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엔비디아(NASDAQ:NVDA)가 양자 컴퓨팅 스타트업에 투자하기 위한 최종 협상을 진행 중이라고 보도되었다.무슨 일 있었나: 엔비디아가 싸이퀀텀(PsiQuantum)에 대규모 투자를 검토 중이라고 로이터통신이 디인포메이션을 인용해 보도했다.

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Circle Internet Financial is pushing forward with its public listing plans, now targeting a valuation of $7.2 billion as it gears up for an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/05/45622634/usdc-issuer-circle-eyes-600m-raise-in-nyse-ipo-targets-5-4b-valuation">initial public offering</a>.
What Happened: The company <a href="https://www.theblock.co/post/356602/circle-seeks-7-2-billion-valuation-in-upsized-ipo?utm_source=twitter&amp;utm_medium=social">announced</a> an increased offering size, reflecting heightened investor interest, with expectations of raising as much as $896 million through the sale of 32 million shares.
Originally, Circle intended to offer 24 million shares priced between $24 and $26. 
However, revised filings indicate the firm now aims to price its stock at $27 to $28 per share. 
This valuation remains below the $9 billion mark it was set to achieve in a previously abandoned SPAC deal in 2022. 
Despite this, major institutional players, most notably BlackRock (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NASDAQ">BLK</a>), are said to be backing the IPO.
Circle, best known as the issuer behind USD Coin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">USDC</a>), the world's second-largest stablecoin, has seen growing financial strength, especially through returns on U.S. Treasury holdings. 
Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/06/45727395/tom-lee-predicts-bitcoin-to-hit-250000-by-end-of-2025-3m-long-term">Tom Lee Predicts Bitcoin To Hit $250,000 By End Of 2025, $3M Long Term</a>
Why It Matters: In the first quarter of 2025 alone, Circle earned over $557 million from these assets, a 55% jump compared to previous periods.
Although it trails rival Tether (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">USDT</a>) in revenue, Circle has benefited from rising global interest in stablecoins, bolstered by clearer regulatory frameworks and increased real-world adoption. 
According to Standard Chartered, the market cap for stablecoins could expand tenfold by 2028. Similarly, a recent Artemis survey revealed that business-to-business stablecoin usage now accounts for the majority of stablecoin transaction volumes.
The company has secured approval to list on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "CRCL," though a final listing date has yet to be confirmed. 
Plans to debut by April were delayed due to market instability tied to U.S. tariff policy debates. 
Despite reports of acquisition interest from Coinbase (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">COIN</a>) and Ripple (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xrp/usd">XRP</a>), Circle has publicly denied pursuing any merger or acquisition deals at this time.
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Six in ten working-age Americans fear Social Security will vanish before they retire, a new DepositAccounts survey finds, underscoring a widening confidence gap as the program's main trust fund edges toward depletion in 2033.
What Happened: The poll of 1,047 non-retirees shows 59% doubt the program will exist by the time they hang up their paychecks. The anxiety is sharpest for Generation X, where 70% share the concern. That dread persists even though Social Security still supplies more than half of all income for 40% of today's retirees, according to the Social Security Administration.
As per this year's trustees report, the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance fund can pay full benefits for just eight more years. Once its reserves run dry, incoming payroll taxes would cover only 79% of promised checks. "It's not that far away. We're creeping up on it," certified-financial-planner Jaime Eckels <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/30/majority-of-working-americans-fear-social-security-will-dry-up.html">told</a> CNBC, warning that the countdown has moved from abstract to immediate for many savers.
Polling elsewhere points in the same direction, or worse. Gallup in 2024 reports 80% of Americans now worry about Social Security's future, the highest share in two decades. Transamerica's 2024 middle-class survey shows 39% of households fear benefits "will be reduced or cease to exist."
See also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/fda/25/06/45719840/modernas-new-covid-vaccine-secures-fda-clearance-for-seniors-at-risk-individuals">Moderna&#8217;s New COVID Vaccine Secures FDA-Clearance For Seniors, At-Risk Individuals</a>
Still, not every gauge is as bleak. The 2025 Retirement Confidence Survey from the Employee Benefit Research Institute found about half of workers remain at least "somewhat confident" the government will pay benefits of equal value to today's. Even so, 60% worry about cuts.
