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BlackRock’s Bitcoin and Ether ETFs are generating over a quarter of a billion dollars for the world’s largest asset manager as the next potential adoption “benchmark” for TradFi. BlackRock’s cryptocurrency-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have become a revenue-generating machine, bringing in $260 million in revenue for the world’s largest asset manager, signaling a “benchmark” model for traditional investment funds seeking lucrative business models. BlackRock’s Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) ETFs are generating a total of $260 million in annualized revenue, including $218 million from Bitcoin ETFs and $42 million from Ether products, according to data shared Tuesday by Leon Waidmann, head of research at the nonprofit Onchain Foundation. The profitability of BlackRock’s crypto-focused ETFs may drive more investment giants from the traditional finance (TradFi) space to launch regulated cryptocurrency-based trading products, with BlackRock’s crypto ETFs serving as a “benchmark” for institutions and traditional ...

Major RWA tokenization platform Securitize has partnered with Ripple to enable RLUSD stablecoin off-ramps for tokenized funds by BlackRock and VanEck. Ripple and the tokenization platform Securitize have integrated the Ripple USD stablecoin as an off-ramp for tokenized funds by major crypto investment firms BlackRock and VanEck. Ripple and Securitize launched a smart contract allowing holders of BlackRock’s USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) and VanEck’s Treasury Fund (VBILL) to exchange their tokenized shares for the Ripple USD (RLUSD) stablecoin. The smart contract allows BUIDL and VBILL investors to instantly exchange their shares for RLUSD at any time, enabling additional onchain transfers. Read more

BlackRock explores tokenizing exchange-traded fund (ETF) shares as part of its push to expand its digital asset infrastructure beyond traditional market boundaries. As Bloomberg News reported on Sept. 11, the firm weighs creating blockchain-based versions of ETFs tied to real-world assets (RWA), including stocks, according to sources familiar with the confidential planning. The initiative builds […] The post BlackRock looking to tokenize ETF shares to expand its digital asset infrastructure appeared first on CryptoSlate.

BlackRock is reportedly exploring tokenized ETFs after Bitcoin fund success, as Wall Street giants tout tokenization as a game-changer for finance. BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, is reportedly exploring ways to tokenize exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on the blockchain, following the strong performance of its spot Bitcoin ETFs. Citing sources familiar with the discussions, Bloomberg reported Thursday that the company is considering tokenizing funds with exposure to real-world assets (RWA). Any such move, however, would need to navigate regulatory hurdles. ETFs have become one of the most popular investment vehicles — so widespread, in fact, that they now outnumber publicly listed stocks, according to Morningstar. Read more

The SEC has extended deadlines for crypto funds tracking Solana and XRP, along with proposals targeting Ether staking. The US Securities and Exchange Commission has delayed decisions on multiple crypto exchange traded funds (ETF) proposals Wednesday, pushing back deadlines for funds including BlackRock and Franklin Templeton. According to SEC filings, the agency has set a new deadline of Nov. 13 for Franklin’s Ethereum staking amendment, and Nov. 14 for its Solana and XRP ETFs. A proposal seeking to permit staking in BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust is now slated for Oct. 30. The filings do not indicate how the SEC is leaning on the applications; only that more time is needed to evaluate them. The commission is using the maximum extension available before issuing a final decision. Read more

Spot Ether ETFs now hold 6.42 million ETH worth $27.66 billion, equal to 5.31% of the asset’s circulating supply. US spot Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) funds drew $287.6 million in net inflows on Thursday, snapping a four-day outflow streak, according to data from crypto ETF tracker SoSoValue. The rebound follows a period of sustained outflows, with funds shedding over $924 million between Aug. 15 and Wednesday. The largest withdrawal came on Tuesday, when spot Ether (ETH) ETFs saw $429 million exit, the second-largest daily net outflow seen this month, following the $465 million that left the market on Aug. 4.  Asset manager BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) led Thursday with $233.5 million in inflows, while the Fidelity Ethereum Fund (FETH) followed with $28.5 million. Other ETFs averaged around $6 million in net inflows for the day.  Read more

Ethereum crashes to $4,063 amid massive institutional selling as ETF giants BlackRock, Fidelity, and Grayscale offload $422M worth of ETH within 24 hours triggering $172.9M in liquidations and raising questions about the end of ETH's 200% rally. The post Ethereum Crashes to $4,063 as BlackRock, Fidelity, Dump $422M Worth of ETH – Rally Over? appeared first on Cryptonews.

