Blackrock CEO Says US Debt Crisis Could Propel Bitcoin as Reserve Currency Challenger

Blackrock CEO Larry Fink cautions that the United States risks forfeiting its global economic leadership to digital assets such as bitcoin if it fails to confront its mounting debt. He advocates for modernization through tokenization and decentralized finance (DeFi), emphasizing the potential to democratize investment opportunities. Fink Touts Tokenization as Fix for ‘Broken’ Finance System … Read more

Solana Integration Broadens Access to Blackrock’s $1.7B Tokenized Treasury Fund

Blackrock and Securitize launched a new share class of their BUIDL tokenized treasury fund on the Solana blockchain on March 25, 2025, as the fund’s assets hit $1.7 billion and the total tokenized treasury market reached a record-setting $5 billion. BUIDL’s Solana Debut Coincides With Tokenized Treasury Market All-Time High The Blackrock USD Institutional Digital … Read more

Blackrock Expands to Europe With Launch of Bitcoin Exchange Traded Product

Blackrock has launched its first bitcoin exchange-traded product (ETP) in Europe, expanding its crypto footprint beyond the U.S. The Ishares Bitcoin ETP will list on multiple European exchanges with a competitive fee structure, aiming to capture growing institutional interest in digital assets. Blackrock’s Bitcoin ETP Debuts in Europe with Competitive Fee Structure Blackrock, the world’s … Read more

Tokenized Treasuries Hit $4.77B as Blackrock’s BUIDL Gains $463M in 8 Days

Recent figures reveal Blackrock’s USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) has ballooned by $463 million in a brisk eight-day span. Since the opening week of March, tokenized U.S. Treasury funds have expanded by a striking $720 million, marking a significant leap in their financial footprint. Tokenized Treasury Funds—A 566% Leap in 12 Months Tokenized Treasury … Read more

Blackrock’s BUIDL Soars 50% in 6 Days—Tokenized Fund Now Commands $1B AUM

Six days ago, on March 8, 2025, the tokenized Blackrock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) held $668 million in assets under management (AUM). Since then, its AUM has soared by 50.3%, eclipsing the $1 billion threshold. From $668M to $1B in 6 Days Launched in March 2024, this pioneering tokenized fund—issued on several public … Read more

Tokenized US Treasuries Shatter $4B Mark as Institutional Demand Soars

During the last 103 days, the tokenized U.S. Treasuries sector has expanded by $1.57 billion, surpassing the $4 billion threshold—a testament to accelerating institutional adoption. Dominating this arena is Hashnote Short Duration Yield Coin (USYC), which blends short-term U.S. Treasury holdings with Reverse Repo agreements, offering investors a dual-pronged avenue for yield generation. Hashnote’s USYC … Read more

Blackrock Warns of Bitcoin Supply Shock—Not Enough BTC for Every Millionaire

Blackrock warns that bitcoin’s scarcity is more severe than widely believed, predicting that if every U.S. millionaire sought just one BTC, there wouldn’t be enough to meet demand. Blackrock Warns: Not Enough Bitcoin for Every Millionaire to Own Just One Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, published a report on Feb. 26 highlighting bitcoin’s potential … Read more

BlackRock Adds Bitcoin to $150B Model Portfolio, Marking a Major Milestone for Crypto Adoption

In a groundbreaking turn for Bitcoin and the wider cryptocurrency market, BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has officially woven Bitcoin into the fabric of its $150 billion model portfolio strategy. The firm, which oversees trillions in assets around the globe, has included the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) in its investment model with an … Read more

Blackrock Incorporates Bitcoin ETF in $150 Billion Portfolio Strategy

The addition of 1% to 2% allocation of its bitcoin ETF to its model portfolios by Blackrock signals growing institutional confidence in bitcoin, despite recent market turbulence. Blackrock Adds Bitcoin ETF to Model Portfolios, Strengthening Institutional Adoption Blackrock has integrated its iShares bitcoin trust ETF (IBIT) into its $150 billion model portfolio strategy. The move … Read more

Blackrock Under the Microscope: Financial Institution Shifts Millions in Crypto to Coinbase

Blackrock has transferred about 18,168 ether and 1,800 bitcoin, worth around $44 million and $160 million, to the centralized crypto platform Coinbase. Blackrock’s Digital Asset Strategy and Rebalancing in the Spotlight Onchain observers noted that the transfers occurred within a short window, indicating that the financial giant Blackrock is actively moving its digital asset holdings. … Read more