Why It Matters: Analysts stress that insolvency does not equal disappearance. "The truth is that it's highly, highly unlikely Social Security ‘won't be available,'" DepositAccounts quoted LendingTree's Matt Schulz as saying, urging savers to bolster private nest eggs rather than panic. That mirrors comments by BlackRock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>) chief Larry Fink, who <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44427073/larry-fink-says-the-u-s-needs-a-social-security-plan-where-every-american-can-grow-with-our-economy">recently told</a> an audience that the U.S. must modernize, not abandon, the program — citing the same <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/09/40817544/report-warns-of-16-500-annual-social-security-benefit-cut-for-dual-income-couples-by-2033">2033 deadline</a>.
Yet fear itself is already reshaping behavior. A growing number of claimants are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45265236/80000-more-americans-filed-for-social-security-in-march-compared-with-last-year-whats-driving-this-surge">taking benefits at 62</a> to grab what they can before any reforms bite, despite the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/05/45354988/suze-orman-taking-your-social-security-payments-at-62-is-wrong-heres-why">permanent haircut</a> early filing brings.
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BlackRock (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NASDAQ">BLK</a>) is planning to purchase roughly 10% of the shares to be issued in Circle Internet Group&#8216;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/05/45622634/usdc-issuer-circle-eyes-600m-raise-in-nyse-ipo-targets-5-4b-valuation">upcoming initial public offering</a>, according to a report.
What Happened: The IPO, led by stablecoin issuer Circle (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">USDC</a>) and key shareholders including CEO Jeremy Allaire, aims to raise up to $624 million, as disclosed in a recent filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Investment firm Ark Invest, led by Cathie Wood, has also shown interest in participating in the public offering with a potential commitment of up to $150 million. 
The deal has drawn robust demand, with orders exceeding the available shares by multiple times, Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-28/blackrock-is-said-to-plan-to-buy-shares-in-circle-internet-ipo">reported</a>. 
The offering is expected to be priced on June 4.
Circle's USDC stablecoin is largely backed by reserves held in a government money market fund managed by BlackRock. 
Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/05/45651580/want-to-earn-yield-on-your-bitcoin-heres-how">Want To Earn Yield On Your Bitcoin? Here&#8217;s How</a>
As of April 30, 2024, Circle's Reserve Fund managed close to $30 billion in net assets, according to the filing. 
BlackRock&#8217;s final involvement may come through a fund or affiliated entity and remains subject to change, sources said.
What&#8217;s Next: As crypto firms continue to pursue public market listings in the United States, they are finding increased support from figures in the current administration, including President Donald Trump.
This political backing is contributing to a shift in perception and greater legitimacy for the sector. 
Meanwhile, stablecoin legislation progressing through Congress would mandate full backing of such digital assets with cash or similarly secure holdings.
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BlackRock To Take 10% Stake In Circle's IPO

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Despite its CEO being barred from leaving France due to a criminal investigation, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/content/45029479/telegram-signal-copier-launches-version-5-1-with-powerful-new-features">messaging platform Telegram</a> (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">TON</a>) is set to raise at least $1.5 billion through a new bond sale, according to a report.
The funding round, expected to be finalized Wednesday, signals investor confidence in the platform's financial trajectory and user base, even as its founder, Pavel Durov, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40893281/telegram-ceo-pavel-durov-faces-10-year-sentence-and-500k-fine-in-frances-first-cybercrime-case-under">faces legal scrutiny abroad</a>, The Wall Street Journal <a href="https://www.wsj.com/finance/telegram-set-to-raise-1-5-billion-in-bond-issue-despite-ceos-legal-woes-053284f0">reported</a>.
French prosecutors have charged Durov preliminarily with failing to assist in investigations involving illicit activity, including child exploitation, on the Telegram platform. 
Both Durov and the company maintain they've complied with all enforceable legal requests. 
"We complied with all the binding legal requests we received. So up until this day, we don't understand what we did wrong," Durov said via video at a conference in Oslo on Tuesday.
The bond, which carries a 9% yield and a five-year maturity, will allow investors the option to convert their holdings into Telegram shares at a discount should the company eventually go public. 
