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BlackRock, one of the world’s biggest investment managers, is stepping up its game in the cryptocurrency space, specifically targeting stablecoins.
BlackRock Revamps Fund to Support Stablecoin Issuers
To support stablecoin issuers, BlackRock has revamped one of its money market funds, now called the BlackRock Select Treasury Based Liquidity Fund (BSTBL), CNBC reported. The fund is designed to be safer, more liquid, and compliant with the new GENIUS Act, signed in July 2025 that sets federal rules for stablecoins.
Stablecoin issuers invest customer funds in safe, liquid assets to earn returns and ensure easy redemptions. To support this, BlackRock has revamped its fund, tailored to meet the growing needs of stablecoin issuers.
The fund also extends trading hours to better serve clients across time zones.
Expanding Reserve Management Services Beyond Circle
“We want to be, and we believe we are, a preeminent reserve manager” for stablecoin issuers, Jon Steel, the global head of product and platform for BlackRock’s cash management business, told CNBC ahead of Thursday’s announcement.
Notably, BlackRock has already been a key partner for Circle, the second-largest stablecoin issuer, managing the majority of its reserve fund. It is now looking to offer the same kind of reserve management services to other issuers.
The new fund not only supports stablecoin issuers but is also open to institutional investors like pensions and endowments.
Through this move, BlackRock aims to expand its presence in a growing segment of the digital asset space.It not only supports clients who want to issue stablecoins but also opens up new business and distribution opportunities for the firm.
Stablecoins Gain Momentum
Stablecoins are a fast-growing market. The global stablecoin market cap has surpassed $316 billion, and analysts expect total issuance to rise from around $280 billion today to $4 trillion by 2030.
Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr called for specific regulations to ensure trust and stability in stablecoins.
He noted that while stablecoins have great potential, stronger rules and safeguards are needed to protect households, businesses, and the overall financial system. He praised the GENIUS Act for setting rules, but also emphasized that regulators must fill in the gaps to prevent risks like runs or market disruptions.
The Tokenization Boom
This move builds on BlackRock’s growing presence in crypto. It already offers a Bitcoin ETF, an Ethereum ETP, and runs BUIDL, the world’s largest tokenized money market fund that operates on blockchain 24/7.
CEO Larry Fink recently said that he sees tokenization as one of the most exciting opportunities in finance.
Fink believes that tokenisation will help connect traditional finance with the expanding digital asset market. With over $4.5 trillion already sitting in digital wallets, he expects this market to grow rapidly in the coming years.
With stablecoins expected to grow significantly and tokenization emerging as a key trend, BlackRock is leading the way and strengthening its position in the digital asset market.
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