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BlackRock & SEC Discuss Crypto: Staking, Tokenization Future?

BlackRock & SEC Discuss Crypto: Staking, Tokenization Future?

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BlackRock, one of the world's largest asset managers, has been actively engaging with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on critical aspects of the cryptocurrency market. Our conversations largely center on crypto Exchange-Traded Products (ETPs), staking, and tokenization. Taken together, they signal a big change in how we will...

BlackRock's ETH Play: Revolution or Regulatory Landmine?

BlackRock's ETH Play: Revolution or Regulatory Landmine?

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BlackRock’s decision to add staking to their soon-to-be Ethereum based ETFs is indeed a huge shift. Are we really seeing a coup d’état in the world of institutional crypto adoption? Or are we going to get blown up in the regulatory landmine we’re about to walk into? Frankly, it could...

BlackRock Eyes Ethereum ETF Staking, Projects 3.2% Yield

BlackRock Eyes Ethereum ETF Staking, Projects 3.2% Yield

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In the latest move from asset managers, BlackRock is reportedly looking to include staking in its future Ethereum ETFs, providing investors 3.2% annual yield. BlackRock’s head of digital assets, Robert Mitchnick highlighted this strategic move. It seeks to entice institutional investors into Ethereum ETFs by providing a mix of capital...

BlackRock & SEC: Crypto Staking, Tokenization, & ETF Future

BlackRock & SEC: Crypto Staking, Tokenization, & ETF Future

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On that day, May 9 of this year, BlackRock—the world financial juggernaut—was making history. Last week, they joined their U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Crypto Task Force to talk about these issues in deep. This discussion centered on crucial aspects of the digital asset landscape, including crypto staking, asset...

BlackRock's ETH Staking: A Win for Artists, a Boost for Web3?

BlackRock's ETH Staking: A Win for Artists, a Boost for Web3?

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Is Wall Street on the verge of creating unexpected allies in a new generation of artists? It sounds crazy, I know. But hear me out. BlackRock’s new plan to introduce staking to their Ethereum ETFs is a potentially groundbreaking move for crypto investors. It also provides a glimmer of hope...

SEC-BlackRock Crypto Talks: One Question To Decide Bitcoin

SEC-BlackRock Crypto Talks: One Question To Decide Bitcoin

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The SEC and BlackRock talking crypto. It sounds like a punchline, right? The crowning irony is that Wall Street, the home of the old regime financial system, is now lobbying regulators. This is in sharp contrast to the often utopian vision of a decentralized, trustless revolution. Here we are. While...

BlackRock's Crypto SEC Meeting: 3 Ways It Could Reshape Your Financial Future

BlackRock's Crypto SEC Meeting: 3 Ways It Could Reshape Your Financial Future

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Meet Sarah, a 35-year-old teacher who consistently saves for her retirement. She’s heard the rumors of crypto and the riches made—and lost—in this new space. Yet, it was never quite as real of a place as her perfectly curated 401k always seemed. Meanwhile, BlackRock, the behemoth managing her retirement fund,...

BlackRock's ETH ETF Staking: Will It Spark a Crypto Revolution?

BlackRock's ETH ETF Staking: Will It Spark a Crypto Revolution?

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Now the world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock, is making waves in the crypto world with its Ethereum ETF staking proposal. The firm's move to explore staking within an Ethereum ETF has the potential to reshape the digital asset landscape, sparking both excitement and scrutiny. DeliciousNFT.com is going behind-the-scenes to give...

BlackRock's Crypto SEC Meeting: 3 Ways It Impacts Your Digital Future

BlackRock's Crypto SEC Meeting: 3 Ways It Impacts Your Digital Future

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BlackRock’s crypto task force meeting with the SEC? Okay, so what? You may be inclined to dismiss this as yet another headline swallowed in the pernicious daily swamp of crypto hype. Take my word for it, the meeting on May 9, 2025 is going to be a watershed event. It...

SEC Crypto Meeting with BlackRock: 5 Legal Traps You Must Know

SEC Crypto Meeting with BlackRock: 5 Legal Traps You Must Know

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Asset management behemoth and market force, BlackRock, recently met with the SEC’s Crypto Task Force. This isn’t just a public meeting, this is the proverbial chess move that could change the entire crypto landscape. Ideally, the final result is clarity. History teaches that this “clarity” often results in increased consolidation,...

Japan's Bitcoin Revolution: A Boon for Artists and Web3 Creators?

Is Japan on the verge of accidentally unleashing a tsunami of creative destruction and financial liberation onto the rest of the emerging markets? I know this seems like a tall order, but hear me out. Japan’s regulatory change to officially recognize Bitcoin as a financial product. This step is a...

5 Ways This Crypto Bill Empowers Southeast Asian Artists, Not Wall Street

Let’s be honest, when you hear about crypto regulation, your first thought probably isn't Southeast Asian artists finding new avenues for creative expression. Surely visions of Wall Street honchos and inscrutable derivatives dance in your head. Well, what if I told you that the Senate’s Banking Committee just released their...

Crypto's 'Light-Touch' Regulation Gamble Will It Protect You?

The Senate Committee’s proposed “light-touch” regulatory framework for crypto is a long high-stakes poker game. Are we all truly holding a winning hand, or are we collectively bluffing our way into a future financial crisis? It’s a question every investor, every innovator, and frankly, every citizen should want to know....

Trump Jr. at KBW2025: Web3's Mainstream Moment?

Donald Trump Jr.’s scheduled keynote address at KBW2025 is raising eyebrows and inspiring intense discussion across the Web3 ecosystem. He’s just a high-profile guy shaking things up in the crypto world. His presence further exemplifies the increasing importance of blockchain technology and its potential to revolutionize the traditional economy. Does...

Trump Jr. at KBW2025: Web3's Punk Rock Moment or Sellout?

Or I think about Nandar, a wonderful Burmese artist that I met in Yangon, sharing with me her latest NFT collection. Each work exploded with vivid imagery, bravely fighting back against the junta’s repressive hold. She began selling them directly to supporters around the world, allowing her to cleverly sidestep...

KBW2025: Is Trump Jr. Web3's Trojan Horse or its Savior?

Donald Trump Jr. at Korea Blockchain Week? It's a head-scratcher, isn't it? About as easy as locating a MAGA hat at a Burning Man soirée. Before we put this down as just another short-lived publicity stunt, let’s take a closer look at what this could IoTally Web3 means. Cynical ploy...

Schiff's Crypto Ban: Is He Protecting Us or Silencing Innovation?

Senator Adam Schiff's proposed crypto ban, the COIN Act, aimed at preventing the President (read: Donald Trump) from dabbling in digital assets, raises a critical question: Is this genuine protection against corruption, or a veiled attempt to stifle innovation, especially for emerging markets? Let's be real, the optics are terrible....