The New York-based multinational investment management corporation Blackrock has filed an application with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a blockchain tech exchange-traded fund (ETF). The Ishares blockchain tech ETF aims to track the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) index called the Factset Global Blockchain Technologies Index. Blackrock Files to Launch a Blockchain ETF The investment […]

One of the largest banks in the Philippines, Unionbank, is reportedly launching cryptocurrency trading and custodial services. “It’s a way to future-proof our banking business,” said a Unionbank executive. Philippines’ Unionbank to Offer Crypto Trading and Custodial Services Union Bank of the Philippines (UBP), also known as Unionbank, plans to offer cryptocurrency trading and custodial […]

The world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock has filed for the registration of the iShares Blockchain and Tech ETF that will track the investment results of the NYSE FactSet Global Blockchain Technologies Index. According to a Friday filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, the ETF will track companies involved in ‘(a) cryptocurrency mining, (b) cryptocurrency trading and exchanges, or (c) crypto-mining systems.’ The underlying index is also composed of ‘(i) blockchain technology companies, (ii) cryptocurrency mining, (iii) cryptocurrency trading and exchanges, (iv) crypto-mining systems, and (v) video multimedia semiconductors,’ per the filing. The proposed fund will not invest in crypto directly or indirectly via crypto derivatives but plans to invest at least 80% of its assets in stocks included in the index including 20% in futures, options, swap contracts, cash, and cash equivalents. The filing doesn’t come as a surprise as Salim Ramji, the head of BlackRock’s global ETF initially hinted on a blockchain-themed ETF during a December episode of Bloomberg’s ‘Trillions‘ podcast. At the time, he said that the company would hold its crypto ETFs to its high standards for liquidity and transparency. “As the regulatory environment becomes clearer, and as the underlying liquidity dynamics of that market become more to our satisfaction, that some of those dynamics will work in our favor,” he added. BlackRock’s move into crypto ETF’s already aligns with the company’s indirect investment in Bitcoin (BTC). The company has invested close to $400 million in Bitcoin (BTC) mining stocks throughout 2021. Earlier this month, the asset manager revealed that its Strategic Income Opportunities Fund (BASIX) and its Global Allocation Fund (MDLOX) could invest in cash-settled bitcoin futures traded on commodity exchanges registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). BlackRock has nearly 400 iShares ETFs trading in the US, with combined assets under management of roughly $2.4 trillion. The firm’s total asset under management (AUM) stands at about $10 trillion.

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Stash chief executive Brandon Krieg was speaking to CNBC on Friday, a day after…

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Israel investment firm Viola Ventures has gathered over $1.25bn for assets under management thanks for the closing of its $250m sixth fund.

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Despite the volatility the crypto market experienced in 2021, the year turned out to be a net positive for almost every aspect of the crypto industry.

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Bitcoin‘s current price struggles are no secret to the cryptocurrency sector as the top asset continues to bleed red almost three weeks into the new year. It has lost 11% of its valuation over the past month, leading many experts to believe that the bears have settled in. Much of the downtrend has been triggered […]

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Byte Trading, a crypto market maker specialized in derivatives, has raised $7 million in a seed funding round.

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Global cryptocurrency funds recorded sharp gains in 2021 after prices of most digital currencies surged to record levels, as per a report by BarclayHedge. Which in turn led to strong institutional interest, furthering the acceptance of cryptos by watchdogs worldwide, the firm noted. With that, the investment database firm recorded that the BarclayHedge cryptocurrency traders […]

Crypto exchange FTX recently announced the launch of a $2 billion venture capital fund–FTX Ventures.

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Congressman Tom Emmer has hit back at SEC Chair Gary Gensler once again, right after pushing a parliamentary bill around CBDCs. He noted in an interview that Gensler “is too smart to be so stupid,” adding “This is driving opportunity off our shores and just look at the intellectual inconsistencies.” He said this with regard […]