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BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Would Be a Big Deal

And it doesn’t really matter if it’s technically a trust.

BlackRock's corporate office in New York, New York. (Jim.henderson/Wikimedia Commons)

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GBTC Discount Narrows After BlackRock’s Filing for Spot Bitcoin ETF

Fund manager Grayscale is currently in a legal standoff with the SEC after the agency denied an application to convert the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) into an exchange-traded fund.

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BlackRock's iShares Files Paperwork for Spot Bitcoin ETF; Binance Global Fallout

The iShares unit of fund management giant BlackRock (BLK) filed paperwork Thursday afternoon with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the formation of a spot bitcoin (BTC) ETF. Separately, Binance's French unit undergoes investigation by local authorities for potential money laundering. The exchange is also leaving the Netherlands after failing to acquire a license from the Dutch regulator. "First Mover" hosts weigh in.

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Finanças

BlackRock May Have Found Way to Get SEC Approval for Spot Bitcoin ETF

The asset management giant included a surveillance-sharing agreement in its proposal, which could eliminate the risk of market manipulation related to bitcoin.

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Bitcoin Above $25K as BlackRock ETF Filing Fuels Bullish Outlook

The iShares unit of fund management giant BlackRock (BLK) has filed paperwork with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the formation of a spot bitcoin (BTC) ETF. The news spurred a slight change in market movements early on Friday, fueling a bullish outlook among some traders. Bitcoin quickly regained the $25,500 level, erasing losses from the past two days when it fell to as low as $24,860. Anthony Georgiades, Innovating Capital General Partner and Pastel Network co-founder shares his bitcoin price analysis and outlook.

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BlackRock's iShares Files Paperwork for Spot Bitcoin ETF

The SEC has rejected numerous attempts by other fund companies to launch a spot bitcoin ETF.

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BlackRock Close to Filing for Bitcoin ETF Application: Source

BlackRock, the world's biggest asset manager, is close to filing an application for a Bitcoin ETF (exchange traded fund), according to a person familiar with the matter. BlackRock will be using Coinbase (COIN) Custody for the ETF and the crypto exchange’s spot market data for pricing, the person said. Coinbase declined to comment. "The Hash" panel discusses the firm's move into the crypto space.

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BlackRock Close to Filing for Bitcoin ETF Application: Source

BlackRock will be using Coinbase (COIN) Custody for the ETF and the crypto exchange’s spot market data for pricing, the source said.

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USDC Issuer Circle Moves $8.7B to Repo Agreements to Protect Reserves From U.S. Government Default

Circle’s reserve fund has ditched Treasury bills that mature beyond May 31, rotating assets to cash and overnight repurchase agreements instead, a company spokesperson said.

Jeremy Allaire, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO, Circle (CoinDesk)