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ForkLog 9 06.12.2024

BlackRock and MARA Acquire 9173 BTC Amid Bitcoin’s Dip Below $100,000

On December 5, BlackRock and MARA Holdings purchased 7750 BTC and 1423 BTC respectively, while an unknown whale acquired 600 BTC as the leading cryptocurrency’s price fell to $90,500. That day, Bitcoin’s decline exceeded 13% at its lowest point, with the price plummeting from an all-time high above $104,000 to $90,500, before rebounding to $98,000. […]

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ForkLog 20 19.11.2024

Nasdaq to List Options on BlackRock’s Spot Bitcoin ETF

On November 19, Nasdaq will commence trading options on BlackRock’s spot BTC-ETF, according to Decrypt, citing exchange representatives. The listing is made possible by the approval from the Options Clearing Corporation (OCC), which was the final hurdle following the green light from the SEC. Re bitcoin ETF options, now the OCC just posted a response […]

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ForkLog 43 14.11.2024

BlackRock Expands BUIDL Integration to Multiple Blockchains

BlackRock has integrated its tokenized money market fund, the BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL), with Aptos, Arbitrum, Avalanche, Optimism, and Polygon, as reported by The Block. Initially launched with Securitize, the structure was originally available on Ethereum. The initiative aims to enhance the potential of the BUIDL ecosystem. “Each blockchain opens its applications […]

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ForkLog 6 12.11.2024

BlackRock’s Spot Bitcoin ETF Trading Volume Hits Record $4.5 Billion

On November 11, the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF by BlackRock reached a historic trading volume of $4.5 billion. Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas highlighted this milestone. The Bitcoin Industrial Complex (ETFs + MSTR, COIN) saw $38b in trading volume today, lifetime records being set all over the place, incl $IBIT which did $4.5b, which points to […]

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ForkLog 8 07.11.2024

Bitcoin ETF Trading Volume Surges Past $6 Billion Following Trump’s Victory

On November 6, the trading volume of BTC-ETF reached a peak of $6.1 billion, the highest since March 15, with BlackRock’s IBIT hitting a record $4.14 billion. According to Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas, this figure surpassed the trading volume of companies like Berkshire, Netflix, or Visa. The expert anticipates that this high level of activity […]

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ForkLog 8 31.10.2024

BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Sees Record Daily Inflow of $872 Million

On October 30, BlackRock’s spot bitcoin ETF, iShares Bitcoin Trust, recorded a net inflow exceeding $872 million, surpassing the March peak of $849 million. Data: SoSoValue. “The surge in inflows is driven by several key factors, including the global shift of central banks towards lowering interest rates, which has increased liquidity and made capital more […]

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ForkLog 20 15.10.2024

BlackRock’s Larry Fink Confident in Bitcoin’s Growth

Bitcoin is an alternative to gold and other commodities, and its global adoption will continue to rise, according to BlackRock CEO Larry Fink during a teleconference on the financial results of the third quarter. Here’s full Larry Fink quote on bitcoin/digital assets from the Q3 earnings call, he says bitcoin asset class in itself, they […]

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ForkLog 7 29.09.2024

BlackRock’s Spot Ethereum ETF Surpasses $1 Billion in Assets

Just two months after its launch, the asset value of BlackRock’s spot exchange-traded Ethereum fund has exceeded $1 billion. iShares Ethereum ETF eclipses $1bil in assets… Now in top 20% of all 3,700+ ETFs. Did this is 2 months. pic.twitter.com/iRWaxkjZxl — Nate Geraci (@NateGeraci) September 28, 2024 According to Nate Geraci, president of The ETF […]

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ForkLog 11 26.09.2024

Ethena to Launch Stablecoin Backed by BlackRock’s BUIDL

The new “stablecoin” will be backed by the BUIDL tokenization fund from investment giant BlackRock. Ethena Labs representatives assured the community of the resilience of the “synthetic dollar” USDe. USDe issuer Ethena Labs is preparing to launch the UStb stablecoin in collaboration with Securitize, a platform specializing in the tokenization of real-world assets (RWA).

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ForkLog 13 25.09.2024

SEC Delays Decision on Spot ETH-ETF Options

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed its decision on Nasdaq’s proposal to list options based on spot Ethereum-ETFs from BlackRock and Bitwise. The agency extended the review period until November 10. “The Commission finds it appropriate to designate a longer period within which to take action on the proposed rule change so […]

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ForkLog 13 25.09.2024

BlackRock Executive Describes Bitcoin as a Risk-Free Asset

The primary cryptocurrency is mistakenly classified as a risky asset, despite its frequent correlation with the stock market. This perspective was shared by Robert Mitchnick, head of BlackRock’s crypto division, in an interview with Bloomberg. This category typically includes investments that show consistent returns in favorable market conditions of economic growth. Generally, these are shares […]

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ForkLog 13 21.09.2024

SEC Grants Approval for Bitcoin ETF Options from BlackRock

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the listing and trading of options on spot exchange-traded funds based on the leading cryptocurrency from BlackRock in an expedited manner. Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas speculated that options for products from other companies may soon be approved as well. Important note: This is just one stage […]

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