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BlackRock names crypto and tokenization as ‘themes driving markets’ in 2026

The $10 trillion asset manager includes bitcoin, ether and stablecoins in its 2026 outlook, spotlighting blockchain as a rising force in modern finance.

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Markets

BlackRock’s PFF ETF has $380 million worth of exposure to MSTR's preferred equities

ETF allocations to Stretch, Strife, and Stride underscore institutional appetite for MSTR income securities.

Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor at the Digital Asset Summit in New York City on March 20, 2025. (Nikhilesh De)

Markets

Bitcoin rose above $92,000 as BlackRock ETF moved $300 million to Coinbase Prime

The asset manager sent 3,290 bitcoin, worth about $298 million, along with 5,692 ether valued near $17.8 million.

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Markets

BlackRock names bitcoin ETF a top 2025 theme despite price slump

The world's largest asset manager is promoting its underperforming bitcoin fund over higher-fee winners, signaling long-term commitment.

The BlackRock company logo is seen outside of its NYC headquarters. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

Markets

Gold wins the debasement trade in 2025, but it is not the full story

U.S. bitcoin ETF AUM fell less than 4% despite a 36% price correction from the October high.

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BlackRock continues its aggressive push into crypto with seven new global job openings

The $10 trillion asset manager is staffing up to scale digital asset ETFs, pursue tokenization and identify "first-mover big bets" in Asia.

The BlackRock company logo is seen outside of its NYC headquarters. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

Markets

BlackRock Files for Staked Ethereum ETF

The iShares Ethereum Staking Trust marks a bold push into on-chain yield exposure, as the SEC's tone has shifted under new leadership.

The BlackRock company logo is seen outside of its NYC headquarters. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

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U.S. Debt Growth Will Drive Crypto's Gains, BlackRock Says in Report on AI

The world’s largest asset manager released its AI report with a bearish outlook on U.S. bonds and the country’s economy, and presented a bullish projection for crypto adoption.

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Finance

Bitcoin ETFs Are Now BlackRock’s Top Revenue Source, Exec Says 


The firm's US-listed spot bitcoin ETF IBIT, launched in January 2024, reached $70 billion in assets in record time and has generated hundreds of millions in fees.

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