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Crypto-friendly BlackRock starts ‘digital-first’ investment offering in India
27.7.2023
As BlackRock reiterates that an optimal investment allocation should include 84.9% BTC, the firm has formed a major investment partnership in India
Crypto investors cool on Bitcoin funds, turning to Ether and XRP
25.7.2023
Bitcoin-related funds saw outflows of $13 million over the past week, reversing five weeks of bullish inflows, according to Coinshares analyst James Butterfill
Blackrock’s Bitcoin ETF Application Update, Warnings of Possible Reversal in XRP Ruling, and More — Week in Review
23.7.2023
Financial megalith Blackrock’s bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) application has now been accepted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and added to the regulator’s docket. In related news, a former official from the SEC has said the recent ruling on XRP from the SEC...
Bitcoin ETFs Can ‘Act as a Gateway to Crypto for Many’ — Mintlayer CEO Enrico Rubboli
22.7.2023
According to Enrico Rubboli, the CEO of Mintlayer, Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can potentially act as “a gateway to crypto” for users who are likely to eventually show greater interest in the underlying asset. Rubboli argued that while bitcoin maximalists may view Blackrock...
BlackRock ETF will be 'big rubber yes stamp' for Bitcoin: Interview with Charles Edwards
21.7.2023
Bitcoin's future is overwhelmingly bright, and short-term price pressures should not distract investors from a future global asset class, says the Capriole Investments founder
Macro State of Crypto – Where It Has Been and What's Next
20.7.2023
Analytics can offer insight into how recent and past crypto and regulatory events have affected prices and movement. Plus: A quick Q&A on retirement funds
Blackrock Bitcoin ETF Filing Announcement Propelled BTC in Q2 — Study
20.7.2023
According to the latest Coingecko report, during the second quarter (Q2) of 2023, the U.S. dollar value of BTC grew by nearly 7% while that of the entire crypto market capitalization only went up by 0.14%. In contrast, BTC’s average daily trading volume during the period fell by 58.7% from...
US Securities Regulator Accepts Valkyrie’s Spot Bitcoin ETF Application
19.7.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has formally accepted the spot bitcoin ETF application filed by asset manager Valkyrie. The move, which opens the door to an official review process, follows last week’s acknowledgment of Blackrock’s bitcoin ETF application. U.S. SEC to Review...
Alchemy Pay: Exploring the Development and Trends of the Emerging Crypto Payment Industry with High Demand
19.7.2023
With traditional commercial institutions like Visa, Mastercard, Tesla, BNY Mellon, BlackRock, Gucci and countries such as El Salvador, Central African Republic constantly expanding in the cryptocurrency field, more and more investors are starting to look at cryptocurrency with new eyes. In 2022...
First Mover Americas: Investors Pile Into Bitcoin ETPs Following BlackRock ETF Filing
19.7.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 19, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
The US SEC Accepts Valkyrie’s Spot Bitcoin ETF, Following BlackRock
18.7.2023
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has accepted the second spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) application for review, in a span of one week.
Early this month, the stock exchange giant Nasdaq refiled Valkyrie’s application for a spot BTC ETF with Coinbase as...
Despite BlackRock, Don’t Expect a Flood of Spot-Bitcoin ETFs Soon: Experts
17.7.2023
BlackRock’s recent application to start a Bitcoin ETF has raised hopes that the SEC would soon approve an instrument seen as key to crypto’s growth. But a range of market watchers contacted by CoinDesk said several roadblocks still lie ahead
SEC Accepts Blackrock’s Bitcoin ETF Application
17.7.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has accepted the application for a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) filed by asset manager Blackrock. The move indicates the regulator is preparing to seriously consider a bitcoin ETF and could eventually set the stage for wider adoption of crypto...
Blackrock CEO Larry Fink Says Crypto Will ‘Transcend Any One Currency’ — Sees Broad-Based Global Interest
17.7.2023
Larry Fink, the CEO of the world’s largest asset manager, Blackrock, says crypto is so international that it will transcend any one currency. Regarding Blackrock’s bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the executive stressed: “We...
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Highlights Rising Crypto Demand from Gold Investors
15.7.2023
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has expressed optimism about the rising demand for cryptocurrencies among gold investors.
In an interview with CNBC following the release of BlackRock's second-quarter earnings report, Fink stated that "more and more" gold investors have been inquiring about the role...
SEC accepts BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF application, signaling regulatory review
15.7.2023
The SEC’s acknowledgment indicates the commencement of the official review process for BlackRock’s ETF proposal
Wall Street Giants Seek Approval for Bitcoin ETFs Amidst Crypto Industry Turmoil
14.7.2023
The recent regulatory crackdown has not scared Wall Street asset managers like BlackRock, Fidelity and Invesco from applying to list spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs), with experts now estimating a 50% chance of approval.
The race to launch an ETF is led by Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest...
Crypto will transcend international currencies — BlackRock CEO
14.7.2023
Larry Fink states that global investors are increasingly eager to add crypto assets to their portfolios
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Talks Up Crypto Demand From Gold Investors
14.7.2023
The CEO of $8.5 trillion asset manager BlackRock (BLK) said "more and more" gold investors have been asking about the role of crypto over the last five years
Bitcoin ETFs: When Will the SEC Say ‘I Do?’
14.7.2023
While bitcoin enthusiasts anxiously await the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) decision on Blackrock’s spot bitcoin ETF proposal, it’s worth delving into the bigger picture. The following opinion editorial was written by Joseph Collement, General Counsel...