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SEC and BlackRock Deliberate on Crypto ETF Approval Standards

by Blitz
May 10, 2025
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  • BlackRock Meets with SEC to Discuss Crypto Expansion: The $10 trillion asset management giant, BlackRock, met with the SEC’s Crypto Task Force to discuss staking, tokenization, crypto ETFs, and regulatory standards, signaling a push to expand its digital asset offerings.
  • Bitcoin’s Surge and BlackRock’s Q1 Revenue Boost: Amid Bitcoin’s recent climb to $100K, BlackRock revealed a staggering $32 million in Q1 revenue from its iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), highlighting its growing footprint in the crypto sector.
  • Staking, Tokenization, and ETF Frameworks in Focus: The meeting delved into regulatory frameworks for staking and tokenization, as well as standards for crypto-based ETFs, underscoring BlackRock’s efforts to shape emerging industry guidelines.

BlackRock, the colossal $10 trillion asset management firm, just sat down with the SEC’s Crypto Task Force to hash out discussions that could shake up the digital asset sector. The meeting, according to a recent memo, revolved around four critical points — and it’s got people talking.

For the past couple of years, BlackRock has been a heavyweight behind Bitcoin’s unexpected surge to $100,000. And now, with a fresh SEC filing, they’re disclosing a jaw-dropping $32 million in Q1 revenue from their iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT). Coincidence? Maybe not.

🚨 JUST IN: BlackRock held a meeting with the SEC Crypto Task Force on May 9 to discuss staking, tokenization, ETF approval criteria, and potential ETF-related derivatives pic.twitter.com/JHYU9H16AJ

— Crypto Briefing (@Crypto_Briefing) May 9, 2025

BlackRock & SEC: What Was on the Agenda?

The cryptocurrency market’s been on a wild ride lately. A new US-UK trade deal sent shockwaves through the sector, pushing Bitcoin to $100K — a level not seen since February. Then, on Friday, BlackRock and the SEC’s Crypto Task Force sat down for a high-stakes meeting.

High-ranking BlackRock execs, including Benjamin Tecmire, the head of regulatory affairs, and Robert Mitchnick, the head of digital assets, were in attendance. The agenda? Pretty packed.

The BlackRock SEC Crypto Task Force Meeting Request

BlackRock & SEC Crypto Task Force Meeting Request Prior to May 9th Talks Source: BlackRock

According to the meeting notes, the two sides dissected several key areas: BlackRock’s expanding digital asset products, the potential for crypto-based ETFs, staking, and tokenization. The SEC, it seems, is more than willing to hear out firms looking to shape the regulatory landscape.

One hot topic? Staking. The group discussed regulatory frameworks that could pave the way for broader staking adoption. Tokenization was also on the table — a concept BlackRock is reportedly eyeing as a major growth area. And then there’s ETF approval standards, another area where the asset manager seems to be pushing for clarity and guidelines.

Altogether, the meeting underscores BlackRock’s ambitions to keep expanding in the crypto space. And with SEC’s ear, they just might have the leverage they need to make it happen.

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