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In brief BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said the firm is working on its own tokenization tech. Everything from ETFs to real estate could be tokenized, he said. Tokenized ETFs could help people prepare for retirement, he added. The world’s largest asset manager is developing its own technology related to digital representations of traditional assets, BlackRock…
In brief Bitcoin tested the key support level of $112,500 Tuesday morning, as ETF flows reversed with $326M in outflows. Analysts warned that a break of support could send Bitcoin down toward $103,500. Ongoing U.S.-China trade tensions are compounding market fragility and fear. The cryptocurrency market is facing a broad pullback, with Bitcoin testing a…
In brief Ethereum ETFs recorded $428.5 million in outflows on October 13, the largest single-day exodus in five weeks, with BlackRock’s ETHA leading at $310.1 million. The retreat follows a prior week that saw $488 million in net ETH ETF inflows, part of a broader $3.17 billion surge into crypto products. Experts attribute the defensive…
In brief Larry Fink said he had to “relook at [his] assumptions” about Bitcoin. BlackRock now manages several crypto-linked ETFs amid growing investor interest. Some firms, including Hargreaves Lansdown, remain wary despite offering crypto products. BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has once again reiterated cautious approval of crypto investments and walked back previous comments he made…
In brief Crypto ETPs drew $3.17 billion in inflows last week, pushing 2025’s total to a record $48.7 billion. Friday’s market crash saw minimal ETF outflows of just $159 million, suggesting retail investors held positions while institutional traders remained largely unaffected. Bitcoin briefly dropped below $110,000 over the weekend but is recovering, with Ethereum showing…
In brief House of Doge, the business arm of the Dogecoin Foundation, is now trading on the Nasdaq after merging with Brag House Holdings (TBH). Backed by Elon Musk’s lawyer Alex Spiro, the company aims to use new capital to expand Dogecoin’s role in global payments and expand its reach into sports and other sectors.…
Crypto majors see more green; Bitcoin at $118,800. ZCash continues to lead, soaring 50% to $140. US government shutdown pauses ETF approvals. Lighter leaves private beta, opens Perps platform to public. Polymarket eyes US return as soon as today. PNKSTR jumps 50% to $140M as other NFT Strategies boom. Crypto majors are green again continuing…
In brief BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) has become the asset manager’s most profitable fund by annualized fee revenue, with $97 billion in assets after just 21 months. S&P Global launched its first hybrid “Digital Markets 50” index combining 35 blockchain-related stocks with 15 major cryptocurrencies. Coinbase secured approval to offer staking services in New York…
In brief Bitcoin volatility has risen since the government shutdown began, though it remains below March’s tariff-driven peak. The U.S. deficit has reached $1.973 trillion, $76 billion higher than last year, raising concerns about fiscal sustainability. Bitcoin has lagged behind stocks, gold, and silver recently, but analysts expect crypto markets to remain supported if ETF…
In brief Morgan Stanley will reportedly expand its crypto offerings, allowing all wealth clients to have access to the asset class. The bank in September said it will allow customers to trade Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana via its E*Trade platform. Morgan Stanley’s CEO said in January that the bank was working with regulators to see…
