Best Podcast Episodes About BlackRock
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Updated: Apr 26, 2026 – 44 episodes
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“… for their money back than usual, and private credit firms started having to turn people down. For example, investors wanted 9% back from one of BlackRock's private credit funds. The firm said it would only give back what it was obligated to, 5%. And private credit investors at ARIES and Apollo collectively asked for over a billion dollars more this quarter than they'll get back during this period. Investors are spooked for a few reasons. The first is good old-fashioned bank run dynamics. People clamoring for their money back tends to lead to more people wanting their money back. Another reason …”
“… to line up for his money back. And while he was waiting in line... I started hearing more and more stories in the news about private credit was looking more shaky. and people were concerned about it being stable. Way more investors had started asking for their money back than usual, and private credit firms started having to turn people down. For example, investors wanted 9% back from one of BlackRock's private credit funds. The firm said it would only give back what it was obligated to, 5%. And private credit investors at ARIES and Apollo collectively asked for over a billion dollars more this quarter than they'll get back during this period. Investors are spooked for a few reasons. The first is good old-fashioned bank run dynamics. People clamoring for their money back tends to lead to more people wanting their money back. Another reason is that many private credit firms like Blue Owl invested heavily into AI-related companies. We covered on the show how Blue Owl is funding a meta data center in Louisiana. Natasha says some investors are nervous about how much of the AI boom is financed with private credit, especially now that we're seeing some big tech companies scale back their …”
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Investors are rushing to withdraw funds from private credit firms, fearing instability reminiscent of the 2008 financial crisis. With major firms like BlackRock and Blue Owl facing unprecedented redemption requests, many are left in the dark about the risks tied to their investments. Richard managed to get his money back, but not without a loss, highlighting the opaque nature of these high-risk investments.
“Where along the journey at BlackRock did you discover blockchain and crypto? And maybe it's also in line with the CEO, Larry Fink, where at one point he was in type crypto or Bitcoin and now obviously things have changed. But where was that aha moment for you So I had a bunch of roles at BlackRock in the wealth space I spent a year as the deputy COO of the firm And in 2018 2019 I took a role basically running partnerships in a bunch of ecosystems some boring ecosystems, some …”
“Where along the journey at BlackRock did you discover blockchain and crypto? And maybe it's also in line with the CEO, Larry Fink, where at one point he was in type crypto or Bitcoin and now obviously things have changed. But where was that aha moment for you So I had a bunch of roles at BlackRock in the wealth space I spent a year as the deputy COO of the firm And in 2018 2019 I took a role basically running partnerships in a bunch of ecosystems some boring ecosystems, some innovative ecosystems. But one of them was inheriting a one-person blockchain team. Actually, I want to do a shout out. It's a wonderful Canadian guy named Robbie Michnik, who's actually currently running digital assets at BlackRock. And he taught me everything I needed to know about blockchain and crypto. I would say we took a couple of years to figure …”
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BlackRock's journey into blockchain began with a one-person team and evolved into launching Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs by 2024. Joseph Chalom reveals that the demand for crypto exposure existed long before these products were created, as clients poured billions into proxy investments. This shift illustrates how financial giants like BlackRock are responding to market needs rather than creating them.
“… adoption curve of other technologies like Internet, mobile phones and much more. So let me give you some details here. For the second year in a row, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink is beating the drum on the tokenization of traditional investments. While last year, his comments highlighted the benefits of updating old school plumbing with new completely digital system powered by blockchain technology. This year, Fink focused on access and scale. Here's a quote. Life's nonstop. Work, family, workouts. True nature meets New York strip steak. Richly seasoned, pre-cooked perfection that melts in your mouth. 30 …”
“… it's going to kick off massive innovation and building and more capital coming into the market and asset class. And these blockchain networks, their value is going to go up and so will their native token. So we are still very early relative to the adoption curve of other technologies like Internet, mobile phones and much more. So let me give you some details here. For the second year in a row, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink is beating the drum on the tokenization of traditional investments. While last year, his comments highlighted the benefits of updating old school plumbing with new completely digital system powered by blockchain technology. This year, Fink focused on access and scale. Here's a quote. Life's nonstop. Work, family, workouts. True nature meets New York strip steak. Richly seasoned, pre-cooked perfection that melts in your mouth. 30 years supplying the finest steakhouses. Heat in four minutes. No stress, just nourishing joy. Head to truenaturemeats.com. Code FREEMEAT for 20% off, plus free New York strip, Texas smoked brisket, and Mediterranean chicken. With code FREEMEAT at truenaturemeats.com. Magnesium supplements? You've mastered the basics. Now it's time to optimize. If …”
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Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, predicts that tokenization will revolutionize finance just as the Internet did in the 1990s. He emphasizes that with the right regulatory framework, investing could become as simple as making a payment through your phone. This shift could lead to massive innovation and new opportunities in the market, but investors must be cautious about which tokens to choose.
