U.S. Bitcoin ETFs saw significant demand from major investment firms in Q1, holding $10.7 billion in BTC assets. Despite challenges, off-chain transactions remain crucial for the 'cash redemption' mechanism of these ETFs.
NVIDIA-backed AI cloud-computing startup CoreWeave raises $7.5 billion in a funding round led by Blackstone Inc., with participation from Coatue, Carlyle, and BlackRock, aiming to expand its cloud data centers and advance AI technology.
Bitcoin ETFs, including BlackRock's, allow investment in Bitcoin without direct ownership, marking a milestone in cryptocurrency investment options and potentially increasing market engagement.
Millennium Management has become the leading holder in Bitcoin ETFs with over $2 billion invested across BlackRock's IBIT, Fidelity's FBTC, and Grayscale's GBTC, reflecting a diversified institutional interest in Bitcoin investments.
CoreWeave, an AI cloud company backed by NVIDIA, raises $7.5 billion from investment firms like BlackRock and Blackstone, to boost cloud data centers.
U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs have reached their fourth day of inflows, adding $257.3 million, while Grayscale's Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) saw $4.6 million in inflows. The gap between Blackrock's IBIT and GBTC’s bitcoin reserves is narrowing.
Eric Balchunas notes that BlackRock's IBIT, a spot Bitcoin ETF, leads the market with the highest Bitcoin holdings and a record 414 holders in its first 13F season.
Coinbase, a key player in the U.S. cryptocurrency market and custodian for Bitcoin ETFs from BlackRock, experienced a 9.5% plunge in stock value from its high of $280, significantly affected by market trends.
Institutional giants like BlackRock and Morgan Stanley are significantly investing in Bitcoin, with BlackRock holding $18 billion in IBIT and Morgan Stanley disclosing a $270 million investment. U.S. Bitcoin ETF inflows and trading volumes have also surged, indicating a rising institutional interest.
Bitcoin rebounds to $66,000, amid signs of institutional investor interest and bullish momentum. The launch of BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) and CME Group's forthcoming products contribute to optimistic market sentiment, indicating potential for a bull market revival.
Bitcoin's surge above $66,000, catalyzed by institutional interest from entities like BlackRock's IBIT, signifies a strong bullish market sentiment.
Wisconsin's State Investment Board has invested in Bitcoin ETFs, including $64 million in Grayscale's GBTC and $99.2 million in BlackRock's IBIT, potentially influencing multi-state crypto adoption.
U.S. Bitcoin ETFs have experienced massive inflows this week, with purchases approximately five times higher than the amount of Bitcoin mined. Major institutions like Grayscale, BlackRock, and Fidelity are significant contributors to the $257 million net inflow recorded in a single day.
BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) stands out, achieving a record in corporate holders, surpassing its competitors during a market surge as per recent 13-F filings.
Institutional investors are increasingly endorsing Bitcoin, with SEC filings showing 937 firms owning Bitcoin Spot ETFs. BlackRock's Bitcoin Spot ETF notably exhibits tremendous growth, strongly outperforming Gold ETFs.
Vanguard's new CEO, Salim Ramji, upholds the company's conservative stance on not offering Bitcoin ETFs, despite his past involvement with BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF.
U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETFs attract over $205 million from New York's Pine Ridge Advisers, showing institutional adoption from American and Canadian entities. The ETFs are managed by financial giants BlackRock, Fidelity, and Bitwise.
BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF has set a new record with a number that dwarfs the average holder count for ETFs, boasting 200 times more holders.
Investment giant Vanguard, with a $7.7 trillion portfolio, may step into the Bitcoin ETF market, following the hiring of Salim Ramji, a former BlackRock executive experienced in launching BlackRock's Bitcoin Trust.
Boothbay Fund Management has made a significant investment of $377 million into major US spot Bitcoin ETFs, becoming a top holder in BlackRock, Fidelity, and Bitwise's Bitcoin ETFs.
U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs finished a three-day streak of inflows on Wednesday, netting $303 million. Blackrock's IBIT had minimal inflows, while Grayscale's GBTC saw approximately $27 million in inflows.
Eric Balchunas is impressed with the early performance of BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF, which has garnered over 400 holders.
Bracebridge Capital, a hedge fund in Boston, invested $363 million in different Bitcoin ETFs including ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF, BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust, and Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF.
