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BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) Clears Final SEC Hurdle

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

The registration statement for BlackRock’s spot bitcoin ETF, the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), has been declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Key Points: 
  • The registration statement for BlackRock’s spot bitcoin ETF, the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), has been declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
  • IBIT seeks to track the price of bitcoin and is expected to begin trading on Nasdaq on January 11, 2024.
  • “Through IBIT, investors can access bitcoin in a cost-effective and convenient way,” said Dominik Rohe, Head of Americas iShares ETF and Index Investing business at BlackRock.
  • Every iShares ETF unlocks access to institutional grade technology and professional risk management expertise in the convenience of the ETF wrapper.

BlackRock® Canada Announces Estimated Annual Reinvested Capital Gains Distributions for the iShares® ETFs

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

(1) Distribution per unit amounts are in U.S. dollars for XAGG.U, XAW.U, XCBU.U, XDG.U, XDU.U, XEC.U, XEF.U, XMC.U, XMU.U, XQQU.U, XSHU.U, XSTP.U, XTLT.U, XUS.U, and XUU.U.

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  • (1) Distribution per unit amounts are in U.S. dollars for XAGG.U, XAW.U, XCBU.U, XDG.U, XDU.U, XEC.U, XEF.U, XMC.U, XMU.U, XQQU.U, XSHU.U, XSTP.U, XTLT.U, XUS.U, and XUU.U.
  • This notice contains forward-looking statements with respect to the annual reinvested capital gains distributions for the iShares ETFs.
  • By their nature, these forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual distributions to differ materially from the estimated distributions set forth in this notice.
  • Factors that could cause the actual distributions to differ from the estimated distributions include, but are not limited to, the actual amounts of distributions received by the iShares ETFs, portfolio transactions, currency hedging transactions, and subscription and redemption activity.

BlackRock® Canada Announces Estimated December Cash Distributions for the iShares® ETFs

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, December 20, 2023

(1) Distribution per unit amounts are in U.S. dollars for XAGG.U, XAW.U, XCBU.U, XDG.U, XDU.U, XEC.U, XEF.U, XMC.U, XMU.U, XQQU.U, XSHU.U, XSTP.U, XTLT.U, XUS.U, and XUU.U.

Key Points: 
  • (1) Distribution per unit amounts are in U.S. dollars for XAGG.U, XAW.U, XCBU.U, XDG.U, XDU.U, XEC.U, XEF.U, XMC.U, XMU.U, XQQU.U, XSHU.U, XSTP.U, XTLT.U, XUS.U, and XUU.U.
  • This notice contains forward-looking statements with respect to the December cash distributions for the iShares ETFs.
  • By their nature, these forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual distributions to differ materially from the estimated distributions set forth in this notice.
  • Factors that could cause the actual distributions to differ from the estimated distributions include, but are not limited to, the actual amounts of distributions received by the iShares ETFs, portfolio transactions, currency hedging transactions, and subscription and redemption activity.

DeFi Technologies Subsidiary Valour Inc. Hits $421M CAD AUM, Record $13.6M CAD Daily Turnover, Wins at XENIX Awards

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Monday, December 11, 2023

Significant Daily Turnover Achievement: The company also achieved a notable daily turnover on December 8th, surpassing $13.6 million CAD in both certificates and ABS, showcasing its strong market presence and investor engagement.

Key Points: 
  • Significant Daily Turnover Achievement: The company also achieved a notable daily turnover on December 8th, surpassing $13.6 million CAD in both certificates and ABS, showcasing its strong market presence and investor engagement.
  • The XENIX ETF AWARDS Germany 2024, hosted by XENIX, a provider of qualitative ETF ratings, celebrated the achievements of pioneers in the ETF sector.
  • Secondly, Valour witnessed a daily turnover surpassing $13.6 million CAD on December 8th in both certificates and ABS, reflecting robust market engagement and investor confidence.
  • Our achievements, from these significant financial milestones to receiving prestigious recognition at the XENIX Awards, are a testament to our relentless pursuit of innovation and excellence.

3 Top Reasons Bitcoin Price Can Reach $47,000 By December, While Traders Place $20,000 in Bitcoin ETF Token ICO

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Monday, November 6, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bitcoin price can hit $47,000 in December for three reasons, making the Bitcoin ETF token a must-buy at ICO for those who want exposure to the Bitcoin ETF theme.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bitcoin price can hit $47,000 in December for three reasons, making the Bitcoin ETF token a must-buy at ICO for those who want exposure to the Bitcoin ETF theme.
  • In anticipation, traders have already started diverting their cash into Bitcoin derivative coins such as the Bitcoin ETF Token ($BTCETF) in order to be ready for the approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF.
  • Again, purchasing Bitcoin ETF Token is a way of gaining exposure to this third leg of the bull case for Bitcoin.
  • The opening today of the Bitcoin ETF Token presale provides investors with perhaps the smartest way to leverage the investment theme around the spot Bitcoin ETF.

