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Staking for crypto exchange-traded funds has been a feature long sought by traditional financial institutions and asset managers. The Nasdaq stock exchange filed an application with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Wednesday on behalf of BlackRock to add staking to the asset manager’s iShares Ether (ETH) exchange-traded fund (ETF). If the application is approved, the fund would give investors exposure to staking rewards accrued from using the underlying Ether as collateral security for Ethereum’s proof-of-stake consensus algorithm. In May, the SEC released guidance classifying staking rewards earned from validation services on proof-of-stake blockchain networks as earned income rather than securities transactions subject to capital gains tax. Read more

Nasdaq filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on July 16 to add staking to BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) exchange-traded fund (ETF).  The rule change would add a detailed “staking” section permitting BlackRock to stake Ethereum (ETH) directly or through one or more trusted staking providers.  BlackRock would treat received rewards as income, […] The post Nasdaq applies to include staking in BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF as SEC weighs broader industry requests appeared first on CryptoSlate.

BlackRock has reported $14.1B in second-quarter digital asset net inflows, boosting segment AUM to $79.6B and adding $40M in fee revenue. Digital products have drawn $14B of Q2 ETF flows, though shares have dipped after a $52B client withdrawal. The post BlackRock’s Q2 Digital Asset Inflows Reach $14B, Total AUM Hits $79.6B appeared first on Cryptonews.

BlackRock’s Q2 inflows into crypto funds accounted for 16.5% of all the total ETF inflows, marking a massive increase from just 2.8% in Q1 2025. BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager with $11.5 trillion in assets under management, reported a massive increase in cryptocurrency fund inflows in the second quarter of 2025. According to BlackRock’s quarterly earnings released on Tuesday, Q2 inflows into its crypto iShares exchange-traded funds (ETFs) surged 366% to $14 billion, up from $3 billion in the previous quarter. The crypto inflows accounted for 16.5% of BlackRock’s total Q2 ETF inflows of $85 million, marking notable growth from just below 3% in Q1 2025. Read more

Spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) surpassed $5 billion in net inflows on July 11, just 12 trading days after crossing the $4 billion mark, according to Farside Investors data.  The milestone reflects a faster pace than the previous interval, when the products required 15 trading sessions to add the prior $1 billion. BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum […] The post Ethereum ETFs surpass $5 billion in net flows, BlackRock’s ETHA record 6th highest inflow week appeared first on CryptoSlate.

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) crossed $80 billion in assets under management on July 10, becoming the fastest exchange-traded fund (ETF) to reach the threshold in 374 trading days. Bloomberg senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas noted on X that IBIT outperformed the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO), which took 1,814 days to accumulate the same […] The post BlackRock’s IBIT vaults over $80B in assets, breaks ETF speed record appeared first on CryptoSlate.

BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund IBIT has become the asset manager’s third-highest revenue-generating ETF just 18 months after its launch, according to data shared by Bloomberg senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas. Strategy Chairman Michael Saylor responded to the milestone by predicting that IBIT will soon become BlackRock’s number one revenue-generating ETF. The IBIT fund has […] The post BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF rapidly climbs to third in revenue, nears top spot appeared first on CryptoSlate.

UniCredit has introduced a structured investment certificate that offers full capital protection at maturity while tracking BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF for up to 85 % of its gains. Running 1–28 July, the five-year product is open to Italy-based professional clients. The post UniCredit Launches Capital-Protected Bet on BlackRock’s $75B Bitcoin ETF – Upside Capped at 85% appeared first on Cryptonews.

BlackRock’s ETF is nearing the $70 billion mark as Bitcoin transactions continue to be dominated by large investors. Update June 20, 1:49 pm UTC: This article has been updated to include quotes from Brickken analyst Enmanuel Cardozo. BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) is nearing the $70 billion mark in assets under management, signaling growing interest from institutional investors even as retail inflows appear to be slowing. BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has acquired over $69.7 billion worth of Bitcoin (BTC) through its iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) ETF, representing over 3.25% of the total BTC supply. Read more

Crypto trading platforms increasingly adopt blockchain-native assets like the USDC stablecoin and tokenized treasuries such as BlackRock’s BUIDL to enhance collateral efficiency in derivatives markets. These instruments offer a blend of stability, yield, and compliance, making them attractive to institutional players seeking capital optimization. USDC and BUIDL gain momentum in crypto derivatives On June 18, […] The post Circle’s USDC and BlackRock’s BUIDL spearhead collateral innovation in derivatives markets appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Crypto.com and Deribit will soon accept BlackRock’s BUIDL fund, a tokenized money market fund backed by U.S. Treasurys, as collateral on their exchanges. The post BlackRock’s BUIDL Fund to Become Accepted as Collateral on Crypto.com and Deribit appeared first on Cryptonews.