Bitcoin's bearish trade setup turned bullish with potential to break the $68,000 barrier. Grayscale & BlackRock's impact on Bitcoin's rally via Spot ETF volume discussed.
Vanguard's new CEO, Salim Ramji, confirms the company's continued stance against launching a Bitcoin spot ETF. Despite his ETF experience at BlackRock, Ramji will maintain this position when he takes over in July, in line with the firm's January 24 announcement.
Boothbay has invested in Bitcoin ETFs, allocating $149.8 million to BlackRock, $105.5 million to Fidelity, and $69.5 million to Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, totaling $324.8 million.
Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas highlights growing institutional interest in Bitcoin ETFs, with Wisconsin purchasing 94,562 shares of BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust.
Millennium Management has invested over $800 million in BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF, as reported in a recent SEC filing, highlighting significant institutional interest in spot Bitcoin ETFs.
The new Vanguard CEO, previously at BlackRock, will not change the company's stance on avoiding a Bitcoin ETF launch when he takes charge on July 8.
Vanguard's new CEO, previously involved in the launch of BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF, might influence the company to adopt a similar approach towards cryptocurrency funds.
BlackRock's platform BUIDL has quickly captured around 33% of the $1.3 billion tokenised US Treasuries market in less than two months, per S&P Global Ratings data.
Vanguard, a major investment firm, has named Salim Ramji, formerly of BlackRock, as its new CEO, sparking speculation about potential ETF approvals given his Bitcoin-friendly stance.
Vanguard has appointed Salim Ramji, previously the global head of Bitcoin ETFs at BlackRock, as its new CEO, signaling a notable shift in the financial industry.
Vanguard appoints ex-BlackRock crypto ETF lead as CEO, fueling speculation about a future pivot towards Bitcoin products, contrasting with previous opposition.
Michael Saylor, co-founder of MicroStrategy, believes US pension funds will increasingly adopt Bitcoin, evidenced by the Wisconsin Investment Board's $99 million investment in BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF.
S&P Global Ratings recognizes tokenization as a huge opportunity, possibly affecting the $27 trillion US bond market, propelled by BlackRock's BUIDL initiative.
Vanguard has named Salim Ramji, a pro-Bitcoin former BlackRock executive, as its CEO, fueling speculation on Vanguard's stance on Bitcoin.
Vanguard has appointed Salim Ramji as its new CEO, notable for his role in launching BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF.
Wisconsin has become the first U.S. state to invest in Bitcoin through the State of Wisconsin Investment Board's purchase of shares in Blackrock's Ishares Bitcoin Trust and Grayscale's Bitcoin Trust, indicating rising institutional interest in cryptocurrency.
Former Blackrock executive Salim Ramji, known for his role in Blackrock's Ishares Bitcoin Trust, has been named CEO of Vanguard, hinting at a possible pro-crypto tilt with speculations about future Bitcoin ETFs.
BlackRock is on track to become the largest bitcoin fund manager, with its bitcoin ETF rapidly accumulating $16.7 billion, challenging Grayscale's peak of $28 billion.
Salim Ramji, a pro-Bitcoin and blockchain advocate, previously at BlackRock, is named as Vanguard's new CEO after overseeing BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF filing.
Salim Ramji, ex-global head of BlackRock iShares, has been appointed as Vanguard's new CEO, effective July 8th.
Vanguard is reportedly appointing a pro-Bitcoin executive from BlackRock as its new CEO, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Wisconsin State's Investment Board has allocated $163 million into Bitcoin ETFs, specifically in BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust and Grayscale's shares, indicating growing institutional interest in cryptocurrency.
Wisconsin's public pension fund has invested $100 million in BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF, marking a significant institutional endorsement of cryptocurrency. Analysts predict this will lead other pension funds to increase crypto investments with new spot ETF options.
The State of Wisconsin Investment Board has invested in shares of BlackRock and Grayscale Bitcoin ETFs, as revealed in a filing.
Bracebridge Capital, managing $12 billion in assets, is now the top purchaser of Ark Invest and BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETFs.
Wisconsin’s investment board allocates around $100 million to BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF, indicating growing enthusiasm from US states and institutional investors in the cryptocurrency market, following SEC approval.
Wisconsin's investment board has committed around $100 million to BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF, indicating a growing interest from US states and institutional investors in the Bitcoin ETF market after SEC approval.
