BlackRock Registers as a Crypto Asset Firm in the UK

BNY launches new blockchain accounting tool with BlackRock as first client

The financial services company has been a pioneer in crypto offerings, including digital asset custody.

The Journey of Valentin Preobrazhenskiy: From Tech Meetups to Asset Tokenization

The global market for tokenized assets is projected to reach $16 trillion by 2030, according to a Boston Consulting Group study. Institutions are increasingly turning to blockchain for asset management, with tokenization allowing fractional ownership of real estate, equities, and even art. Major financial institutions have accelerated adoption. For instance, BlackRock recently filed for tokenization-focused ETFs, signaling a significant commitme…

BlackRock Registers as a Crypto Asset Firm in the UK

$10 trillion asset manager BlackRock has officially registered as a crypto asset firm in the UK, according to the Financial Conduct Authority.

SEC holds meetings with BlackRock, Crypto Council to discuss crypto ETF rules

The US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Crypto Task Force held separate meetings on April 1 with representatives from BlackRock and the Crypto Council for Innovation’s (CCI) Proof of Stake Alliance to discuss regulatory issues related to crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs). According to memos about the meetings, BlackRock discussed the in-kind redemptions for crypto ETPs traded in the US. At the same time, the CCI included staking o…

CoinStats - BlackRock Explores In-Kind Crypto ETF Innovat...

On April 4th, COINOTAG News reported that a significant meeting occurred between a delegation from BlackRock, the world’s preeminent asset management firm, and the cryptocurrency working group of the SEC. […]

BlackRock gets FCA approval to provide crypto services in the UK

BlackRock has received approval from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to offer crypto-related services in the country. This approval represents a major step in the company’s foray into the digital asset space, bolstering its stature as a frontrunner in cryptocurrency investments. The UK Financial Conduct Authority granted approval on April 1, 2025, permitting BlackRock […] The post BlackRock gets FCA approval to provide crypto services…