However, a public listing appears unlikely in the short term, given market instability and Durov's current legal entanglements.
The proceeds will be used to retire Telegram's earlier debt, specifically, bonds issued in 2021 that mature next March. 
Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/05/45616666/dogecoin-shiba-inu-and-other-meme-coins-are-entry-points-to-crypto-ecosystem-report">Dogecoin, Shiba Inu And Other Meme Coins Are Entry Points To Crypto Ecosystem: Report</a>
Telegram has already repurchased about $400 million worth of those bonds using available funds.
Notable investors in the new bond issuance include returning stakeholders such as BlackRock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>) and Abu Dhabi's Mubadala, with new participants expected to include Citadel and other hedge funds. 
Durov had attempted to obtain permission to travel to the U.S. for meetings related to the deal but was denied by French authorities, who said the trip lacked sufficient justification.
Telegram's business, meanwhile, continues to expand rapidly. In March, the company reached 1 billion monthly active users. 
On Tuesday, Durov reported over 15 million paying subscribers, a figure that has doubled year-over-year. 
Financial documents reviewed by the Wall Street Journal indicate Telegram earned approximately $540 million in profit on $1.4 billion in revenue for 2024, a sharp turnaround from its $173 million loss on $342 million revenue in 2023. 
For 2025, the company is forecasting over $700 million in profit on $2 billion in revenue.
This financial growth is largely attributed to Telegram's expanding monetization tools, including digital in-app purchases, a growing bot ecosystem, and its advertising business.
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Rain AI, a San Francisco-based chip startup backed by OpenAI CEO <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45230322/worldcoins-orb-mini-launches-in-u-s-backed-by-sam-altman-visa-and-match-group-to-distinguish-humans-from-ai">Sam Altman</a>, is exploring a sale after its ambitious $150 million Series B funding round failed to secure investors.
Despite early backing from Altman in a $25 million seed round in 2022, Rain AI has struggled to convert technical ambition into scalable business outcomes. The company, which aimed to rival industry giants like Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) with its energy-efficient <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45427189/tencent-says-it-has-enough-high-end-ai-chips-to-train-models-for-generations-after-trump-administration-bans-huawei-tech-anywhere-in-the-world">chips</a>, is now in discussions with potential buyers, including OpenAI, according to<a href="https://nypost.com/2025/05/15/business/sam-altman-backed-chipmaking-startup-rain-ai-explores-sale-after-150m-fundraising-flops-sources/"> New York Post</a>.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Inside Rain AI's Pivot</h2>
<a href="https://www.wired.com/story/openai-buy-ai-chips-startup-sam-altman/">Wired</a> reports that Rain AI aimed to develop neuromorphic chips designed to process AI workloads more efficiently by mimicking how the human brain functions. According to Wired, the company hoped these chips would deliver better performance at a fraction of the power consumption compared to traditional graphics processing units, making them ideal for generative AI models.
According to the Post, testing showed promising results, but the company failed to secure major commercial contracts or letters of intent, a problem that hampered investor confidence. One source close to the company told the Post that the founders were talented engineers but lacked the sales acumen to close enterprise deals.
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Rain AI&#8217;s co-founder, Jack Kendall, acknowledged to stakeholders that the company was rapidly depleting its cash reserves and urgently required a $3 million bridge fund to sustain operations while negotiating a potential acquisition. The Post says that the company has since secured the emergency funding and entered what was described as &#8220;good progress&#8221; in acquisition talks with multiple interested parties.
These talks involve several high-profile technology firms that view Rain AI's hardware as a strategic foothold in the increasingly competitive chip market. While the company had originally planned to launch its Series B round in December, the raise was delayed repeatedly due to leadership instability and difficulty closing large institutional checks, the Post reports.
The company also hired former Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) veteran Jean-Didier Allegrucci to lead chip development efforts, bringing experience from Apple's custom silicon division, the Post says.
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Will Passo, Rain AI's co-founder and original CEO, stepped down citing personal reasons, and Kendall has since taken over as CEO, the Post reports.
Rain AI is now in discussions with multiple technology giants about a potential acquisition. OpenAI, which has begun interviewing Rain employees to assess talent fit, is a top contender. Altman had previously pitched OpenAI investors to support Rain AI's Series B, aiming for a $600 million valuation, according to the Post.