“… in the next 10 years or so And so I think what we now see institutional adoption is actually a great step forward This is what we want We now have BlackRock behind Bitcoin We have the strategic Bitcoin reserves And yeah some of it of course is not as good as it sounds”
“… that would become interested in Bitcoin have had the chance. We've had several hype cycles for people to be waking up to Bitcoin and to hear about Bitcoin. And so if you not in Bitcoin after these 15 years it unlikely that you will also get into it in the next 10 years or so And so I think what we now see institutional adoption is actually a great step forward This is what we want We now have BlackRock behind Bitcoin We have the strategic Bitcoin reserves And yeah some of it of course is not as good as it sounds”
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Bitcoin's market sentiment is at an all-time low, but institutional adoption is reshaping its future. Unlike previous cycles driven by retail FOMO, this time institutions are taking the lead, with major firms like BlackRock entering the space. This shift is crucial for Bitcoin's evolution into a world reserve asset, indicating a long-term change in how Bitcoin is perceived and utilized.
“… is the first, of course. And we know they are all moving to 24-7, 365 trading because of the blockchain technology. It's as Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, said a few years ago, tokenization is the future of finance. And as I've been telling you guys, the future capital markets, economies, and governments will all run on blockchain rails. So this is very big because having the regulatory agency, the SEC, which we know is the powerhouse when it comes to regulations of markets and much more, giving you the stamp of approval, it's significant. So we're going to see all the bank stock exchanges and …”
“Well, today, the SEC approved the Nasdaq's move to support tokenized securities trading. This is huge. The Nasdaq is the second largest exchange in the world. The New York Stock Exchange is the first, of course. And we know they are all moving to 24-7, 365 trading because of the blockchain technology. It's as Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, said a few years ago, tokenization is the future of finance. And as I've been telling you guys, the future capital markets, economies, and governments will all run on blockchain rails. So this is very big because having the regulatory agency, the SEC, which we know is the powerhouse when it comes to regulations of markets and much more, giving you the stamp of approval, it's significant. So we're going to see all the bank stock exchanges and much more get on board. So the Securities and Exchange Commission approved NASDAQ's plan to let certain securities trade in tokenized form, integrating blockchain technology into U.S. equity markets. Under the new framework, eligible NASDAQ participants can opt to settle trades as blockchain-based tokens that trade alongside traditional shares with …”
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The SEC has just approved NASDAQ's plan to allow trading of tokenized securities, marking a significant shift in the financial landscape. This integration of blockchain technology means that as companies go public, traditional stocks and their tokenized counterparts will trade side by side, revolutionizing market operations. However, for this to succeed, consumer education and infrastructure development are crucial.
