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Securitize to list on NYSE under SECZ after SPAC merger

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Securitize, the BlackRock-backed tokenization firm, is scheduled to begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker SECZ on July 2. The company expects to raise about $400 million through its merger with Cantor Equity Partners II.

BlackRock debuted its iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF, known as BITA, on Nasdaq on June 16. The fund provides Bitcoin exposure through a covered call strategy designed to generate monthly income. It trades alongside the firm's larger spot Bitcoin ETF, IBIT.

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BlackRock filed paperwork this week to list a new Bitcoin income ETF on Nasdaq. The iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF, ticker BITA, is expected to begin trading as soon as June 18.

Nicholas Peach, a BlackRock executive, stated that a 1% shift in Asian portfolio allocations to crypto could bring nearly $2 trillion into the market. Speaking at Consensus Hong Kong, he highlighted the region's $108 trillion in household wealth. This comes amid growing institutional interest in crypto ETFs across Asia.

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In his latest annual letter, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has called for a fundamental rethink of the retirement age in America, sparking a policy debate. This comes amid record trading in the firm's Bitcoin ETF and plans for closed-end fund mergers. Investors are watching how these developments influence BlackRock's stock and broader financial strategies.

BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust has achieved over 40% annualized returns since its January 2024 launch, even amid a recent crypto downturn. However, average investors have seen only 11% annualized gains over the same period through November 2025. This gap stems largely from late entry into the fund after its initial surge.

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BlackRock has sold off a significant amount of bitcoin and ethereum, totaling $344 million, according to on-chain data. The transaction occurred rapidly, highlighting the firm's continued activity in cryptocurrency markets. This move follows previous similar actions by the asset manager.

 

 

 

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