The State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB) revealed investments in Bitcoin ETFs by BlackRock and Grayscale through a new SEC filing, marking a significant move as the first state pension fund to do so, with holdings over $162 million.
The U.S. state of Wisconsin invested in BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), acquiring 94,562 shares valued at approximately $100 million in Q1.
UBS, a Swiss banking leader, now owns 3,600 shares of BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), despite their former CEO's skepticism towards cryptocurrencies. This move signifies UBS's embrace of Bitcoin ETF investments.
Bracebridge Capital, a prominent hedge fund, allocated $343 million into Bitcoin ETFs, with $262 million in ARK's and $81 million in BlackRock's offerings.
The Bank of Montreal is now involved in Bitcoin through ETF holdings with Fidelity, Franklin Templeton, BlackRock, and Grayscale.
Bloomberg's ETF analyst Eric Balchunas suggests the SEC could delay Ethereum ETFs till 2025, a decision facing potential legal action from applicants like BlackRock, Fidelity, and Ark Invest.
Bitcoin ETFs are seeing a decrease in holdings while BlackRock has stopped purchasing, signaling a possible shift in investment strategies amidst Bitcoin's price surge and cryptocurrency market maturation.
Bitcoin's value recently surpassed $50,000, drawing global investor attention. However, Bitcoin ETFs are decreasing their holdings, and Blackrock has ceased buying, indicating a possible shift in crypto investment strategy.
Bitcoin surpasses $50,000 due to increased institutional adoption and positive market sentiment. However, Bitcoin ETFs are reducing holdings, with Blackrock pausing purchases, indicating a possible shift in crypto investment strategies.
Bitcoin ETFs have observed a decrease in holdings, correlating with a halt in investment activities by Blackrock amidst Bitcoin's price surge due to factors like increased institutional adoption.
Bitcoin ETFs decrease their holdings while BlackRock pauses purchases, signaling a possible shift in crypto investment strategies amid Bitcoin's new all-time high and rising institutional adoption.
BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) ETF has secured over 250 corporate holders since its January launch, outshining competitors in the traditional finance sector.
Bracebridge Capital holds significant spots in Bitcoin ETFs from BlackRock and Ark Invest/21 Shares, with total exposure valued at $363 million.
Bitcoin ETFs are cutting down on their holdings and Blackrock has paused investing due to market volatility and regulatory uncertainty, indicating a consolidation period in the crypto market.
A Boston-based hedge fund holds a significant stake in spot Bitcoin ETFs managed by BlackRock and ARK Invest/21Shares.
BlackRock partners with Securitize to launch the first Ethereum-based tokenized fund, marking a significant advancement in crypto investment vehicles and reflecting increased crypto market interest following Bitcoin`s price surge.
BlackRock and Securitize have collaboratively introduced an Ethereum-based tokenized fund, marking a significant development in crypto investment opportunities. This fund allows for easier and more flexible investments, leveraging the Ethereum blockchain to simplify the investment process.
Securitize and BlackRock have partnered to launch the first Ethereum-based tokenized fund, marking a significant step toward institutional adoption of crypto investments and indicating market maturity.
Securitize and BlackRock have teamed up to launch the first Ethereum-based tokenized fund, marking a milestone for ETH and potentially reshaping investment strategies.
Securitize and BlackRock team up to introduce the first tokenized fund on the Ethereum blockchain, signaling growing institutional adoption of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, which hit a new all-time high.
Securitize partners with BlackRock to launch its first tokenized fund on the Ethereum blockchain, signifying a major advancement in crypto investments.
BlackRock, the investment giant, revealed its holdings in the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) ETF, showcasing a modest stake compared to other ETF issuers in the Bitcoin ETF ecosystem.
BNP Paribas partners with Blackrock's iShares to launch a spot BTC exchange-traded fund (ETF), marking an important step in Bitcoin investment and signaling growing institutional adoption which boosts Bitcoin's price.
BNP Paribas and Blackrock's iShares have entered the Bitcoin ETF market, marking a new stage for cryptocurrency investment, amid the overall market surge and record-breaking performance of Bitcoin.
BNP Paribas teams up with Blackrock's iShares for a Spot BTC ETF, signaling institutional interest and legitimizing digital currencies.
BlackRock's IBIT and Fidelity's FBTC ETFs achieved $10 billion in Assets Under Management in record time, surpassing the mark significantly faster than any previous ETFs.