“… there's some bad connotations. And this also comes on the back. Here's a Reuters article. So this happened on March 6th, so late last week, I guess. BlackRock Fund limits withdrawals as redemptions rattle private credit. So what they're referring to is a BlackRock fund in the private credit industry that just said, okay, we got to cease redemptions. $26 billion lending fund. There was $1.2 billion in redemptions. And I had to call a halt on that. All redemption ceasing. And, you know, when there's kind of a run on a fund or a run on the bank and that fund or bank has to say, halt, no more …”
“… JP Morgan said that there some cockroaches out there He talking to private lenders that are going to I don know die Wait wait wait Cockroaches don die I don know what he saying He said there's cockroaches and there's bad connotations. Okay, David, there's some bad connotations. And this also comes on the back. Here's a Reuters article. So this happened on March 6th, so late last week, I guess. BlackRock Fund limits withdrawals as redemptions rattle private credit. So what they're referring to is a BlackRock fund in the private credit industry that just said, okay, we got to cease redemptions. $26 billion lending fund. There was $1.2 billion in redemptions. And I had to call a halt on that. All redemption ceasing. And, you know, when there's kind of a run on a fund or a run on the bank and that fund or bank has to say, halt, no more redemptions, that's not a great sign, is it? Yeah, yeah, I would agree. My next question is, if we are trying to point at this, this is like, oh, there's a contagion, there's a financial crisis coming. I would like to ask the size of all of this stuff. Yeah, that's a good question, right? What's the TAM here? What's interesting about private credit is it's …”
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A significant warning has emerged in the private credit market, with J.P. Morgan restricting lending to private credit firms amid alarming markdowns. Adam Cochran suggests this could signal a broader financial crisis, likening it to the subprime bubble, as major funds like BlackRock halt redemptions, raising concerns about the stability of the $2 trillion industry heavily invested in SaaS companies.
“… at World Crypto Con in Las Vegas. And they were just a startup back then, very small. And now they've grown into this incredible company that helped BlackRock to launch their tokenized money market fund. And BlackRock even invested in them. Now the New York Stock Exchange is using them. So amazing how far these firms have come. But again, this is the future. So the New York Stock Exchange has tapped BlackRock-backed tokenization specialist Securitize to help design its tokenized securities platform. Securitize, an SEC-registered transfer agent, is expected to be among the first to mint tokenized …”
“… going to put all assets on the blockchain, as we've talked a lot about over the years. Well, Securitize, many of you know, they were leading the charge with tokenization going back to 2018. I remember interviewing one of the founders, Jamie Finn, at World Crypto Con in Las Vegas. And they were just a startup back then, very small. And now they've grown into this incredible company that helped BlackRock to launch their tokenized money market fund. And BlackRock even invested in them. Now the New York Stock Exchange is using them. So amazing how far these firms have come. But again, this is the future. So the New York Stock Exchange has tapped BlackRock-backed tokenization specialist Securitize to help design its tokenized securities platform. Securitize, an SEC-registered transfer agent, is expected to be among the first to mint tokenized stocks and ETFs on the platform pending regulatory approval. The move underscores a broader push by the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ to move stock trading onto blockchain rails, offering around-the-clock trading and near-instant settlement. Folks, it's happening. It is happening. Don't let the price action, the bear market distract you. These …”
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Tokenization is the future of finance, with major institutions like the New York Stock Exchange and BlackRock leading the charge despite current market conditions.
“… I said, nothing's guaranteed to the upside or downside here. You know, could something break in the system? For example, I recently reported that BlackRock limited withdrawals out of one of its funds. I think it's a private credit fund here. So you're starting to see some cracks in the system. If BlackRock has to do this, the world's largest asset manager, something's wrong, right? It doesn't mean that I'm looking, I'm a doomer and I'm calling for the collapse of the economy in 1929. That's not what I'm saying. just these are signals that uh things are starting to break down and we know the …”
“… But the good thing is this is it's like a slow distribution happening and crypto may have its rally. Then the stock market dumps it and everything starts going down to new lows. That's what it looks like. You know, could it change? You know, like I said, nothing's guaranteed to the upside or downside here. You know, could something break in the system? For example, I recently reported that BlackRock limited withdrawals out of one of its funds. I think it's a private credit fund here. So you're starting to see some cracks in the system. If BlackRock has to do this, the world's largest asset manager, something's wrong, right? It doesn't mean that I'm looking, I'm a doomer and I'm calling for the collapse of the economy in 1929. That's not what I'm saying. just these are signals that uh things are starting to break down and we know the ultimate solution what do the governments do what does the fed do they will step in and print money they're not going to let blackrock uh go to zero they're not going to let the assets go to zero because that would collapse the entire system if you understand why we have to hold assets why they keep printing money and why those asset prices keep going up …”
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BlackRock's recent withdrawal limitations signal cracks in the financial system, raising concerns about a potential market collapse. As the stock market shows weakness and could drag down crypto assets, investors should be cautious—especially with echoes of the 2008 financial crisis looming. This situation emphasizes the need for vigilance as markets react unpredictably.
