Jan 23, 2025 · U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs broke $100 billion in net assets for the first time in November, led by BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) which now has just over $60 billion in assets under management.

Oct 13, 2024 · Bitcoin and ethereum, via the new crypto ETFs that offer exposure to crypto without having to deal with exchanges or risk self-custody, have helped BlackRock’s assets under management to top...

Oct 14, 2024 · Blackrock CEO Larry Fink has emphasized bitcoin’s growing legitimacy as an investment, calling it an alternative to commodities like gold. “We believe bitcoin is an asset class in itself,” said the CEO of the world’s largest asset manager. Fink downplayed regulatory changes, arguing broader acceptance and liquidity will drive market expansion.

Mar 28, 2024 · Now, after Donald Trump made a shock bitcoin flip, the chief executive of the world's largest asset manager BlackRock BLK +0.3% has issued an "urgent" warning over the growing $34 trillion U.S....

Oct 15, 2024 · BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has labeled Bitcoin (BTC) as a distinct asset class. Backing this belief, the asset management giant has launched an international campaign aimed at institutional partners to drive mainstream adoption of the cryptocurrency.

Oct 14, 2024 · Larry Fink says 'liquidity and transparency' will drive the growth of Bitcoin and its ilk. It doesn’t matter if Donald Trump or Kamala Harris wins on November 5 for that to happen, the BlackRock CEO said. The remarks mark a turnaround for Fink who was a …

Jan 12, 2024 · Bitcoin exchange-traded funds have arrived after a hard-fought battle between the crypto industry and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Larry Fink, CEO of …

During BlackRock’s third-quarter earnings call, CEO Larry Fink articulated a strong endorsement of Bitcoin and digital assets. Fink’s commentary not only underscored Bitcoin as a standalone asset class but also paralleled its burgeoning significance with historical financial markets like mortgages which are now worth $11 trillion and high ...

Jul 15, 2024 · Larry Fink, the CEO of Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager with $10.5 trillion in assets under management, has explained why he shifted from skepticism to advocacy for bitcoin, viewing the cryptocurrency as “digital gold” and a hedge against economic instability.

Jul 16, 2024 · BlackRock CEO Larry Fink described Bitcoin (BTC) as a legitimate financial instrument, particularly appealing to those with a pessimistic outlook on global affairs. In an interview with...