Bitcoin continued to edge higher on Tuesday, extending gains made on the previous day on news that asset-management giant BlackRock has set up a working group to look into cryptocurrencies and blockchain, the technology that underpins them.
The prices of ethereum and ripple, the second- and third-largest digital assets by market capitalization respectively, also tracked slightly higher.
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink later confirmed the report in an interview with Reuters.
In an earlier interview with Bloomberg, Fink said: “I don’t believe any client has sought out crypto exposure.”
Bitcoin soared close to $20,000 late last year but has declined since, with transaction volumes falling significantly.
The Bitcoin (BTC) Blockchain Stopped Producing Blocks for 1 Full Hour, Prices Surge 4% It was an unusual Monday morning for bitcoin. Earlier today, bitcoin prices surged as it was revealed BlackRock was exploring offering cryptocurrency products.
BlackRock, крупнейший в мире биржевой фонд (ETF), создает рабочую группу для изучения криптовалюты.
Сообщение Крупнейший в мире биржевой фонд (ETF) BlackRock заинтересовался криптовалютами появились сначала на Freedman.
Ripple acquires Palisade to expand into multi-chain custody and wallet infrastructure, deepening its institutional crypto and European regulatory reach.
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Ripple Labs secured $500 million from Fortress Investment Group and other investors, reaching a $40 billion valuation as its RLUSD stablecoin crosses $1 billion in market cap.
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Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin surpassed $1 billion market cap less than a year after launch, driven by institutional adoption and humanitarian partnerships.
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What to know Ripple acquired Palisade, a digital asset wallet firm, expanding its institutional custody offerings. The acquisition is part of Ripple’s $4B investment streak in 2025. Wallet-focused projects like Best Wallet ($BEST) may benefit from rising demand for secure, multi-chain wallets.
Ripple has expanded its European footprint by joining forces with Spanish banking giant BBVA to introduce a digital asset custody service. Announced on Sept. 9, the initiative extends Ripple’s institutional custody platform into Spain, giving BBVA the tools to store and manage cryptocurrencies and tokenized assets securely.