“… is, like, super sus. It's similar with the guy who shot Trump, whatever his name was. He had three names. Oh, yeah. That kid. That kid was in a BlackRock commercial two years before He had no silverware His house was professionally scrubbed And no one can ask questions about that We can deep dive on that If you do, you're a conspiracy theorist. He shot a presidential elect. Not only that, but isn't that a fucking conspiracy? Like, that's a conspiracy. He conspired to murder the president of the United States. Yeah. It seems like he had help. Of course. How the fuck did he get up onto that roof? …”
“… said he did it. He hasn't said he didn't do it. There's no known, like, independent video of him talking about it. Yeah. And then there was footage of him, like, at a yogurt shop. Right. Like, way across town, like, 20 minutes later. The whole thing is, like, super sus. It's similar with the guy who shot Trump, whatever his name was. He had three names. Oh, yeah. That kid. That kid was in a BlackRock commercial two years before He had no silverware His house was professionally scrubbed And no one can ask questions about that We can deep dive on that If you do, you're a conspiracy theorist. He shot a presidential elect. Not only that, but isn't that a fucking conspiracy? Like, that's a conspiracy. He conspired to murder the president of the United States. Yeah. It seems like he had help. Of course. How the fuck did he get up onto that roof? How did they not have people on that roof? They said the slope was too steep. Yeah. Meanwhile, there were snipers on another roof that had a sharper angled roof. Oh, yeah. Yeah. And then he has no social media. Yeah. He has no history. It's all kooky. Super suspect. Yeah. We can't ask questions or else we're assholes. Well, not only that, the kooky …”
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In this hilarious segment, the hosts dive into bizarre conspiracy theories surrounding high-profile incidents, questioning everything from the lack of evidence to the absurdity of official narratives. The punchline? They hilariously point out that if questioning these events makes you a conspiracy theorist, then the real conspiracy might just be the incompetence of those in charge.
“… this? Yes. I know Coinbase is a reputable company, you know, as far as standards of being a public company, they're working with the likes of BlackRock and others. But at the same time, you know, how should I put it? We don't see the balance sheet altogether, right? And we don't see the wallet addresses and all that. One thing I really like is Bitwise for their ETF, they have a wallet address to show that the assets are there. I love that. I wish more firms would do that to say, yeah, we have the assets on our balance sheet. It's here. Here's the wallet address and so forth. And I could be …”
“… comes security issues. And they're also just, I don't think we're there yet to take out a crypto backed mortgage where it's safe at this point. Yeah. To your point, I have a lot of questions because, you know, who's, who's reviewing this, who's auditing this? Yes. I know Coinbase is a reputable company, you know, as far as standards of being a public company, they're working with the likes of BlackRock and others. But at the same time, you know, how should I put it? We don't see the balance sheet altogether, right? And we don't see the wallet addresses and all that. One thing I really like is Bitwise for their ETF, they have a wallet address to show that the assets are there. I love that. I wish more firms would do that to say, yeah, we have the assets on our balance sheet. It's here. Here's the wallet address and so forth. And I could be completely wrong or ignorant to that that exists for Coinbase, but I haven't seen anything like that. No, I haven't either. And I just, yeah, it's so new. I also have a lot of questions about it. For one, I don't think everybody should own a home and simply be able to take out a mortgage simply because now it's crypto backed. You know, I think owning …”
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Crypto-backed mortgages could change home buying, but they come with significant risks. With Coinbase and Better offering mortgages that allow crypto as collateral, concerns arise about security and market stability. The potential for a repeat of the 2008 financial crisis looms if proper safeguards aren't established.
