Can BlackRock $6 Million Deal Change Blockchain Bonds?

BlackRock has taken a step into blockchain-based municipal bonds, reflecting the gradual integration of new technologies into traditional finance. This move involved purchasing municipal debt issued by the city of Quincy, Massachusetts, earlier this year. The bonds were issued, settled,…

How Did BlackRock Bitcoin Fund Hit $50 Billion So Quickly?

BlackRock iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) was introduced in 2024, bringing a new option for investors interested in Bitcoin through exchange-traded funds (ETFs). It quickly attracted attention due to its size and the amount of capital it managed within a short…

Is 2% Bitcoin Allocation a Balanced Approach Says BlackRock

Bitcoin’s role in multi-asset portfolios has been analyzed by BlackRock, focusing on its potential benefits and risks. A suggested allocation of 1% to 2% aims to balance returns while managing volatility. The analysis compares Bitcoin’s impact to technology stocks in…

Can BlackRock’s BUIDL token change crypto trading?

BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, is expanding into the digital asset market with its BUIDL token, designed for use as collateral in crypto derivatives trading. Partnering with Securitize, the token offers institutional investors a stable, interest-bearing asset backed by…

BlackRock: Is Bitcoin the Best Hedge Against Spiraling National Debt?

Bitcoin has grown from what many considered “internet money” into a serious financial asset, and institutions like BlackRock are paying close attention.  BlackRock’s latest report, titled “Bitcoin: A Unique Diversifier,” explores how Bitcoin (BTC) fits into traditional portfolios, especially in…

BlackRock Expert Describes Bitcoin as Less of a Risk Asset

BlackRock Inc., has played a significant role in shaping financial markets through its strategies and insights. Its engagement with digital assets, particularly Bitcoin, offers an essential perspective for both individual and institutional investors navigating the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency. As…

BlackRock Quietly Prepares For $35 Trillion Debt Crisis With Bitcoin

Bitcoin’s recent price surge, catalyzed by the Federal Reserve’s first post-pandemic interest rate cut, has placed the cryptocurrency at the forefront of financial markets once again. As the price of bitcoin surpasses $62,000 per coin, traders and investors are turning…

BlackRock iShares Bitcoin Trust Leads With $20 Billion

BlackRock Inc.’s iShares Bitcoin Trust has rapidly ascended to become the world’s largest fund dedicated to Bitcoin, amassing nearly $20 billion in total assets since its debut in the US at the beginning of the year. This remarkable growth has…

BlackRock Purchase of Bitcoin Driven by Client Demand and Institutional Evolution, says Robert Mitchnick

Robert Mitchnick, Head of Digital Assets at BlackRock, discusses the firm’s strategic move into Bitcoin investment, emphasizing client demand and institutional evolution as primary drivers.  “We didn’t just wake up one day and make that decision,” Mitchnick explained.  The firm’s…

BlackRock’s $240 Million Blockchain-Based Money-Market Fund

BlackRock, has once again made waves in the financial industry with the launch of its money-market fund. What sets this fund apart is its innovative use of blockchain technology, specifically the Ethereum blockchain, to record share ownership. Since its debut…