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ForkLog 17 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 68 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 26 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 8 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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ForkLog 23 10.02.2022

Media: BlackRock to launch digital asset trading service

BlackRock, with $10 trillion in assets under management, will add the ability to trade cryptocurrencies, according to CoinDesk, citing knowledgeable sources.

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ForkLog 21 24.01.2022

BlackRock to launch ETF based on blockchain and crypto companies index

BlackRock, the multinational investment company, via its iShares ETF provider, has filed an application with the SEC to launch an ETF based on the NYSE FactSet Global Blockchain Technologies Index.

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ForkLog 15 12.11.2021

BlackRock rules out launching its own crypto ETF in the near term

Due to 'opaque' regulatory framework and liquidity problems, BlackRock is not interested in launching a crypto-based ETF. In an interview with Financial News, Salim Ramji, head of iShares product line and indices, said.

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ForkLog 10 13.10.2021

BlackRock CEO: I don’t study Bitcoin and can’t say whether it will reach $80,000 or drop to zero.

The CEO of asset manager BlackRock, Larry Fink, doubted Bitcoin's value and said he does not know whether the price of the first cryptocurrency will reach $80,000 or drop to zero.

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ForkLog 10 11.09.2021

BlackRock investment chief explains bitcoin purchase

BlackRock investment chief Rick Rieder, in a CNBC interview, described bitcoin as an alternative currency whose value depends on its adoption.

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ForkLog 55 20.08.2021

BlackRock buys stakes in Marathon Digital Holdings and Riot Blockchain

The international investment company BlackRock, Inc., which manages assets of more than $8.7 trillion, acquired stakes in Nasdaq-listed mining firms Marathon Digital Holdings and Riot Blockchain.

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ForkLog 16 14.07.2021

BlackRock chief notes scant client interest in cryptocurrencies

Larry Fink, BlackRock's chief executive, said in a CNBC interview that he does not see strong demand for cryptocurrencies among the firm's clients.

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ForkLog 53 27.05.2021

BlackRock chief says cryptocurrencies have long-term potential

The $9 trillion asset manager BlackRock is studying cryptocurrencies with a view to hedging market cycles.

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