“… of it. And what do you think about Bitcoin, which is what some say the digital gold, which is down like 20 percent? I think when I last looked at BlackRock market commentary which was Monday the 26th no the 23rd Bitcoin has been the most underperforming asset class out of all of them year to date So for me, I don't touch it. And listen, I know there are people that will argue me down and saying that I am going to miss out on the future. I miss out on the future. I miss out. It wasn't for me. It wasn't aligned with my financial goals. I have nothing against Bitcoin. I honestly don't track it. But …”
“… don't put all your money in there. So like if you had for easy math, like $12,000 that you wanted to put in, you wouldn't put all it all right now. You would put like a thousand now and then you would, you know, dollar cost average to get the average of it. And what do you think about Bitcoin, which is what some say the digital gold, which is down like 20 percent? I think when I last looked at BlackRock market commentary which was Monday the 26th no the 23rd Bitcoin has been the most underperforming asset class out of all of them year to date So for me, I don't touch it. And listen, I know there are people that will argue me down and saying that I am going to miss out on the future. I miss out on the future. I miss out. It wasn't for me. It wasn't aligned with my financial goals. I have nothing against Bitcoin. I honestly don't track it. But to me, they're just a little too unstable. They fall too closely to tech. So honestly, if you have exposure in tech, you have tech stocks, you're going to be performing, I think, the same way when it comes to Bitcoin. Totally. It was supposed to be uncorrelated, damn it. Yeah. And here it is, like, moving the same way. So you might as well own …”
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Bitcoin has been the worst-performing asset class this year, and many investors are starting to reconsider its place in their portfolios. Lauren Simmons, a former trader, argues that Bitcoin's instability makes it less appealing, especially when compared to tech stocks. Instead of chasing digital gold, she suggests focusing on more stable investments and utilizing strategies like the wash sale rule to manage crypto assets effectively.
“… I don't know how that happens or who's going to be the replacement. Or maybe, Amanda, it is, we alluded to earlier, the ETFs, right? Maybe it's BlackRock. And I'm not saying I want that, but maybe the TradFi folks become the face, right? Because BlackRock has the largest Bitcoin ETF. It's the fastest growing ETF in the history of ETF. So maybe they become the face. Honestly, I get behind that 100%. You cannot change what exists in that we're a capitalist nation and you would be foolish to think that you can change what exists because crypto has, you know, momentum and the yield that people are …”
“… going to come out about this guy. And it's like, then everybody's going to have to like reset and find somebody else to make the face. Because unfortunately, he is one of the faces of Bitcoin. So they're going to have to rebrand Bitcoin. Yeah. I don't know how that happens or who's going to be the replacement. Or maybe, Amanda, it is, we alluded to earlier, the ETFs, right? Maybe it's BlackRock. And I'm not saying I want that, but maybe the TradFi folks become the face, right? Because BlackRock has the largest Bitcoin ETF. It's the fastest growing ETF in the history of ETF. So maybe they become the face. Honestly, I get behind that 100%. You cannot change what exists in that we're a capitalist nation and you would be foolish to think that you can change what exists because crypto has, you know, momentum and the yield that people are having as opposed to banks, traditional finance. Like you have to see that there is power in the migration of these two things. One of the things we mentioned earlier was the Clarity Act, the Crypto Market Structure Bill that's currently being blocked because of the debate between the banks and the crypto industry. But once that's passed, Amanda, I …”
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Michael Saylor's influence on Bitcoin is both pivotal and precarious, as many fear the potential fallout if his strategies fail. The impending Clarity Act could spark a crypto innovation boom, providing a clearer framework for builders and attracting traditional finance back to the U.S. But the question remains: who will become the new face of Bitcoin if Saylor falters?
“… also in the batch. also a tokenization platform working with very high quality assets and also high quality asset managers working with people like BlackRock, KKR, VanEck, and others. They're an SEC registered broker dealer. And I think right now they're sitting at just over $4 billion in assets under management. So both those kind of play, I would say, similar but different roles. And what about – can you explain to me what USDAI is? So USDA is financing AI infrastructure today. I think people might have seen them on the X timeline.”
“… example. Even with Daylight, they're working with Daylight on tokenization today. And so I think it just opens up a completely new batch of asset classes when we have kind of a tokenization partner. And I would also, you know, Center Securitize is also in the batch. also a tokenization platform working with very high quality assets and also high quality asset managers working with people like BlackRock, KKR, VanEck, and others. They're an SEC registered broker dealer. And I think right now they're sitting at just over $4 billion in assets under management. So both those kind of play, I would say, similar but different roles. And what about – can you explain to me what USDAI is? So USDA is financing AI infrastructure today. I think people might have seen them on the X timeline.”
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Centrifuge is revolutionizing asset management by tokenizing real-world assets, recently securing over a billion dollars in funding from Sky. By collaborating with major players like Apollo and Janus Henderson, they are paving the way for new asset classes in finance. This innovation is part of a broader trend in the industry, where tokenization is set to reshape how we view and manage investments.