CTC Alternative Strategies, a Chicago hedge fund, has invested in 685,000 shares of BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF, joining other financial giants and signaling confidence in crypto investments.
BNP Paribas and Blackrock's iShares are collaborating on a Spot BTC ETF, marking a significant evolution in crypto investment, as Bitcoin's value surges, enhancing its global acceptance.
BNP Paribas is partnering with Blackrock's iShares to launch a spot Bitcoin ETF, signaling growing institutional interest in cryptocurrency investments amid Bitcoin's price surge and market volatility.
BNP Paribas and BlackRock's iShares collaborate to launch a Spot BTC ETF, contributing to Bitcoin's notable price surge and market presence.
BNP Paribas allied with Blackrock's iShares to launch a spot Bitcoin ETF, marking a significant step for traditional finance into the cryptocurrency space.
Major firms like VanEck, BlackRock, and ARK Invest are at the forefront of Ethereum ETF applications, signaling a growing interest from financial institutions in crypto investments.
BlackRock's iBit ETF sees first-ever major outflow of $36.6M amid a broader crypto market surge and Bitcoin's leadership, highlighting a shift in investment patterns as cryptocurrencies gain mainstream acceptance.
BlackRock's newly launched IBIT ETF has witnessed a historic $36.6M outflow, marking a first in cryptocurrency market history following Bitcoin's surge to record highs.
BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF, IBIT, experienced its first-ever outflow of $36.6 million, signaling a potential shift in the cryptocurrency market dynamics despite Bitcoin reaching an all-time high due to increased institutional interest.
Despite Bitcoin's new all-time high due to increased corporate acceptance, BlackRock's IBIT ETF saw a significant $36.6M exit, suggesting a possible change in crypto investment trends.
BlackRock's crypto-focused IBIT ETF faced an unprecedented $36.6M withdrawal, marking a historic outflow amidst Bitcoin's price surge and growing market interest.
The crypto market experiences a shift with Bitcoin's waning dominance and rising altcoin, Ethereum. Investors diversify their portfolios, notes analyst John Doe, marking BlackRock's iBit ETF's first-ever outflow of $36.6M as a significant trend change.
BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) records its first outflow, with $36.6 million leaving the fund. This has prompted discussions on its implications for the Bitcoin market.
Bitwise's spot bitcoin ETF attracted $11.5M, contrasting Tuesday's $15.7M outflow, while other ETFs like Blackrock's IBIT and Grayscale's GBTC observed zero flows. The BTC price remains stagnant despite these inflows.
Bitcoin, gaining value, is sparking a surge in ETFs' interest as BlackRock forecasts inflows from wealth funds and pensions.
Bitcoin's surge in price is attributed to institutional adoption and growing retail interest. Blackrock predicts more investments from sovereign wealth funds and pensions into Bitcoin ETFs.
Bitcoin experiences a surge in value, attributed to institutional investment and mainstream acceptance, with predictions of continued inflow from sovereign wealth funds and pensions into Bitcoin ETFs.
Bitcoin experiences a surge in value due to increasing institutional interest, signifying its acceptance as a legitimate asset class. Blackrock predicts more investments from sovereign wealth funds and pensions, reflecting growing confidence in Bitcoin ETFs.
BlackRock signals a rise in Bitcoin acceptance with the expectation that Bitcoin ETFs will soon attract investments from sovereign wealth funds and pensions, mirroring the cryptocurrency's recent price surge and broader market gains.
BlackRock expects a considerable influx of investments from sovereign wealth funds and pensions into Bitcoin ETFs, indicating growing institutional interest in the cryptocurrency space.
Hong Kong-based Monolith Management has invested significantly in Bitcoin via BlackRock, making it their fifth largest portfolio position.
Hedera (HBAR) experienced a significant surge to a 2-year high, attributed to false news about Blackrock's involvement, which once clarified, led to a sharp price correction and sell-offs.
The article recaps major developments in the real-world asset (RWA) sector during the first quarter, involving key players such as BlackRock, Ondo, and Superstate.
Arbitrum DAO is seeking to diversify its investments, attracting interest from traditional finance, represented by BlackRock.
After a period of outflows, Grayscale's Bitcoin ETF is experiencing inflows again, totaling $66.9 million in the past two days. This uptick follows a significant loss where the fund's average daily outflow was $217 million. Other Bitcoin ETFs continue to draw substantial investments, indicating the sector's profitability.