NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK) today reported financial results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2024. $11.6 trillion in AUM following a record $641 billion of full year net inflows, including $281 billion in the fourth quarter 14% increase in full year revenue driven by the positive impact of markets on average AUM, organic base fee … [Read more...] about BlackRock Reports Full Year 2024 Diluted EPS of $42.01, or $43.61 as Adjusted; Fourth Quarter 2024 Diluted EPS of $10.63, or $11.93 as Adjusted
Booking.com and Antom Partner to Expand Local Payment Options Across Asia
Strategic partnership to streamline payment solutions and elevate traveller experience, introducing over 40 new payment methods across 8 key Asian marketsAMSTERDAM & HANGZHOU, China--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Booking.com, one of the world’s leading travel companies, and Antom, a leading merchant payment and digitisation services provider under Ant International, today announced a … [Read more...] about Booking.com and Antom Partner to Expand Local Payment Options Across Asia
Osprey Funds to Convert the Osprey Bitcoin Trust (OBTC) into an ETF
FAIRFIELD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Osprey Funds, LLC (“Osprey”), the sponsor of the Osprey Bitcoin Trust (OTCQX: OBTC), today announced its intent to file a Registration Statement on Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission to convert OBTC into an exchange-traded fund (“ETF”) as soon as practicable. This press release is being made pursuant to, and in accordance … [Read more...] about Osprey Funds to Convert the Osprey Bitcoin Trust (OBTC) into an ETF
Osprey Announces Termination of Asset Purchase Agreement
FAIRFIELD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Osprey Funds, LLC (“Osprey”), the sponsor of the Osprey Bitcoin Trust (OTCQX: OBTC), announced today the termination of the previously announced Asset Purchase and Contribution Agreement (the “APA”). The APA was terminated as the parties did not receive all regulatory approvals by December 31, 2024. Osprey intends to subsequently provide its … [Read more...] about Osprey Announces Termination of Asset Purchase Agreement
FP Complete Announces Strategic Evolution to FP Block, Expanding Focus to Blockchain Engineering
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#blockchain--FP Complete, the renowned software consulting firm known for its expertise in functional programming, today announced its transformation into FP Block, marking a strategic evolution to become a leading blockchain engineering firm. This transformation reflects the company's commitment to advancing the future of decentralized finance … [Read more...] about FP Complete Announces Strategic Evolution to FP Block, Expanding Focus to Blockchain Engineering
Dfns Secures $16M to Expand its Crypto Wallet Infrastructure for Finance
PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dfns, the leading wallet-as-a-service platform for crypto assets, has successfully closed a $16 million Series A, led by Further Ventures, the venture arm of Abu Dhabi’s largest sovereign wealth fund, ADQ. This round also saw participation from historic investors such as White Star Capital, Hashed, Semantic, Techstars, and Bpifrance, alongside new … [Read more...] about Dfns Secures $16M to Expand its Crypto Wallet Infrastructure for Finance
Ionic Digital Releases Letter to Shareholders
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ionic Digital, Inc. (“Ionic” or the “Company”), a digital infrastructure and cryptocurrency mining company, today announced that its Interim Chief Executive Officer, Anthony McKiernan issued the following letter to Ionic shareholders: Ionic Digital Shareholders, It’s been one month since I started as Chief Executive Officer of Ionic Digital Inc. … [Read more...] about Ionic Digital Releases Letter to Shareholders
USDC Circulation Soars 78% Year-Over-Year: Circle Unveils 2025 State of the USDC Economy Report
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Circle Internet Group, Inc., is proud to unveil the third annual State of the USDC Economy report: ‘USDC as a Platform for Global Prosperity.’ The 2025 report highlights the rapid adoption and expanding use cases of USDC, and reflects the growing regulatory clarity for stablecoins, where Circle’s leadership is setting a benchmark for safety and … [Read more...] about USDC Circulation Soars 78% Year-Over-Year: Circle Unveils 2025 State of the USDC Economy Report