Ethereum recorded an inflow of $2.2 billion this year

The second-largest cryptocurrency in the world, Ethereum, has seen a major inflow from the financial market, with a total of $2.2 billion this year. According to CoinShare’s published report on Dec. 02, Ethereum eth0.39%Ethereum has an outstanding record, along with Bitcoin as the most prominent crypto in the world, receiving a large amount of inflow this year. Ethereum has gained market...

Bitcoin ETFs near record $6.2b inflow in US as BTC eyes $100k

A dozen Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. have attracted $6.2 billion in November, nearing a monthly inflow record as Bitcoin hovers near $100,000. Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds are on track for their strongest month yet, with $6.2 billion in inflows so far in November, bolstered by Bitcoin’s surge toward $100,000 and President-elect Donald Trump’s crypto-friendly agenda,...

Bitcoin ETFs see fifth consecutive day of positive inflows, IBIT net $72.1m

Spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs in the U.S. recorded their fifth consecutive day of inflows on July 11, with $72.1 million in net inflows as Bitcoin surpassed the $59,000 mark. According to data provided by Farside Investors, these investment products recorded $72.1 million in positive net flows on July 11. This follows a positive week that began with $143.1...

Record inflows for Bitcoin ETFs as market sees renewed interest

Spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) witnessed a significant surge on July 12, with inflows surpassing $310 million—the highest since June 5. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) and the Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) led the inflows, bringing in $120.03 million and $115.14 million respectively, as per information from SoSoValue. The Bitwise Bitcoin ETF (BITB) followed with $28.42 million,...

Don’t go overboard in debating BlackRock issue, says Anwar

PUTRAJAYA: Any polemic related to the BlackRock issue that is linked to the Israeli regime could affect Malaysia's interests as a developing country, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Speaking at the July monthly assembly of the Prime Minister's Department here on Monday (July 1), Anwar reminded everyone not to be 'excessive' in discussing polemic...

BlackRock investments in Malaysia reach RM27.5bil, withdrawal will have negative implications

KUALA LUMPUR: The withdrawal of BlackRock's investment from Malaysia, if it happens, will have implications and negative impacts on efforts to realise the country's investment agenda, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. BlackRock is a shareholder in various listed companies worldwide, including sovereign funds from Saudi Arabia, the United...

National security threatened by sale of MAHB shares, claims Opposition MPs

KUALA LUMPUR: Opposition lawmakers remain adamant that selling Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad’s (MAHB) shares to foreign entities will threaten national security. Wan Ahmad Fayshal Wan Ahmad Kamal (PN-Machang) claims Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim failed to explain to the Dewan Rakyat that Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) could access the travellers' data once the deals are...

Capital inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs total $31m

On April 23, net daily capital inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs totaled $31.64 million. According to SoSo Value, despite the decrease in asset inflows from $62 million on April 22 to $31 million on April 23, a positive trend has continued for the third trading day. During this period, Bitcoin funds received $153.29 million from inflows. Source: SoSo...

Circle facilitates USDC swap for BlackRock’s tokenized fund

Circle will allow the direct conversion of BlackRock’s tokenized fund shares into its USDC stablecoin. According to Cricle’s announcement, a new smart contract feature will enable BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) investors to instantly convert their shares to Circle’s USDC stablecoin. The smart contract is designed to offer a “near-instant” off-ramping option for BUIDL, making...

BlackRock adds Citi, Goldman Sachs and others as spot Bitcoin ETF authorized participants

BlackRock has added four more Wall Street firms as authorized participants (APs) for its spot Bitcoin ETF. With this addition, the asset manager’s Bitcoin-based fund now boasts a total of nine APs. BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF updates BlackRock, touted as the world’s largest asset manager, now counts Citi, Citadel, Goldman Sachs, and UBS among its APs for its spot...