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BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Accumulates $5 Billion in Deposits Amid Rising Physical Security Concerns
(3 hours ago) · 1 source · Summarized by CryptoBipto
BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF has reportedly received approximately $5 billion in new deposits from Bitcoin holders. The inflows are reportedly linked in part to growing concerns about physical security risks, including kidnappings targeting known crypto holders.
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In crypto, 'self-custody' means holding your own cryptocurrency using a private key — like having cash in a personal safe rather than a bank.
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- beincrypto.com
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