“… So Apollo only honored just half of the withdrawal requests. And look, this isn't just an Apollo problem. A lot of other banks like Morgan Stanley, BlackRock and several others have done similar things. This is one of the risks that investors take when investing in these private credit funds. They get access to higher returns, but the trade-off is less liquidity. And that liquidity problem has a spotlight on it right now. So we'll see how the private credit story plays out over the next few weeks and months Apollo stock is down around 4 this morning at the time of this recording and down nearly 25 …”
“… is just the latest example. Investors in the Apollo Debt Solutions Fund, which is a $15 billion private credit fund, tried to pull out $1.6 billion this quarter. That's 11% of the fund's net assets, but the fund has a 5% quarterly cap on redemptions. So Apollo only honored just half of the withdrawal requests. And look, this isn't just an Apollo problem. A lot of other banks like Morgan Stanley, BlackRock and several others have done similar things. This is one of the risks that investors take when investing in these private credit funds. They get access to higher returns, but the trade-off is less liquidity. And that liquidity problem has a spotlight on it right now. So we'll see how the private credit story plays out over the next few weeks and months Apollo stock is down around 4 this morning at the time of this recording and down nearly 25 for the year Let wrap the show with a fun fact Apple is about to put ads in Apple Maps. According to Bloomberg reporter and friend of the show, Mark Gurman, Apple is planning to monetize Maps as soon as this summer. So you know like how in Google Maps, if you search for something like dry cleaners nearby, sometimes the first few results are …”
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Apple is set to introduce advertisements in Apple Maps, expecting to generate $8.5 billion from ads this year. This move reflects Apple's strategy to diversify its revenue stream beyond the App Store, which currently contributes significantly to its $100 billion services revenue. As Apple adds ads across its ecosystem, including the App Store and Apple TV, they are transforming their platforms into lucrative advertising spaces.
“… what the environment is here. I think there's 11 spot Bitcoin ETFs that already exist and have existed for over two years now. And one of them is BlackRock and one's Fidelity. Those are one and two. So why would Morgan Stanley come in and say, we're going to launch another ETF? It's not to compete with BlackRock. They don't think they're going to be bigger and more liquid and have options on it like iBit. They're doing it, in my opinion, I think this is pretty clear, because they believe we're heading to a world where it's not going to be the 60-40 portfolio. It's going to be maybe the 60-10, pick …”
“… it kind of points to where I think Bitcoin allocations are going, is Morgan Stanley in the first week of this year, they announced that they're going to launch their own spot Bitcoin ETF. And I think this is just massive because you have to remember what the environment is here. I think there's 11 spot Bitcoin ETFs that already exist and have existed for over two years now. And one of them is BlackRock and one's Fidelity. Those are one and two. So why would Morgan Stanley come in and say, we're going to launch another ETF? It's not to compete with BlackRock. They don't think they're going to be bigger and more liquid and have options on it like iBit. They're doing it, in my opinion, I think this is pretty clear, because they believe we're heading to a world where it's not going to be the 60-40 portfolio. It's going to be maybe the 60-10, pick whatever else is in there. But one of the allocations is going to be, let's say, 5% Bitcoin. And if they see that as a persistent allocation for their private wealth clients, I think they said, why are we just going to send BlackRock a quarter of a percent every single year? Because that's BlackRock's management fee. If they think their clients …”
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Morgan Stanley's decision to launch a spot Bitcoin ETF signals a shift in how major wealth managers view Bitcoin. With a belief that Bitcoin will become a persistent allocation in investment portfolios, they aim to keep management fees within the firm rather than sending them to competitors like BlackRock. This move indicates a growing institutional confidence in Bitcoin's long-term viability.
