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During ETHBerlin, Vitalik Buterin, co-founder and lead architect of Ethereum, expressed regret for not implementing a simpler version of Proof of Stake (PoS) sooner

BlackRock's income and bond-focused funds have acquired shares of the company's own spot Bitcoin ETF, as revealed by regulatory filings. In the first quarter, BlackRock’s Strategic Income Opportunities Fund (BSIIX) purchased $3.56 million worth of iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) shares, while its Strategic Global Bond Fund (MAWIX) bought $485,000 worth, according to SEC filings dated May 28.

BlackRock's spot Ethereum ETF, listed on the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC) under the ticker symbol $ETHA, follows the SEC's approval of eight spot Ethereum ETFs.

BlackRock is rapidly advancing towards becoming the leading Bitcoin fund manager globally, moving from initial skepticism about cryptocurrencies to setting ambitious targets within the crypto industry.

Vanguard, a major asset management firm, has appointed Salim Ramji, a former executive at BlackRock known for his Bitcoin-friendly stance, as its new CEO.

Bitwise emerges as the sole Bitcoin ETF to attract recent inflows, standing apart from other funds that either saw stagnant investments or faced withdrawals.