BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, received approval from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to operate as a crypto asset firm. This marks a significant milestone for the investment giant, allowing it to extend its influence in the growing digital asset market. BlackRock Joins Crypto Elite with FCA Approval in the UK With this approval, BlackRock can operate its newly launched European Bitcoin exchange-traded product (ETP) as a UK entity. According to the FCA’s website, BlackRock officially became the 51st company registered as a crypto asset firm on April 1, 2025
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