“… of mainstream ish of some stuff that had been brewing in the financial news for a while And that was that a bunch of companies Morgan Stanley and BlackRock I think were kind of the two biggest ones that stopped this Although a bunch of these sort of smaller, what are called private credit firms also sort of did things like this. And so because they're not really banks, there's no regulation that says they have to serve their customers, right? They can just say no. Okay, so this is part of what's really a shit show. I guess let's start at the beginning. So what happened? Sorry, I got us derailed. …”
“… make sure that there can't be a bank run on them right so they they just said no more transactions please yes so what molly is referring to is a few weeks ago i guess maybe like a month ago at this point there was actually a breakthrough into the kind of mainstream ish of some stuff that had been brewing in the financial news for a while And that was that a bunch of companies Morgan Stanley and BlackRock I think were kind of the two biggest ones that stopped this Although a bunch of these sort of smaller, what are called private credit firms also sort of did things like this. And so because they're not really banks, there's no regulation that says they have to serve their customers, right? They can just say no. Okay, so this is part of what's really a shit show. I guess let's start at the beginning. So what happened? Sorry, I got us derailed. Yeah, let's run back to the specific thing we're talking about here is a thing called private credit. And so private credit, I'm just going to read this thing from the teller window, which is, I don't know, the teller window is actually a decently useful thing where the teller window is, the Fed is like, I'm going to explain something to normal …”
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The shadow banking crisis highlights how unregulated lenders can create financial chaos, as seen in the recent events involving major firms like Morgan Stanley and BlackRock. Private credit refers to loans negotiated between borrowers and non-bank lenders, which lack the protections of traditional banks like FDIC insurance. This segment unpacks the implications of these financial structures and their risks in today's economy.
“… through the hall and i see a bunch of level designers and artists they're all like crowded around the screen and on the screen And they've dragged Blackrock Mountain and Karazhan and the Stormwind Cathedral. I'm like, what the fuck are you guys doing? And they're like, well, Chris said that the Silvermoon Tower had to be the tallest thing in World of Warcraft. And so we're measuring how tall all of these other things are so we can make the tower taller. and i'm like guys chris doesn't know how tall the burning steps you know and the cathedral and stormwind is what chris means is just make the tower …”
“… elves and chris is like in silver moon city it's got the tallest fucking tower and all of azeroth i mean it is the tallest thing you know it's mind-blowing the awe of it only the blood elves could build it fast forward like two weeks later i'm walking through the hall and i see a bunch of level designers and artists they're all like crowded around the screen and on the screen And they've dragged Blackrock Mountain and Karazhan and the Stormwind Cathedral. I'm like, what the fuck are you guys doing? And they're like, well, Chris said that the Silvermoon Tower had to be the tallest thing in World of Warcraft. And so we're measuring how tall all of these other things are so we can make the tower taller. and i'm like guys chris doesn't know how tall the burning steps you know and the cathedral and stormwind is what chris means is just make the tower really fucking tall you don't need to measure it oh okay that's okay like are you willing to take the heat if he i'm like i'm I'm willing to take the heat on this one, guys. Yeah. It's just a feeling. It's a vibe. It's a vibe.”
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When designing Silvermoon City, Chris Metzen insisted it have the tallest tower in all of Azeroth, leading to a hilarious moment among developers. They took his words literally, measuring existing structures to ensure it was taller, not realizing it was more about the feeling than the exact height. This story showcases the creative process and the unique dynamics of brainstorming in game design.
“… them to invest in crypto assets and build a reserve. Some states have already started doing this, and they've actually been buying Bitcoin ETFs like BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF and much more. So very, very interesting. And as always, game theory will play out here. You have one, two, three, four, five of these states getting these things done, and you're going to see more follow suit. Now we have another bank and crypto industry meeting possibly happening this week at the White House. So we've had two so far. So Eleanor Tarr is reporting that two sources familiar with the matter tell me that the White …”
“Arizona's Digital Assets Strategic Reserve Bill clears the Senate Finance Committee in a 4-2 vote, now heading to the Rules Committee. So we continue to see states across the U.S. are making progress with their own specific crypto bills, which allows them to invest in crypto assets and build a reserve. Some states have already started doing this, and they've actually been buying Bitcoin ETFs like BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF and much more. So very, very interesting. And as always, game theory will play out here. You have one, two, three, four, five of these states getting these things done, and you're going to see more follow suit. Now we have another bank and crypto industry meeting possibly happening this week at the White House. So we've had two so far. So Eleanor Tarr is reporting that two sources familiar with the matter tell me that the White House is considering another stablecoin yield meeting between the banks and crypto representatives Thursday, though no plans have been finalized. So we need to get this done. They have to find some sort of resolution here. We saw the banks brought some things to the table. The crypto industry pushed back. So I'm curious what the resolution is going …”
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BlackRock is diving deep into the crypto market by launching an Ethereum staking ETF, signaling a massive shift in institutional investment. With over $1 billion already invested in its Bitcoin ETF by Abu Dhabi funds, this move could redefine how big players engage with digital assets. As the U.S. continues to navigate crypto regulations, BlackRock's actions may pave the way for more widespread adoption and yield opportunities in the sector.
