Will BlackRock Launch an XRP ETF? Regulatory Factors, Competitor Filings, and Market Potential
September 30, 2026
With rival asset managers filing applications for spot XRP ETFs, all eyes are on BlackRock. We explore the legal developments, market conditions, and regulatory hurdles that could decide whether the world's largest asset manager enters the XRP space.
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Circle Debuts Arc Mainnet: Institutional Layer 1 Powered by BlackRock, Visa, and DTCC
September 17, 2026
Circle has launched the Arc mainnet, a permissioned Layer 1 blockchain using USDC for gas fees, with BlackRock, DTCC, and Visa among its inaugural block producers.
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Crypto Fund Flows Shift: Bitcoin ETFs Suffer $463M Outflows as Ethereum Products Surge
September 14, 2026
Bitcoin ETFs lost $463M in weekly outflows led by ARKB, GBTC, and IBIT, while spot Ether ETFs gained $197M driven by BlackRock's ETHA fund.
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Circle Unveils Institutional Heavyweights as Founding Validators for New Arc Blockchain
August 20, 2026
Circle has announced 11 major financial and technology partners, including BlackRock, Visa, and Mastercard, to serve as founding validators for its permissioned Arc Layer 1 blockchain network.
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