Brown University Invests Millions in Bitcoin Through BlackRock ETF Shares – Decrypt
Simply put Brown University recently revealed an exposure to nearly $5 million in Bitcoin through ETF shares. The university held 105,000 shares of BlackRock’s IBIT ETF as of March 31. Ivy League institution Brown University has invested significantly in Bitcoin through BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT), as indicated in the latest 13F-HR filing with […]
BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Claims Top Honors as Best New ETF and Crypto ETP of the Year – The Crypto Basic
BlackRock Isshares Bitcoin TrustETF (IBIT) was recognized as “Best Newet” and brought home the title “Crypto ETP of the Year.” ETF Store president Nate Geraci brought attention to the development in a tweet. The scale and speed of the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF’s asset accumulation have made it stand out within the Bitcoin ETF ecosystem. […]
BlackRock CEO Fink’s letter to investors cuts DEI references
Global bond BlackRock CIO Rick Rick Rieder analyzes US economic performance as some observers are worried about the recession. BlackRock CEO Larry Fink's letter to annual investors continued to move away from politically controversial topics such as diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) to politically controversial topics from environmental, social and governance (ESG) policies. Fink released […]
US may already be in recession: BlackRock CEO
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said in a recent interview that the US may be in a recession or very close as a result of President Trump's sweeping tariffs. “Even though we don't do now, I think we're very close,” Fink said. I said this during his appearance on Friday About CNBC's “Scoke on the Street.” […]
A Public Company Boasting Trump's Sons on Advisory Board Is Buying BlackRock Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) – CoinDesk
The investment company, which has ties to President Donald Trump's son Eric and Donald Trump Jr., puts some of the excess cash in the Spot Bitcoin Exchange Trade Fund (ETF). Dominali Holdings (DOMH) was built at Trump Tower in New York City. Heading Last month, the Trump brothers joined the 58-year-old advisory committee and became […]
BlackRock Bitcoin ETP ‘key’ for EU adoption despite low inflow expectations – Cointelegraph
BlackRock's new European Bitcoin Exchange Trade Product (ETP) is a key step in the institutional adoption of Bitcoin in Europe, although analysts expect lower inflows than their US counterparts. iShares Bitcoin ETP, managed by the world's largest asset manager, began trading on March 25th at Xetra, Euronext Amsterdam and Euronext Paris. Bitfinex analysts said that […]
US recession would be a big catalyst for Bitcoin: BlackRock – Cointelegraph
BlackRock's digital asset leader Robbie Mitchnick says Bitcoin is likely to thrive in a recession macro environment, contrary to what some analysts think. “I don't know if there's a recession, but the recession will be a huge catalyst for Bitcoin,” said Mitchinick. I said An interview with Yahoo Finance on March 19th. Bitcoin (BTC) is […]
Nvidia, Elon Musk’s xAI team up with Microsoft, BlackRock to develop AI infrastructure
Nvidia and Elon Musk's Xai have joined a consortium backed by Microsoft, Investment Fund MGX and BlackRock to expand the US AI infrastructure, companies said Wednesday that global competition to dominate the emerging technology will be strengthened. Formed last year with the goal of investing more than $30 billion in AI-related projects, the group is […]
China, Hong Kong threaten to thwart sale of Panama Canal ports to BlackRock
The US contract to “recover” the Panama Canal is increasingly being fired from Chinese and Hong Kong authorities. Earlier this month, BlackRock announced a $23 billion deal with CK Hutchinson, taking ownership of the Panama ports of Cristobal and Balboa, located on the edge of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans of the canal, respectively. It […]
Investing in iShares ETFs or BlackRock Funds? Here Are 4 Key Things to Know – Morningstar
Black Rockthe world's largest asset manager has raised the bar when it comes to providing investors and advisors with the tools they need to build a properly diversified portfolio. Morning Star Senior Principal for Multi-Asset Strategy Evaluation Jason Keffertthe person who oversees BlackRock's parental ratings recently updated their company's stewardship practices ratings. Here he discusses […]