BlackRock Says 1% To 2% Bitcoin Allocation Is Reasonable For Traditional Portfolios

TL;DR BlackRock says a 1% to 2% Bitcoin allocation can be reasonable in a multi-asset portfolio. The guidance frames Bitcoin as a high-volatility diversifier rather than a core portfolio anchor. The note shows how spot Bitcoin products are being translated into traditional wealth-management language. Bitcoin Gets Portfolio Math Treatment BlackRock has put a clear number…

BlackRock And Mastercard Turn To XRP Ledger In DeFi Power Play

A partnership between BlackRock, Mastercard, Gemini, and Ripple recently completed tests using a regulated stablecoin to settle card payments on the XRP Ledger. This move shows how traditional financial giants are shifting from watching blockchain technology to actually putting it to work. The trial focused on RLUSD, a stablecoin designed to help banks process payments…

Crypto Funds Bleed $173M As Outflows Extend To Fourth Week – Report

Crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) have extended their negative streak to a fourth consecutive week after US market weakness pushed global funds to over $170 million in weekly outflows. Crypto Funds Outflows Extend Amid US Weakness According to the latest CoinShares data, crypto-based investment products recorded their fourth week of outflows amid the negative market sentiment…

XRP Faces Strong Social Discontent—Is A 50% Bullish Reversal Just Around The Corner?

As 2026 begins, XRP is starting the year on a bearish note, with investor sentiment plummeting to levels of extreme fear. Despite these challenging conditions, analysts are suggesting that this negativity may set the stage for a significant bullish reversal, drawing parallels to historical trends. Institutional Buyers Remain Active Reports indicate that periods of extreme…