Rain AI's uncertain future unfolds against a backdrop of aggressive expansion in the AI hardware ecosystem. The Post reports that Nvidia, Elon Musk's xAI, Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), and BlackRock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>) are among the giants investing more than $30 billion to build the next generation of AI infrastructure.
Rain AI may not have achieved its original vision, but its core technology and its team remain valuable assets for any player looking to gain ground in the competitive AI chip race.
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Sam Altman's $150M AI Chip Bet Crashes: Rain AI Faces Sale As OpenAI, Nvidia, And Microsoft Circle The Wreckage

Israel Englander&#8216;s Millennium Management trimmed its positions in major technology stocks while increasing its Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) exposure during the first quarter of 2025, according to its 13F filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on May 15.
What Happened: The hedge fund giant reduced its Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) common stock position by 7% to 9.2 million shares, valued at $1 billion, while simultaneously trimming put options by 5% to 25.5 million shares and increasing call options by 5% to 11.3 million shares.
Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) saw its common stock position cut by 29% to 1.8 million shares worth $693 million, while Millennium boosted put options by 28% to 5.5 million shares and maintained call positions at 2.3 million shares. 
Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) experienced the largest reduction, with common shares slashed by 39% to 1.6 million shares valued at $900 million. Millennium also reduced put options by 19% to 2.5 million shares and trimmed call options by 10% to 1.5 million shares.
Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) bucked the trend with a 5% increase in common stock to 4.6 million shares. The firm significantly expanded put options by 23% to 10.5 million shares while maintaining call positions. 
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Why It Matters: The portfolio adjustments come as Englander explores strategic partnerships and succession planning initiatives. The 36-year-old firm is reportedly in discussions with Goldman Sachs&#8216; Petershill Partners about selling a minority stake and considering a strategic partnership with BlackRock Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>), the Financial Times <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/49b2d497-fce9-42de-89cb-5082e61edd4a">reported</a>, citing sources.
Millennium Management, with $73 billion under management, operates more than 330 trading teams across equities, commodities, and bonds within a tight risk framework. The firm has generated annualized returns of approximately 14% since inception, with its flagship fund gaining 15.1% in 2024 before declining 1.35% through April 2025, the FT report noted.
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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/03/44217932/crypto-exchange-kraken-sets-sights-on-2025-initial-public-offering">Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken</a> is preparing to roll out tokenized versions of major U.S. stocks like Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Tesla, and Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) for users outside the United States.
What Happened: The offering will allow non-U.S. investors to buy and trade digital tokens that mirror the value of U.S. equities, operating round the clock, even when traditional markets are closed, <a href="https://www.wsj.com/finance/currencies/kraken-crypto-exchange-stock-tokens-e4fc1bb9">according</a> to The Wall Street Journal.
The initiative, expected to launch within weeks, will be available to customers across Europe, Latin America, Asia, and Africa. U.S.-based users, however, will not have access to the tokenized stock trading feature.
Branded as "xStocks," these tokens will represent more than 50 equities and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), including the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY) and SPDR Gold Shares. 
Kraken plans to issue these tokens on the Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>), which supports fast and low-cost transaction processing.
Each xStock will be backed 1:1 by the underlying stock or ETF, held and managed by Kraken's partner, Backed Finance. 
The tokens will be redeemable for the equivalent cash value of the underlying securities, maintaining parity with market prices.
Arjun Sethi, Kraken's co-CEO, said the move aims to reduce barriers for global investors. 
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"Accessing U.S. stocks from abroad often means high fees and long settlement times," Sethi said. "There's a lot of friction."
xStocks are expected to be transferable beyond Kraken's platform, with users potentially able to store them in private crypto wallets or use them as collateral in decentralized finance (DeFi) applications.
Why It Matters: This isn't the first time tokenized stocks have been introduced.
Binance briefly offered tokenized equity products in 2021 before regulatory scrutiny forced a shutdown. 
Kraken says it is taking a different approach, working closely with regulators in each jurisdiction to stay compliant.
The move comes as industry interest in asset tokenization rises. 
The SEC recently hosted a roundtable on the subject, and major firms like BlackRock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>) and Robinhood (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>) have expressed support for blockchain-based securities trading.
