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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.

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.