ChatGPT's Bitcoin Analysis has detailed BTC at $113,912 (-2.05%) amid sales by BlackRock and Ark 21Shares; price has slipped below the 20/50-day EMAs while holding above the 100/200-day levels, with MACD negative, RSI near 42 and thin volume suggesting a cautious tape. The post ChatGPT’s Bitcoin Analysis: BlackRock’s $548M Exit Tests $113K – Bounce or Breakdown? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Brevan Howard became the largest institutional shareholder of BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) by increasing its holdings by 71% between the first and second quarters of 2025. According to a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of its latest 13F form, the hedge fund now holds approximately 37.5 million IBIT shares valued […] The post Brevan Howard reports $2.3B Bitcoin exposure via BlackRock’s IBIT ETF, becoming second-largest holder appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Harvard Management Company, which oversees the university’s $53.2 billion endowment, disclosed a $116 million position in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin ETF. The post Harvard Endowment Reveals $116M Stake in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF appeared first on Cryptonews.

BlackRock hasn’t filed for a Solana ETF, but ETF analyst James Seyffart says they shouldn’t be allowed to jump in at the last minute after other issuers’ hard work. The world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock, should not be allowed to launch a Solana exchange-traded fund (ETF) simultaneously with the US-based issuers who have already filed for one, says ETF analyst James Seyffart. “That’s messed up,” Seyffart told NovaDius president Nate Geraci in a video published to YouTube on Saturday, discussing a hypothetical scenario where BlackRock — despite no filing so far — submits an application at the last minute for a spot Solana (SOL) ETF and launches alongside firms that applied months ago. “That shouldn’t happen,” Seyffart said. “These smaller issuers, these guys have spent so much time working with the SEC getting the paperwork right,” he added. Read more

Harvard Management Co. (HMC) reported a position in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) worth $116,666,260. According to a Form 13F filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on August 8, HMC had 1,906,000 shares of IBIT as of June 30. Based on the values shown on the same page, the Bitcoin allocation represents […] The post Harvard discloses $116.7M exposure to Bitcoin via BlackRock’s IBIT ETF appeared first on CryptoSlate.

On Aug. 4, US spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw $465.1 million in net outflows, marking the largest single-day withdrawal since their launch. SoSo Value data shows that BlackRock’s ETHA fund was the primary contributor, with $375 million in outflows, setting a new record for the fund and ending its 21-day streak of consecutive inflows. […] The post Spot Ethereum ETFs see record $465M outflow, led by BlackRock’s ETHA appeared first on CryptoSlate.

After a month of record-breaking inflows, US spot Ether ETFs saw their largest-ever daily outflow of $465 million on Monday, led by BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust. United States spot Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded almost half a billion dollars in daily net outflows on Monday, marking their highest in a single day since launch, according to data from investment firm Farside Investors. Farside Investors’ data shows that spot Ether (ETH) ETFs had net outflows of $465 million on Monday, their second day of outflows since breaking a 20-day inflow streak on Friday with net outflows of $152 million.  The sharp pullback suggests a potential shift in investor sentiment after a strong performance in July, during which spot Ether ETFs saw a record $5.43 billion in net inflows. Read more

FTX stakes $79M in ETH after pulling $75M from Bybit, as BlackRock and new whales push ETH demand past $2.7B.

BlackRock stated that stablecoins now sit at the heart of the “future of finance,” and the recently approved GENIUS Act gives them a clear lane as everyday payment instruments.  In a July 28 report, the BlackRock Investment Institute wrote that stablecoins “look here to stay” and that recent legislation cements their use in payments rather […] The post BlackRock says clear US rulebook turns stablecoins into payment method of the ‘future of finance’ appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) acknowledged on July 29 a Nasdaq proposal to amend BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) so the fund may stake the ETH it holds.  Nasdaq’s filing would delete a prior representation that neither BlackRock nor the custodian would use any ETH held by the exchange-traded fund (ETF) to validate […] The post SEC filing starts countdown on BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF staking proposal appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Spot Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are close to breaking the $10 billion mark in inflows this month, as BlackRock’s ETHA makes its way to the spot of fourth-largest ETF by inflows in the last 30 days. According to Farside Investors’ data, spot Ethereum ETFs accumulated $9.3 billion in inflows as of July 25. This […] The post BlackRock’s ETHA becomes 4th-largest ETF by 30‑day inflows as Ethereum funds aim for $10B appeared first on CryptoSlate.

SharpLink has hired a 20-year BlackRock veteran just one day after its biggest Ether-buying rival, BitMine, disclosed a massive ETH purchase. Sharplink, a major public company with significant Ether holdings, has hired a veteran BlackRock executive as the corporate Ether treasury race heats up. Former BlackRock senior executive Joseph Chalom has joined Sharplink as its new co-CEO, effective July 24, the company announced on Friday. In his new role at Sharplink, Chalom will be responsible for shaping and executing SharpLink’s global strategy in public markets and Ethereum-based digital infrastructure, his LinkedIn page reads. Read more

BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF has reached $10B in assets within 251 days, outpacing many traditional funds and trailing only BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF and Fidelity’s FBTC for speed. The milestone comes amid inflows to U.S. spot Ethereum funds after SEC approvals, showing institutional appetite. The post BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF Rockets to $10B in 10 Days – Third-Fastest Ever appeared first on Cryptonews.