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In a recent filing for a spot Bitcoin ETF, BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has highlighted the indirect risks posed by stablecoins, emphasizing the nuanced complexities of the crypto market. 
<a href="https://crypto.news/tag/blackrock/" data-type="link" data-id="https://crypto.news/tag/blackrock/">BlackRock</a>, the world’s largest asset manager, has made headlines with its <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1980994/000143774923017574/bit20230608_s1.htm" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1980994/000143774923017574/bit20230608_s1.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">application</a> for a spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (<a href="https://crypto.news/tag/etf/" data-type="link" data-id="https://crypto.news/tag/etf/">ETF</a>). The application, keenly awaited by the digital asset sector, includes a notable mention of stablecoins as a risk factor, an aspect that has drawn considerable attention. 
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<a href="https://crypto.news/stablecoins-why-they-may-be-better-than-altcoins/" data-type="link" data-id="https://crypto.news/stablecoins-why-they-may-be-better-than-altcoins/">Stablecoins</a>, digital currencies like Tether USD (<a href="https://crypto.news/price/tether/" data-type="link" data-id="https://crypto.news/price/tether/">USDT</a>) and Circle USD (<a href="https://crypto.news/price/usd-coin/" data-type="link" data-id="https://crypto.news/price/usd-coin/">USDC</a>), are designed to maintain a stable value as they are pegged to traditional currencies. In its filing, BlackRock highlights that while the ETF does not directly invest in stablecoins, there exists an indirect exposure to the risks they pose to Bitcoin and the broader <a href="https://crypto.news/markets/" data-type="link" data-id="https://crypto.news/markets/">digital asset market</a>. This acknowledgment is significant, considering the firm’s stature and stablecoins becoming increasingly pivotal in digital asset transactions. 
The inclusion of stablecoins in the risk assessment reflects a nuanced understanding of the interconnected nature of the crypto ecosystem. BlackRock’s caution stems from the historical volatility of stablecoins and their potential impact on Bitcoin’s price (<a href="https://crypto.news/price/bitcoin/" data-type="link" data-id="https://crypto.news/price/bitcoin/">BTC</a>). 
This perspective resonates with concerns raised by U.S. regulators, such as the Federal Reserve, which have previously labeled stablecoins as a financial risk. 
BlackRock’s move to file for a spot Bitcoin ETF is part of a broader race among various financial entities, both from traditional finance and the digital asset industry, to capitalize on the growing interest in <a href="https://crypto.news/market-cap/" data-type="link" data-id="https://crypto.news/market-cap/">cryptocurrencies</a>. 
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s decision on these filings is highly anticipated, as it could significantly influence the future of crypto investments. 
 Read more: <a href="https://crypto.news/xrp-shortly-pumped-10-following-fake-blackrock-fund-filing/"> XRP shortly pumped 10% following fake BlackRock fund filing </a>

BlackRock spotlights stablecoin risks in Bitcoin ETF filing

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