Ethereum has slipped 3% to $2,555 yet has maintained its month-long range as whales bought nearly 800,000 ETH a day, and ETFs have absorbed $21 million in a single session. Analysts note a golden cross has emerged and believe holding the 50-day average could open a pathway to $3,000 and beyond. The post Ethereum Whales Snap Up 871K ETH; BlackRock and Fidelity Bets Indicate Imminent $3K Breakout appeared first on Cryptonews.

How Much Bitcoin Does BlackRock Own and Why It Matters in 2025. BlackRock’s entry into the Bitcoin market through the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has marked a new era in institutional Bitcoin accumulation. Since its launch on Jan. 11, 2024, IBIT has grown at a pace that few expected, and no other ETF has matched. As of June 10, 2025, BlackRock holds over 662,500 BTC, accounting for more than 3% of Bitcoin’s total supply. At today’s prices, that’s $72.4 billion in Bitcoin exposure, a staggering figure by any measure. Read more

BlackRock’s USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) expanded by about $1 billion between March 26 and June 11, representing roughly half of the $2 billion growth of the tokenized US treasuries market in the period. According to rwa.xyz data, BUIDL’s size is $2.89 billion as of June 11. It is the largest tokenized money fund, […] The post BlackRock’s BUIDL nears $3B, registers 3x increase in less than 90 days appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Strategy Inc vs. IBIT: Best Bitcoin Proxy Stock in 2025? When investors want exposure to Bitcoin without actually holding it, they often turn to what’s known as a Bitcoin proxy stock. These are equities or funds that mirror Bitcoin’s price movements, offering a way into the crypto market through traditional finance. Two of the most prominent examples today are Strategy Inc (formerly MicroStrategy) and BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT). Read more

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) exchange-traded fund (ETF) crossed $70 billion in assets under management (AUM) on June 6, being the fastest to reach this mark in just 341 trading days.  Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas reported the milestone on X, noting that the fund beat the previous speed record of 1,691 days set by […] The post BlackRock’s IBIT rockets to $70B in 341 days, 5x faster than previous record appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Since the IBIT ETF futures are only available to accredited investors, the latest crypto developments in Russia left many retail players unimpressed. Moscow Exchange (MOEX), Russia’s largest stock exchange, launched futures trading for BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT), as the fund climbed into the world’s top 25 ETFs by assets under management (AUM). MOEX introduced a futures contract tied to IBIT on June 4, according to an announcement by the exchange. The new investment product is accessible exclusively to accredited investors, with MOEX planning to introduce qualification testing from June 23. Read more

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) saw a sharp reversal on May 30, recording $430.8 million in outflows and ending a 31-day inflow streak. The post BlackRock’s IBIT Sees $430M Outflow, Ending 31-Day Inflow Streak appeared first on Cryptonews.

BlackRock ended its spot Bitcoin ETF inflow streak with its largest outflow on record, nearly $12.7 million more than its previous biggest outflow day. The world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock, has ended its 31-day spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) inflow streak with its biggest recorded outflow day since the product launched in January 2024. On May 30, BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) ended its significant inflow streak with its largest daily outflow of $430.8 million, according to Farside data. Before this, IBIT’s largest outflow day was on Feb. 26, with $418.1 million in outflows. ETF analyst Nate Geraci said in a May 31 X post, “What a run over the past 30+ days, though.” Geraci highlighted that BlackRock is “now pushing” approximately $70 billion in Bitcoin (BTC) holdings since it launched. “Not sure I have words to describe how ridiculous this is,” Geraci said. Read more

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has attracted consistent capital for over a month, signaling sustained institutional interest in the top crypto. According to data from SoSoValue, IBIT has recorded 31 consecutive trading days without net outflows since April 14. The only exception was May 13, when flows remained flat. Despite that pause, the ETF has […] The post Bitcoin low volatility fuels BlackRock’s IBIT 31-day inflow run and $72B asset surge appeared first on CryptoSlate.