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Kraken To Launch 24/7 Tokenized Stock Trading For Global Users Via Solana

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Even as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) has hit <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/05/45561695/bitcoin-shatters-110000-xrp-dogecoin-ethereum-surge-bulls-emerge-victorious-trader-conclud">a new all-time high</a> above $111,000, driven by surging institutional demand, tightening supply, and macroeconomic tailwinds, experts caution the rally isn't without structural risks, including the looming threat of quantum computing.
What Happened: Bitcoin surged to a new record of $111,544 on Wednesday, extending its post-halving uptrend and highlighting its growing appeal to institutions amid dovish macro signals.
The cryptocurrency was last trading at $111,000, up roughly 1% for the day.
The broader market also gained, with Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>), Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>), XRP (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xrp/usd">XRP</a>), and BNB (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/bnb/usd">BNB</a>) up 5%, 6%, 3.4%, and 4.6%, respectively.
However, market sentiment at 72 nears extreme greed, making growth susceptible to pullbacks, especially amid a U.S. government bond sell-off.
What Experts Are Saying: Analysts say the rally is being powered by real spot demand and record ETF inflows, not leverage or hype.
Bitget Research's Chief Analyst Ryan Lee said the rally "reflects a regime shift," citing ETF-driven accumulation and a post-halving supply crunch. 
"Institutional adoption is accelerating, and regulatory clarity, particularly progress on the GENIUS Act is reinforcing market confidence," Lee noted, although he warned that "a stronger U.S. dollar or fresh geopolitical tensions could easily knock momentum off course."
The rally has pushed the total crypto market capitalization briefly past $3.5 trillion. 
Still, FxPro's Alex Kuptsikevich cautioned that the absence of FOMO means growth may remain fragile. 
"Sentiment at 72 is near the extreme greed zone. That often precedes corrective pullbacks," he said.
Bitfinex analysts noted the breakout above $109,500 was driven by "clean spot demand, ETF inflows, and a macro backdrop that favors risk-on assets." 
They added that funding rates remain stable and open interest is rising in line with price—hallmarks of a structurally sound rally.
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What&#8217;s Next: Yet, not all analysts are focused on short-term price moves.
David Carvalho, CEO of Naoris Protocol, warned that quantum computing is a "credible existential threat" to Bitcoin's long-term integrity. 
"There are over 100 quantum machines operational globally. With Shor's algorithm, they could break Bitcoin's cryptography," he said, referencing the Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm that secures the majority of BTC. "Roughly 30% of Bitcoin sits in wallets vulnerable to quantum attacks."
Carvalho noted that while major institutions like BlackRock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>) and agencies such as the NSA are preparing for a quantum-secure future, "investors remain overconfident in the current cryptographic defenses." 
He added, "If even one high-profile wallet is compromised, trust in the system could collapse overnight."
Roshan Robert, U.S. CEO of OKX, emphasized the broader context: "Bitcoin's rise isn't just speculative. It reflects how capital preservation is being redefined across institutions and sovereigns."
With price targets between $114,000 and $125,000 being flagged by several analysts as the next resistance zones, the immediate focus remains on ETF flows and macro data, including U.S. labor figures and central bank remarks later this week.
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Bitcoin Breaks $111,000 As Experts Hail 'Regime Shift'

BlackRock Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>), the world's largest asset manager, reaffirmed its view that U.S. assets remain central to global portfolios, even as Moody's recent U.S. credit downgrade and April&#8217;s synchronized drops in stocks, Treasuries and the dollar raised investor concerns <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/expert-ideas">about their long-term appeal</a>.
In a note shared Monday, Jean Boivin, head of the BlackRock Investment Institute, said the downgrade merely &#8220;reinforces the U.S. fiscal sustainability challenge&#8221; but does not alter the firm's core allocation strategy.
"We still see U.S. assets as core to portfolios," Boivin said, citing structural forces that keep the U.S. market at the heart of global capital allocation.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Why Does BlackRock Still Back U.S. Assets?</h3>
The key reasons BlackRock continues to favor U.S. assets lie in the composition of the global capital system and the enduring dominance of U.S. companies, especially in the technology and artificial intelligence sectors.
