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ForkLog 8 18.05.2023

USDC issuer channels $8.7 billion into repos as a hedge against a US default

Circle, the issuer of USD Coin (USDC), transferred $8.7 billion into the stablecoin's collateral from T-Bills maturing after May 31 into an overnight repo.

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ForkLog 4 17.03.2023

BlackRock chief highlights tokenisation benefits for capital markets

Tokenisation can boost efficiency in capital markets. In a letter to shareholders, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said.

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ForkLog 51 01.12.2022

BlackRock reveals $24 million investment in bankrupt FTX

The BlackRock-managed fund of funds invested $24 million in the bankruptcy proceedings of the Bitcoin exchange FTX. This data was shared by the CEO of the asset-management firm, Larry Fink, Reuters reports.

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ForkLog 6 30.09.2022

BlackRock to Launch ETF Focused on Metaverse-Related Companies

The world's largest asset manager BlackRock has filed to launch an ETF focused on metaverses. Bloomberg reports.

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ForkLog 6 29.09.2022

BlackRock launches blockchain and crypto ETF on Euronext

The world's largest asset manager BlackRock launched an exchange-traded fund (ETF) focused on blockchain and crypto companies. The instrument was listed on the Euronext platform.

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ForkLog 7 11.08.2022

BlackRock launches Bitcoin trust for institutional clients

The world's largest asset manager BlackRock has launched a trust aimed at US institutional investors that tracks the price dynamics of the first cryptocurrency.

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ForkLog 7 04.08.2022

BlackRock to offer clients access to cryptocurrencies via Coinbase Prime

The cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase and the asset manager BlackRock have agreed to collaborate. The latter's clients will gain direct access to trading digital assets via the Aladdin portfolio-management system.

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ForkLog 19 12.05.2022

BlackRock and Citadel deny involvement in UST crash as LUNA slumps to $0.01

The asset-management titan BlackRock and hedge fund Citadel Securities deny involvement in the collapse of the algorithmic stablecoin UST and the cryptocurrency LUNA.

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ForkLog 8 28.04.2022

BlackRock launches ETF focused on blockchain and crypto companies

The iShares ETF provider, part of BlackRock, launched an ETF based on the NYSE FactSet Global Blockchain Technologies Index.

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ForkLog 37 14.04.2022

BlackRock chief Larry Fink signals interest in cryptocurrencies

The asset management company BlackRock plans to become Circle's primary reserve manager and is also considering expanding into the cryptocurrency market. This was stated by Larry Fink, head of the investment giant, during a conference call.

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ForkLog 11 12.04.2022

Circle announces $400 million funding round with Fidelity and BlackRock

The Circle Internet Financial, the company behind the stablecoin USD Coin (USDC), said it was in talks to raise $400 million with the participation of BlackRock, Fidelity Management and Research, Marshall Wace and Fin Capital.

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ForkLog 6 24.03.2022

BlackRock CEO: Ukraine events could accelerate adoption of cryptocurrencies in international trade

The war between Russia and Ukraine could accelerate the adoption of digital currencies as a means of international settlement. This view was voiced by BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, according to Reuters.

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