3 Top Reasons Bitcoin Price Can Reach $47,000 By December, While Traders Place $20,000 in Bitcoin ETF Token ICO

Retrieved on: 
Monday, November 6, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bitcoin price can hit $47,000 in December for three reasons, making the Bitcoin ETF token a must-buy at ICO for those who want exposure to the Bitcoin ETF theme.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bitcoin price can hit $47,000 in December for three reasons, making the Bitcoin ETF token a must-buy at ICO for those who want exposure to the Bitcoin ETF theme.
  • In anticipation, traders have already started diverting their cash into Bitcoin derivative coins such as the Bitcoin ETF Token ($BTCETF) in order to be ready for the approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF.
  • Again, purchasing Bitcoin ETF Token is a way of gaining exposure to this third leg of the bull case for Bitcoin.
  • The opening today of the Bitcoin ETF Token presale provides investors with perhaps the smartest way to leverage the investment theme around the spot Bitcoin ETF.

EQS-News: Advanced Blockchain: Portfolio company Composable appoints Henry Love as the Executive Director of the Composable Foundation following remarkable innovation in blockchain interoperability

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Friday, October 27, 2023

October 27, 2023 – Advanced Blockchain AG (“AB”, Scale Frankfurt, primary market Düsseldorf, XETRA: ISIN DE000A0M93V6), a leading incubator, architect and investor for the blockchain industry, announces that the portfolio company Composable has appointed Henry Love as the Executive Director of its newly established Composable Foundation.

Key Points: 
  • October 27, 2023 – Advanced Blockchain AG (“AB”, Scale Frankfurt, primary market Düsseldorf, XETRA: ISIN DE000A0M93V6), a leading incubator, architect and investor for the blockchain industry, announces that the portfolio company Composable has appointed Henry Love as the Executive Director of its newly established Composable Foundation.
  • Prior to his tenure at Fundamental Labs, he co-founded Executive Council Network (ECN), a cryptocurrency corporate venture studio.
  • Simon Telian, CEO of Advanced Blockchain, comments: “I am very pleased that such an experienced blockchain expert is now leading the Composable Foundation.
  • Important events for Advanced Blockchain in the 2023 financial year:
    November 27-29, 2023 - Deutsches Eigenkapitalforum 2023, Frankfurt

BlackRock Transforms Access to Retirement Solutions for Millions of Americans

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

Today, BlackRock has launched the industry’s only suite of target date ETFs , providing millions of Americans with a simple, affordable, and tax-efficient way to save and invest for retirement.

Key Points: 
  • Today, BlackRock has launched the industry’s only suite of target date ETFs , providing millions of Americans with a simple, affordable, and tax-efficient way to save and invest for retirement.
  • This solution is timely – 57 million Americans lack access to a 401(k) or employer-sponsored retirement plan.1
    “This product innovation will make saving for retirement even more accessible at a time when Americans are less confident about their retirement readiness than ever before,” said Anne Ackerley, Head of Retirement at BlackRock.
  • The iShares LifePath Target Date ETFs can help empower millions of people to build towards retirement with the convenience and simplicity of a single iShares ETF.”
    Target date funds make investing for retirement simple.
  • At the target retirement date, the ETFs are expected to transition into the iShares Target Retirement ETF.

Bitcoin Price Firms Up On Spot Bitcoin ETF Hopes, Buyers Flock to Bitcoin Minetrix $1.7m Stake to Mine Crypto Presale

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Bitcoin Minetrix looks set to be one of the main beneficiaries of rekindling interest in Bitcoin.

Key Points: 
  • Bitcoin Minetrix looks set to be one of the main beneficiaries of rekindling interest in Bitcoin.
  • That decision, and the SEC dropping its appeal, taken together increase the likelihood that the SEC will approve a spot Bitcoin ETF.
  • Spot Bitcoin ETF is inevitable say Bloomberg analysts – BTC to $180,000, Bitcoin Minetrix 100x?
  • "Approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF looks inevitable at this point, given the court's Aug. 29 ruling, the number of recent spot Bitcoin ETF applications and the SEC's engagement with them."

Bitcoin Price Firms Up On Spot Bitcoin ETF Hopes, Buyers Flock to Bitcoin Minetrix $1.7m Stake to Mine Crypto Presale

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, October 18, 2023

While the Bitcoin price has made tentative forays to nudge $29,000, Bitcoin Minetrix has attracted contributions of $1,711,000 for its tokenized Bitcoin cloud-mining ecosystem.

Key Points: 
  • While the Bitcoin price has made tentative forays to nudge $29,000, Bitcoin Minetrix has attracted contributions of $1,711,000 for its tokenized Bitcoin cloud-mining ecosystem.
  • That decision, and the SEC dropping its appeal, taken together increase the likelihood that the SEC will approve a spot Bitcoin ETF.
  • Spot Bitcoin ETF is inevitable say Bloomberg analysts – BTC to $180,000, Bitcoin Minetrix 100x?
  • "Approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF looks inevitable at this point, given the court's Aug. 29 ruling, the number of recent spot Bitcoin ETF applications and the SEC's engagement with them."