Blackrock
Since
1988
About
Empowering your future with intelligent investments and innovative technologies
BlackRock is a global asset manager and technology provider focused on financial well-being. Serving millions, it helps clients build lifelong savings with tailored investment choices. Its global platform offers affordable access to world markets and expertise across 40+ countries, empowering clients to navigate evolving markets confidently. Follow for insights on economy, finance, culture, and careers at BlackRock.
Use Cases
Retirement Planning
Users can utilize BlackRock's LifePath tools to design personalized retirementsavings and spending plans.
College Savings Estimation
Parents and guardians can project future education costs and create tailoredcollege savings strategies using the estimator tool.
Diversified Investment Management
Investors can build and manage diverse portfolios across multiple asset classesincluding stocks, bonds, and commodities.
Educational Resource Utilization
Users can access comprehensive education on investing, retirement strategies,and market insights to make informed financial decisions.
Key Features
BlackRock's Involvement in Crypto
- BlackRock offers the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) allowing investorsexposure to Bitcoin through a traditional brokerage account.
- BlackRock acknowledges digital assets, including cryptocurrencies, arecapturing investor attention due to their high-growth potential and exposure toinnovation.
- BlackRock has a podcast called 'The Bid' that decodes cryptocurrency anddiscusses investing in digital assets with experts like Robbie Mitchnick, Headof Digital Assets at BlackRock.
- BlackRock identifies three buckets within digital assets: cryptoassets,stablecoins, and tokenized assets.
- BlackRock recognizes the appeal of digital assets to millennial and Gen Zinvestors, who are digital natives and more likely to own crypto than traditional assets.
Stablecoins and Regulatory Outlook
- BlackRock stated that stablecoins now sit at the heart of the future offinance and the GENIUS Act gives them a clear lane as everyday paymentinstruments.
- BlackRock identifies that legislation classifies stablecoins as a paymentmethod, bans interest on balances, and confines issuance to federally regulated banks,some registered nonbanks, and state-chartered firms.
- BlackRock expects limited effects on short-term Treasury yields fromstablecoin growth, while it keeps bitcoin separate as a distinct return driver.
- BlackRock acknowledges that if other jurisdictions allow interest-bearingstablecoins or push central bank alternatives, the dollar's role in tradefinance could face new competition.
- BlackRock recognizes the importance of regulatory evolution in enabling therise of digital assets and its critical role in the path forward.
(Chairman and CEO)
Larry Fink
(Co-president)
Robert S. Kapito
(member of the board)
Susan Wagner
Headquarters
🇺🇸 New York, NY
Website
blackrock.com
40+
BlackRock offices worldwide
Millions
people investing for savings
