Bitcoin News Update: Institutions Choose Bitcoin as Protection Against Inflation, Not as a Payment Method
- BlackRock highlights rising institutional demand for Bitcoin as a "digital gold" hedge against inflation, not a payment tool. - Abu Dhabi's ADIC tripled its $517.6M stake in BlackRock's IBIT ETF, reflecting confidence in Bitcoin's long-term value preservation. - BlackRock develops a staked Ethereum ETF but faces regulatory hurdles, while crypto treasury firms like FG Nexus struggle with asset valuation pressures. - Institutional adoption accelerates globally, with Latin America expanding crypto infrastru
BlackRock Inc. is experiencing heightened interest in
This transition reflects a wider movement among institutions to embrace Bitcoin as “digital gold.” Recent research points out that Bitcoin’s fixed supply of 21 million coins, combined with its global liquidity and round-the-clock trading, makes it a compelling alternative to conventional stores of value like gold.
At the same time,
There are also obstacles facing institutional adoption of Bitcoin.
The regulatory environment remains a key consideration. Although the SEC under the Trump administration has shown a willingness to approve new crypto ETFs, there are still unresolved questions regarding staking, tokenization, and international compliance.
As BlackRock and other companies adapt to this changing market, the distinction between traditional and digital assets continues to
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