Despite a policy-driven selloff that had dragged equities, Treasuries and the dollar down together, the S&amp;P 500 index – as tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) – rebounded 28% since its April lows. 
BlackRock remains overweight on U.S. stocks on a 6- to 12-month tactical horizon.
Boivin rationalized his bullish view by citing "U.S. corporate strength and mega forces—big structural shifts like AI that are driving an economic transformation on a par with the Industrial Revolution."
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">BlackRock Expects Higher Term Premium</h3>
BlackRock acknowledged growing investor concerns stemming from sticky inflation and widening fiscal deficits.
The firm said long-term U.S. Treasuries continue to offer a relatively low term premium—the extra yield investors demand for holding longer-term debt—despite mounting risks.
They said this premium needs to rise. "We have long argued that investors would want more term premium&#8230; given persistently large fiscal deficits, sticky inflation and bond volatility," the note said.
Boivin also emphasized that past instances of dollar weakness, term premium rises and policy uncertainty did not historically cause structural exits from U.S. assets, and today's dynamics remain similar.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">BlackRock&#8217;s Strategy At Time of Elevated Macro Uncertainties</h3>
BlackRock is overweight inflation-linked bonds. The asset manager expects persistent inflation and sees opportunities in private markets, especially for infrastructure assets like airports and data centers.
The firm now builds portfolios around a flexible strategy, starting with the view that U.S. assets remain essential. 
Despite rising debt risks and market volatility, BlackRock says the global system still depends on U.S. markets — and so should investors.
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US Assets Still Vital In Global Portfolios Despite Debt Downgrade: BlackRock

BlackRock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 5.27% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 13.58%. Currently, BlackRock has a market capitalization of $154.36 billion. 
Buying $100 In BLK: If an investor had bought $100 of BLK stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $1,275.85 today based on a price of $996.32 for BLK at the time of writing.
<h3>BlackRock's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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If You Invested $100 In This Stock 20 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) has hit $105,125, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-buy-bitcoin-btc-best-bonuses-august-2024">a 2.8% jump in the past 24 hours</a>. The rise came as cryptocurrencies are gaining acceptance in traditional finance and an influx of institutional money could push Bitcoin's price further.
JP Morgan Chase &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>) made the decision to offer Bitcoin access to its wealth management clients as its CEO, Jamie Dimon, has recognized a growing appetite for digital assets.&nbsp;
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Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>) to discuss with regulators ways to allow crypto safely. The bank would ask financial advisors to bring ideas on spotting bitcoin exchange-traded funds to make them available for qualified customers.&nbsp;
JP Morgan has predicted that Bitcoin is ready to outperform gold in 2025. According to The Defiant, Bitcoin will witness upside in the 2nd half of the year.&nbsp;
Bitcoin is surging toward a $106,000 mark. The rally is fueled by renewed investor confidence, and increased institutional activity, and recent regulatory news. Bitcoin is trying to break through some resistance. The market is looking positive, which may give a solid crypto bull market.
DigiAsia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FAAS#NASDAQ">FAAS</a>), a fintech company, announced they're planning to raise $100 million to invest in Bitcoin. DigiAsia confirmed its board of directors have passed the decision to build a Bitcoin treasury reserve.&nbsp;
DigiAsia has also initiated talks on BTC yield strategies and treasury reserve management with BTC's regulated partners. The company is analysing capital markets solutions, which include convertible notes, equity-linked offerings, and structured crypto finance instruments.
BlackRock Inc's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>) Bitcoin ETF is holding over $6.5 billion in assets and hitting $3 billion in daily trading volume.
The institutional adoption is giving regular investors a way to get into Bitcoin in a regulated manner. Almost 50% of the inflows are shared to iShares Bitcoin Trust. The net inflow has reached up to $45.9 billion. The ETF's popularity highlights the demand for compliant Bitcoin investment options.&nbsp;
Bitcoin has also seen some pullbacks due to mixed signals in the economy and some investor caution. There are uncertainties about interest rates and liquidity of assets. Bitcoin has held its ground better than smaller altcoins. Long-term holders see these short-term dips as a chance to buy more.&nbsp;
Jack Dorsey, founder of X, formerly Twitter, proposed rebranding Bitcoin. It moves away from the name of its mysterious creator, "Satoshi." Bitcoin has up to 100,000,000 sats or satoshis at present.
