Crypto
BlackRock's Spot Bitcoin ETF Sees Zero Inflows, As Net Outflows Tally $130M On Wednesday
BlackRock‘s iShares Bitcoin Trust IBIT has seen its record-breaking streak of inflows come to an end on Wednesday.
What Happened: According to data from SoSoValue, IBIT recorded no net inflows for the day, snapping a 71-day stretch of continuous investment.
On Wednesday, spot Bitcoin ETF flows saw net outflows totaling $121 million, signaling a turbulent day for cryptocurrency investments.
Notably, Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust ETF (GBTC) registered the most substantial single-day outflow, withdrawing $130 million.
Contrasting this, Fidelity Wise’s Origin Bitcoin Fund FBTC emerged as the frontrunner for inflows, attracting $5.61 million in a single day, followed closely by the collaborative ETF from Ark Invest and 21Shares
ARKB, which saw an influx of $4.17 million.
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Hong Kong Steps Into The Crypto ETF Arena
The news of BlackRock’s pause coincides with a significant development in the Asian market.
HashKey Exchange announced the completion of the first-ever cryptocurrency subscription for Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs offered by Hong Kong-based Bosera International and HashKey Capital.
This subscription model allows for redemption without immediate sale of the underlying assets, potentially offering cost and liquidity benefits to investors.
Hong Kong’s foray into cryptocurrency ETFs marks a potential turning point for the Asian market.
These ETFs are expected to begin trading on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on April 30, providing investors in the region with a new avenue for cryptocurrency exposure.
What’s Next: The Benzinga Future of Digital Assets event, scheduled for Nov. 19, will convene industry leaders, analysts, and investors to discuss these critical developments.
This conference presents a unique opportunity to gain insights into the future of Bitcoin ETFs, cryptocurrency subscriptions, and the broader digital asset ecosystem.
Don’t miss out on this chance to stay ahead of the curve in this rapidly changing market.
Read Next: Why Is MOG Crypto Coin Going Up? Trader Sees ‘Billions’ As Price Target
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UK Treasury to regulate cryptocurrency under new legislation
The UK is set to introduce new legislation by 2027 that will bring cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, under a regulatory framework akin to traditional financial products.
The Treasury has unveiled plans for these new laws, which will mandate crypto firms to adhere to a specific set of standards and rules. These will be rigorously overseen by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
This move comes amidst a broader push to reform the burgeoning crypto market, which has seen a surge in popularity as both an alternative investment and a method of payment.
Currently, unlike established financial instruments such as stocks and shares, the cryptocurrency sector lacks comparable regulation, potentially leaving consumers with reduced protection.

The Government said the new rules, coming into force in 2027, will make the industry more transparent and make it easier to detect suspicious activity, impose sanctions or hold firms to account over their activity.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves said: “Bringing crypto into the regulatory perimeter is a crucial step in securing the UK’s position as a world-leading financial centre in the digital age.
“By giving firms clear rules of the road, we are providing the certainty they need to invest, innovate and create high-skilled jobs here in the UK, while giving millions strong consumer protections, and locking dodgy actors out of the UK market.”
Crypto firms, which can include crypto exchanges and digital wallets, currently have to register with the FCA if they provide services that fall within the scope of money laundering regulations.
The changes will bring firms that provide crypto services into the remit of the FCA with the intention of supporting legitimate businesses.
City minister Lucy Rigby said: “We want the UK to be at the top of the list for cryptoassets firms looking to grow and these new rules will give firms the clarity and consistency they need to plan for the long term.”
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