin ETFs, and

September 29, 2023 1 min read

U.S Government Investigates BlackRock’s Chinese Investments

BlackRock, a firm that manages $9 trillion in assets, is under investigation by the US government for possible illegal Chinese investments. Legislators are concerned that Americans’ retirement savings are being used to prop up Chinese companies that the United States has blacklisted due to security and human rights concerns. According

August 2, 2023 2 mins read

Jio Financial Services Brings BlackRock Back to India after 5 Years for a $300M JV

Reliance Industries’ financial services arm, Jio Financial Services (JFS), has announced its partnership with the US-based firm BlackRock to launch asset management services in India. The joint venture will run on 50:50 ownership to offer investment solutions. Moreover, both firms will make an initial investment of $150 million each in

July 27, 2023 2 mins read

BlackRock CEO Expresses Optimism Over Future of Cryptocurrencies

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

July 14, 2023 2 mins read

Breaking : BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Says Bitcoin Is an International Asset

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

July 6, 2023 1 min read

Nasdaq and Valkyrie Join BlackRock in Bitcoin ETF Refiling Surge

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

July 5, 2023 2 mins read

BlackRock Refiles ETF Application Naming Coinbase as Surveillance Partner

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

July 4, 2023 1 min read

Crypto Wrap of the Week: Traditional Banking Giants Make Crypto Moves

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

June 25, 2023 2 mins read

Bitcoin Hits $30K, Reaching New Heights in 2023

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

June 22, 2023 3 mins read

Bitcoin ETF Market Heats Up As WisdomTree Takes Bold Step

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,

June 21, 2023 2 mins read