The tweet gained over 1 million views including promoting posts for BIP 177.&nbsp; John Carvalho, a software developer, has sent a Bitcoin Improvement Proposal, titled "Redefine Bitcoin&#8217;s Base Unit." The proposal shifts the display of Bitcoin's quantities and removes the leading zeros and decimal points.
The recent surge in Bitcoin&#8217;s price seems to be a mix of big players getting involved, some whales stashing their coins, and a few good vibes from regulators. A bright picture is being painted for Bitcoin's future in the market.
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Bitcoin Soars To $105,125 Amid Institutional Investments, X Founder Proposes BTC Rebrand

Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) Price <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-buy-ethereum">surged to roughly $3,125, about 2.3% higher</a> than the previous day, extending last week&#8217;s rally sparked by the Pectra upgrade. The rise comes after on-chain data underscores the buying pressure, and traders noted ETH was broadly outperforming many altcoins as capital rotated into Ethereum.&nbsp;
Trading volume spiked by nearly 19% to about $12.4 billion, indicating heightened market activity. According to Santiment, only 4.9% of ETH&#8217;s total supply now sits on exchanges—the lowest level in a decade—implying strong accumulation. Wallets holding 10,000+ ETH have added roughly 450,000 ETH since late April, a bullish sign for holders.
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ETH funds drew $205 million last week (the biggest crypto inflow) as the Pectra upgrade and leadership changes boosted confidence. SoSoValue shows U.S. spot Ether ETFs saw about $30 million net inflow in the past month, and BlackRock Inc&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>) ETH fund now manages around $2.9 billion.
Pectra upgrade raised the validator staking cap and added account-abstraction features, helping boost Layer-2 activity on the network. Traders point to another near-term catalyst: an SEC decision, expected by June 1, on whether spot ETH ETFs can stake their holdings, which could draw fresh institutional capital.
Analyst Adriano Feria noted that &#8220;ETH remains the most natural choice for institutional diversification.&#8221;&nbsp;
Hedge funds have been increasing short bets on Ethereum recently, FXStreet reported. Traders are bracing for a pullback or playing a delta-neutral strategy, even as big buyers keep accumulating ETH.
On-chain observers highlight that strong hands have been accumulating all month. According to CryptoRank, more than 1 million ETH left exchanges in the past 30 days. The firm notes that &#8220;users are increasingly choosing to accumulate Ethereum rather than trade it.&#8221;&nbsp;
Broader market sentiment supports the crypto upswing with U.S. tech stocks gaining as the NASDAQ (NDAQ) was up about 1.3%. Easing trade tensions and strong corporate earnings boost risk appetite, which spills over into crypto; Ethereum&#8217;s rally coincides with this optimistic market mood.
Traders caution that big gains can attract profit-taking but Ethereum&#8217;s diverse use case keeps demand healthy. Given its deep liquidity, staking yield potential, and near-unprecedented ETF accessibility, many see ETH as &#8220;blue-chip&#8221; crypto for institutional portfolios.
The combination of factors suggests Ethereum&#8217;s base remains firm. Traders say the near-term momentum will hinge on broader crypto sentiment, but Ether&#8217;s status as the leading smart contract platform keeps it a focal point as markets advance.
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Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) is reportedly in advanced talks to invest in a quantum computing startup.
What Happened: Nvidia is considering a major investment in PsiQuantum, reported Reuters (<a href="https://www.theinformation.com/articles/nvidia-talks-invest-quantum-startup-psiquantum">via</a> The Information).
Quantum technology could handle computations far beyond the capabilities of today's most advanced AI systems powered by Nvidia chips. PsiQuantum is working with the U.S. and Australian governments to build quantum computers in Chicago and Brisbane.
Unlike other quantum computing startups that depend on exotic materials, PsiQuantum leverages standard semiconductor manufacturing methods, the report said.
In March, Reuters reported that PsiQuantum is securing a minimum of $750 million in funding from investors such as BlackRock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>), valuing the company at a $6 billion pre-money valuation.
