Texas is moving from ETF exposure to direct Bitcoin custody, and that puts the state ahead of Washington’s slow-roll reserve politics. Texas names five-member Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Advisory Committee State eyes direct BTC custody, not just IBIT exposure Custodian search covers security, liquidity, and asset management Federal Bitcoin reserve plans remain bogged down in legal […]
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Strategy Overtakes IBIT with 815,061 BTC: Largest Bitcoin Holder of 2024 Strategy, the company once known as MicroStrategy, has just clinched the title of the largest public Bitcoin holder, stacking an impressive 815,061 BTC and edging out BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) with its 802,824 BTC. This marks the first time since Q2 2024 that […]
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BlackRock’s $612 Million Bitcoin Bet: Genius or Madness Amid Market Chaos? BlackRock, the titan of traditional finance and issuer of the world’s largest Bitcoin ETF, has dropped a bombshell with a $612 million Bitcoin purchase through its IBIT Bitcoin Trust last week. This move, part of a broader $786 million net inflow across Bitcoin ETFs, […]
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Did Hong Kong Fund Laurore LTD Spark Bitcoin’s October 10 Crash? Bitcoin took a brutal hit on October 10 of last year, nosediving from $127,000 to $102,000 in a mere 40 minutes, wiping out billions and leaving the crypto world reeling. Amid the chaos, a shadowy Hong Kong-based fund, Laurore LTD, has emerged as a […]
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BlackRock’s IBIT Sees Significant Growth Amid Rising Institutional Demand for Bitcoin ETFs BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has experienced a notable surge in assets under management (AUM), with its AUM reaching $70,984,989,642 as of May 23, 2025. This growth reflects a broader trend of increasing institutional interest in Bitcoin ETFs, signaling potential mainstream adoption of […]
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BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Surges Ahead of MicroStrategy with $3.92 Billion BTC Acquisition BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF, IBIT, has recently outpaced MicroStrategy in Bitcoin accumulation, adding 41,452 BTC valued at nearly $4 billion over the past two weeks. BlackRock’s IBIT now holds 614,639 BTC MicroStrategy (MSTR) holds 555,450 BTC Institutional interest in Bitcoin is on the rise […]
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Brown University’s $5M Bitcoin Bet: A Sign of Institutional Confidence Amid Market Volatility Brown University has boldly stepped into the future of finance by disclosing a $4.915 million investment in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), marking it as the third U.S. university to publicly hold Bitcoin. This move comes at a time when both the […]
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Wisconsin Investment Board Doubles Down on Bitcoin ETF Amid Market Surge The State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB) isn’t just dipping its toes; it’s diving into the deep end of the crypto pool with a bold move that could signal a new era for bitcoin investments. SWIB has significantly increased its holdings in BlackRock’s iShares […]
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Nasdaq’s Bold Move: Seeking In-Kind Redemptions for BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Nasdaq has filed with the SEC to allow in-kind redemptions for BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), a move that could revolutionize how the ETF operates. This proposal aims to let authorized participants trade ETF shares directly for Bitcoin, enhancing liquidity and tax efficiency. While this […]
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BlackRock Boosts Bitcoin Holdings by $600M Amid Surging Institutional Interest BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has intensified its Bitcoin investment, purchasing an additional $600 million worth of the cryptocurrency on January 22, 2025. This move increases their total holdings to 569,343 BTC, valued at approximately $58.32 billion, reflecting a strong commitment to Bitcoin amidst […]
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