BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Options Shatter Records with $1.9 Billion Traded on Day One
The cryptocurrency and financial markets witnessed a groundbreaking event as options contracts tied to BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT), recorded an unprecedented $1.9 billion in trading volume on their first day. This remarkable...
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Annual Inflation in the Euro Area Reaches 2% in October 2024
In October 2024, the annual inflation rate in the Euro Area accelerated to 2%, marking an increase from 1.7% in September. This was the lowest inflation rate recorded since April 2021, but the rise was expected and largely in line...
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Bitcoin ETF Options Trading Begins: A New Era for Crypto Investment
The cryptocurrency market is entering an exciting new phase as options trading on BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) officially begins today on Nasdaq. Following closely, options for the Bitwise Bitcoin ETF (BITB) will launch on Wednesday, according to Bitwise Invest...
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Euro Area and EU Trade Surpluses Show Strong Growth in September 2024
In September 2024, the Euro Area recorded a notable increase in its trade surplus, which expanded to €12.5 billion, up from €9.8 billion in the same month of 2023. This positive trend exceeded market expectations, which had anticipated a surplus...
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BlackRock Expands its Footprint in Abu Dhabi: A Strategic Move Toward AI and Private Markets
BlackRock, the multinational investment management firm renowned for its pioneering financial products, has secured a commercial license to operate in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. This approval, granted on November 18, 2024, is a significant step...
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