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BlackRock Offering Direct Bitcoin Exposure; Polkadot Has Decentralized Version of 'Wrapped' Bitcoin

"All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee covers some of the top stories in crypto, including BlackRock's spot bitcoin private trust for U.S.-based institutional investors, U.S. regulators considering asking large hedge funds to disclose their crypto exposure, and Polkadot's decentralized version of "wrapped" bitcoin.

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BlackRock Launches U.S. Spot Bitcoin Private Trust

BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has launched a spot bitcoin (BTC) private trust for U.S.-based institutional investors. "The Hash" hosts discuss BlackRock's continued bets in crypto and why its direct BTC exposure is a "bullish sign" for the industry. Plus, the latest on BlackRock's partnership with Coinbase as the crypto exchange faces an SEC inquiry over its product offerings.

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Energy Web Token Jumps 25% After BlackRock Gives Decarbonization Project a Shoutout

The nonprofit that issues the coin received praise from BlackRock for trying to reduce bitcoin mining emissions.

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BlackRock, Fresh off Coinbase Tie-Up, Offers Direct Bitcoin Exposure

The institutional-investor-focused spot bitcoin private trust will track the price of the cryptocurrency.

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What's Next for Coinbase After Q2 Revenue Miss

Reacting to Coinbase's second-quarter earnings report for this year and its partnership with asset manager Blackrock, Oppenheimer Senior Analyst Owen Lau discusses the potential regulatory headwinds ahead for the crypto exchange and revelations about the blockchain space at large.

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Coinbase-BlackRock Deal; India’s Blockchain Outlook

Coinbase partners with Blackrock to provide institutional crypto access. Ex-finance secretary says blockchain in India got off on wrong foot. Court allows Voyager to return $270 million to customers. Instagram expands NFT platform to 100 countries. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

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Blackrock Partners With Coinbase to Offer Crypto Services to Institutions

BlackRock, the world's biggest asset manager, has formed a partnership with publicly traded crypto exchange Coinbase (COIN) to make crypto directly available to institutional investors. COIN shares soared as much as about 40% on the news. "The Hash" panel discuss what this means for mainstream adoption.

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Coinbase Stock Soars on BlackRock Partnership News

Shares of the crypto exchange opened trading up 31% on Thursday.

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BlackRock to Offer Crypto for Institutional Investors Through Coinbase Prime

The asset management giant and the crypto exchange have partnered to broaden access to crypto among institutional investors.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong (CoinDesk archives)