37 stories about Blackrock from across the crypto press, curated and summarized daily. Most recent: Oct 23, 2026.
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $528 million on Wednesday, with BlackRock and Fidelity leading the inflows. Across three sessions, Bitcoin funds took in about $1.07 billion, lifting October flows to roughly $460 million net positive, while ether funds also ended five straight days of outflows.
BlackRock has filed for the iShares Bitcoin Managed Protection ETF, a proposed fund that would use options on its existing IBIT Bitcoin ETF to limit potential losses and cap some gains. The filing arrives as IBIT drew $665 million in one day, even while Fidelity’s FBTC and Grayscale’s GBTC saw outflows.
BlackRock is exploring tokenized investment portfolios that could be traded and rebalanced in real-time. This move follows a trend of traditional finance embracing blockchain for asset management. A recent survey found that 71% of UK finance leaders expect tokenization to reshape financial services.
BlackRock and Ondo have launched three onchain portfolio tokens based on BlackRock's model strategies. This move signals a growing trend of traditional finance institutions embracing blockchain technology for investment products.
Jay Jacobs, US head of equity ETFs at BlackRock, detailed how spot crypto funds have expanded market access and compressed Bitcoin's volatility. He also discussed BlackRock's thematic investment strategy and critical physical bottlenecks facing artificial intelligence expansion.
Crypto exchange Bitget is negotiating with major financial firms, including BlackRock, to distribute tokenized ETFs in Asia. This move could bring traditional financial products to crypto investors in the region.
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs pulled in $606 million Thursday, the biggest haul since May. BlackRock's ETF accounted for 83% of the inflow, and altcoin funds also saw notable activity.
Tudor Investment Corp. raised its iShares Bitcoin Trust stake 18.9% to 688,529 shares worth $22.9 million in Q2, while sharply cutting its call options—a shift from leveraged bets toward direct spot exposure.
Two Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth funds have disclosed significant Bitcoin holdings, with Mubadala holding a $490 million stake in BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust — its second-largest single 13F holding.
Goldman Sachs has bought NEOS, a bitcoin income ETF provider, for $2.25 billion. This move expands Goldman's derivative platform to $130 billion in total ETF assets, directly competing with BlackRock's BITA fund, according to an analyst.
BlackRock has introduced Ethereum-based tokenized shares for select European money market funds, using JPMorgan's Kinexys platform. This move brings traditional finance closer to blockchain technology, potentially offering faster settlements and 24/7 trading.
BlackRock has launched tokenized versions of its money market funds on both Solana and Ethereum blockchains. The funds use stablecoins for reserves, bringing traditional financial products to crypto users.
BlackRock, Fidelity, Goldman Sachs, Franklin Templeton, and SoFi have publicly endorsed the Clarity Act, a bill aimed at regulating crypto markets. The Senate's timeline for passing the bill is tightening, with a vote expected within weeks.
Securitize, a partner of BlackRock, has obtained an SEC adviser license, enhancing its ability to offer tokenized investment products. This move comes as regulators consider new rules for onchain securities. The license allows Securitize to advise on securities portfolios, a significant step for the tokenization industry.
Nine major Bitcoin firms, including BlackRock, Coinbase, and Strategy, launched the Bitcoin Security Consortium with a $15 million pledge to support Bitcoin security research and long-term resilience, including quantum readiness.
Nine of the biggest institutional names in Bitcoin formed a consortium to fund the developers working to keep the network secure—including from future quantum computers.
A consortium including BlackRock, Coinbase, and Strategy has pledged $15 million to prepare Bitcoin for potential quantum computing threats. The group will fund research and development independently, without influencing Bitcoin's governance or protocol decisions.
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) is leading a pilot with nearly 40 financial firms, including BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, and JPMorgan, to test tokenized stocks and U.S. treasuries. The initiative aims to explore blockchain-based settlement and trading efficiencies.
BlackRock's digital asset funds saw $15 billion in net inflows over the past year, but the value of those holdings fell 39% due to declining crypto prices. This highlights the volatility investors face in the crypto market.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs had their strongest inflow day in two months, with $221 million flowing in, breaking a 10-day streak of outflows. The surge was driven by funds other than BlackRock’s IBIT, marking a significant shift in investor sentiment.
Ondo Finance has introduced a new tokenized stock model that aligns with SEC guidelines, featuring tokenized shares of a BlackRock ETF and Micron. The framework is underpinned by Broadridge and transfer agent Oasis Pro, keeping tokenized securities within existing U.S. market rules based on the SEC's third-party custodial model.
Securitize, a BlackRock-backed tokenization specialist, expects to close its SPAC merger next week and begin trading on the NYSE, pending shareholder approval. The company is targeting $400 million in funding.
BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, recommends a 1–2% Bitcoin allocation in diversified portfolios, arguing it can enhance returns while maintaining manageable risk.
BlackRock's new Bitcoin Premium Income ETF (BITA) uses a covered-call strategy on its spot Bitcoin ETF holdings to generate monthly income. The firm's executive emphasizes Bitcoin's growing importance in the financial landscape.