BlackRock Bitcoin ETP Debuts in Europe

BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has launched its first Bitcoin exchange-traded product (ETP) in Europe. The new iShares Bitcoin ETP (IB1T) gives investors easy access to bitcoin through a regulated and secure investment vehicle. This is BlackRock’s first bitcoin-linked ETP outside North America, following the success of its U.S.-listed iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) which…

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Bitcoin rebound to $88.5K stirs retail optimism, but there’s a catch: Santiment

Key Takeaways Bitcoin surged to $88,500 following a period of fear when prices dipped to $78,000. Arthur Hayes projects Bitcoin will exceed $110,000 due to anticipated US Fed policy shifts. Share this article Bitcoin’s resurgence to $88,500 has reignited optimism among retail traders, but blockchain analysis firm Santiment’s analysis of social media predictions suggests caution….

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Senator Elizabeth Warren Warns Stablecoins Could ‘Blow Up Our Entire Financial System’

Senator Elizabeth Warren is worried a bipartisan stablecoin bill working its way through Congress doesn’t do enough to address the systemic risks she thinks the dollar-pegged assets pose. Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) introduced the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act in February. The legislation, which aims to establish regulatory clarity for…

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IMF Labels XRP a Security? Ripple CTO Strongly Disagrees

The Balance of Payments Manual has sparked controversy over XRP, as the IMF’s framework implies that some utility tokens may impose obligations on issuers. David Schwartz has rejected any implication that XRP should be classified as a security, emphasizing its primary function as a bridge currency for cross-border payments. Recent discussions within the cryptocurrency community…

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Is RedStone Crypto a Legit Competitor to Chainlink? RED Price is Undervalued

Blockchain oracles connect real-world data to decentralized networks, and RedStone Crypto (RED) is stepping up to challenge the Chainlink (LINK) hegemony. By 2025, Chainlink, Pyth, and RedStone Crypto are shaping the oracle landscape, each with its own edge. Here’s how they compare. Key Similarities Across Chainlink, Pyth, and RedStone Crypto Chainlink, .cwp-coin-chart svg path {…

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