BlackRock
BlackRock Launches U.S. Spot Bitcoin Private Trust
BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has launched a spot bitcoin (BTC) private trust for U.S.-based institutional investors. "The Hash" hosts discuss BlackRock's continued bets in crypto and why its direct BTC exposure is a "bullish sign" for the industry. Plus, the latest on BlackRock's partnership with Coinbase as the crypto exchange faces an SEC inquiry over its product offerings.
What's Next for Coinbase After Q2 Revenue Miss
Reacting to Coinbase's second-quarter earnings report for this year and its partnership with asset manager Blackrock, Oppenheimer Senior Analyst Owen Lau discusses the potential regulatory headwinds ahead for the crypto exchange and revelations about the blockchain space at large.
Coinbase-BlackRock Deal; India’s Blockchain Outlook
Coinbase partners with Blackrock to provide institutional crypto access. Ex-finance secretary says blockchain in India got off on wrong foot. Court allows Voyager to return $270 million to customers. Instagram expands NFT platform to 100 countries. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Blackrock Partners With Coinbase to Offer Crypto Services to Institutions
BlackRock, the world's biggest asset manager, has formed a partnership with publicly traded crypto exchange Coinbase (COIN) to make crypto directly available to institutional investors. COIN shares soared as much as about 40% on the news. "The Hash" panel discuss what this means for mainstream adoption.
Circle Raises $400M as BlackRock Explores USDC
USDC issuer Circle has raised $400 million in a recent funding round which included Wall Street leaders BlackRock and Fidelity. “The Hash” group discusses USDC’s potential as the dominant stablecoin for payment services and possible integrations of blockchain technology into traditional financial services.
BlackRock to Offer Crypto Services
In a recent letter to shareholders, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink disclosed that the asset manager is exploring digital currency services for clients as the war in Ukraine pushes some countries to reassess fiat currency dependencies. “The Hash” hosts discuss the increasing institutionalization of bitcoin.
BlackRock Planning to Offer Crypto Trading, Sources Say
The world’s largest asset manager BlackRock is preparing to offer a crypto trading service to its investor clients, according to three people with knowledge of the plans. “The Hash” squad discusses the latest signal of BlackRock continuing to get exposure to the crypto markets and bring blockchain awareness to the masses.