“… wasted less capital and effort and labor. Yeah, good news for adoption. This was Hayden Adams saying, this is a huge day for DeFi, I gotta agree. So BlackRock, the largest asset manager in the world, 14 trillion AUM, and Biddle, their tokenized fund, they are coming to Uniswap. What's happening here? Why is that a big deal, is the first question, the first big question. The answer is that, you know, Uniswap is a permissionless AMM, but Biddle, the token, is not a permissionless token. You need to be, your address needs to be whitelisted onto that token. So we have a security token, a security, a …”
“… some more time. I was reflecting on part of your rant from our episode that we dropped last Saturday, which is just like, we could have figured this out, you know, two years ago. Yeah, so much sooner, and gave more clarity. But here we are now. And wasted less capital and effort and labor. Yeah, good news for adoption. This was Hayden Adams saying, this is a huge day for DeFi, I gotta agree. So BlackRock, the largest asset manager in the world, 14 trillion AUM, and Biddle, their tokenized fund, they are coming to Uniswap. What's happening here? Why is that a big deal, is the first question, the first big question. The answer is that, you know, Uniswap is a permissionless AMM, but Biddle, the token, is not a permissionless token. You need to be, your address needs to be whitelisted onto that token. So we have a security token, a security, a regulated security. An actual security. An actual security. Not a Gary Gensler, not a Gary Gensler security, an actual security. Being traded through Uniswap, which is pretty sick. It's pretty sick that we can do that. It's also pretty sick that BlackRock is doing it because that is not a trivial thing to do. Like, putting your security in a …”
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BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, is now trading regulated securities through Uniswap, marking a significant milestone for decentralized finance (DeFi). This partnership not only legitimizes DeFi but also signals that major financial institutions are embracing blockchain technology. With BlackRock's endorsement, the future of trading securities on decentralized platforms looks promising.
“… going to trade around those lies. First thing you see when hitting the homepage for the world's largest ETF issuer, of course, that's iShares and BlackRock right there. Expand your crypto, discover ETHB. So there you have it, man, staking on ETH. On BlackRock, let's talk about Ethereum. Does this impact ETH's move? Now, granted, it's moved along with Bitcoin over the last day. But what's your position right now with ETH? Would you continue to dollar cost average in? Oh, I mean, again, I tell people right now, if you watch the Bitcoin chart, I think you need to go explore other charts just to …”
“… bill will pass and everything will start to flow back up because certainty will start to come back. We're not there yet, but I kind of read these headlines, Paul, and I'm just like, what fresh BS am I being served today? Why are they lying to me? I'm going to trade around those lies. First thing you see when hitting the homepage for the world's largest ETF issuer, of course, that's iShares and BlackRock right there. Expand your crypto, discover ETHB. So there you have it, man, staking on ETH. On BlackRock, let's talk about Ethereum. Does this impact ETH's move? Now, granted, it's moved along with Bitcoin over the last day. But what's your position right now with ETH? Would you continue to dollar cost average in? Oh, I mean, again, I tell people right now, if you watch the Bitcoin chart, I think you need to go explore other charts just to confirm. But the reason why I don't do a lot of altcoin TA right now in my content, I'll do it for my VIP trading group, but I don't do a lot on YouTube because it's actually kind of a waste of time. Look at what I'm looking at right here. This is the ETH chart. But remember we talked about Bitcoin's weekly buy signal? Well, guess what? The oscillators …”
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Ethereum and Solana are vying for dominance in the crypto market, with each showcasing unique strengths. Ethereum is positioning itself as the new privacy chain, while Solana partners with MasterCard to enhance its reach. In this competitive landscape, choosing the right investment could be crucial for traders.
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