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'Overwhelming Demand' for Crypto ETFs: Mitchnick

Bloomberg Technology Monday 10 August 2026, 18:33 UTC 1 min read
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Aug 10th, 2026 'Overwhelming Demand' for Crypto ETFs: Mitchnick Robert Mitchnick, head of digital assets at BlackRock, joins Isabelle Lee and Eric Balchunas on "Bloomberg ETF IQ." Hackers have stolen more than $130 million worth of Bitcoin from thousands of supposedly secure cold wallets in recent days.

Aug 10th, 2026 'Overwhelming Demand' for Crypto ETFs: Mitchnick Robert Mitchnick, head of digital assets at BlackRock, joins Isabelle Lee and Eric Balchunas on "Bloomberg ETF IQ." Hackers have stolen more than $130 million worth of Bitcoin from thousands of supposedly secure cold wallets in recent days. The Coldcard wallet hack may strengthen the case for spot Bitcoin ETFs by undermining confidence in self-custody among investors.
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