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In March, however, Nvidia announced a quantum research lab in Boston in collaboration with Harvard and MIT.&nbsp;
Nvidia is scheduled to release its first-quarter earnings on May 28 after the market closes. According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/login">Benzinga Pro</a>, analysts expect the company to post earnings of 89 cents per share on revenue of $43.07 billion.
Price Action: On Friday, Nvidia&#8217;s stock ended 0.4% higher at $135.40. 
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The cryptocurrency industry's increasingly close alignment with president Donald Trump and the Republican Party has put its future at the mercy of American electoral cycles, raising concerns about political overreach, regulatory uncertainty <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/05/45201052/trump-meme-coin-draws-attention-as-crypto-focused-dinners-projected-to-draw-millions">and reputational damage</a>.
What Happened: Once hailed as a decentralized alternative to entrenched financial institutions, crypto now finds itself entangled in the very power structures it once sought to disrupt, according to an <a href="https://www.economist.com/leaders/2025/05/15/crypto-has-become-the-ultimate-swamp-asset?utm_source=twitter&amp;utm_medium=social-media.content.np&amp;utm_campaign=editorial-social&amp;utm_content=discovery.content">article</a> by The Economist.
Over the past six months, the industry has entrenched itself in U.S. political life, with top crypto firms among the largest political donors and Trump-aligned officials and family members holding major crypto investments. 
This shift has sparked concern that the sector, once ideologically neutral and globally oriented, has effectively become a partisan tool.
"No industry that becomes so associated with one party can be immune to the mood swings of the American electorate," the article satted.
In embracing Trump as a political ally, crypto firms may have inadvertently tethered their future to his political fortunes, it added.
This marks a stark departure from crypto's founding ethos. 
Originally envisioned as a libertarian, anti-establishment alternative to centralized finance, the sector was meant to empower individuals and resist state overreach. 
Today, it is deeply intertwined with U.S. power structures, often to its own detriment. 
The industry's credibility has taken a hit due to allegations of financial misconduct and growing conflicts of interest, with the Trump family&#8217;s holdings now reportedly worth billions.
While regulators in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East have moved toward clearer crypto rules without political entanglements, the U.S. has veered in the opposite direction. 
Under the Biden administration, regulatory bodies like the SEC pursued aggressive enforcement, prompting crypto firms to turn to the courts. 
But now, with Trump's resurgence, many of those cases have been dropped, and regulation has stalled. 
A recent Senate bill aimed at clarifying crypto&#8217;s legal status failed to move forward after bipartisan support collapsed, an outcome linked in part to concerns over Trump's personal involvement in the sector.
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Why It Matters: Meanwhile, the underlying blockchain technology continues to find traction.
Tokenization of real-world assets like treasuries and private credit has nearly tripled in 18 months. 
Traditional firms such as BlackRock (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NASDAQ">BLK</a>), Mastercard (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>), and Stripe are entering the space through stablecoins and tokenized products. 
But their cautious approach stands in contrast to the politicized chaos enveloping much of U.S. crypto policy.
Critics argue the industry&#8217;s aggressive push for influence during the Biden years may have been understandable given regulatory hostility, but the pendulum has now swung too far.
The lack of formal rules leaves room for instability.
 As evidenced by the 2023 failures of crypto-exposed banks like Silvergate and Signature, unchecked risk can have real consequences. 
Stablecoins, in particular, remain susceptible to rapid withdrawals and should be regulated more like banks.
The current dynamic, where crypto policy is shaped by electoral strategy rather than systemic planning, undermines long-term legitimacy. 
Despite the short-term gains for the Trumps, the broader sector may ultimately lose. 
"Crypto has been good to the Trumps. But ultimately the benefits of this deal will flow only one way,&#8221; the article states.
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BlackRock's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>) short percent of float has fallen 12.5% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.70 million shares sold short, which is 1.12% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.58 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>BlackRock Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747328442_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for BlackRock has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing BlackRock's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, BlackRock's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.05%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Short Ideas

Looking Into BlackRock's Recent Short Interest

Bitcoin price fell by 1.63% on Tuesday to $102,577.22 after a rise of 9.06% in the last week, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-buy-bitcoin-btc-best-bonuses-august-2024">and over 21.96% in the past month</a>. As Bitcoin maintains the $2 trillion market cap, giants like Metaplanet, BlackRock, and Goldman Sachs are scaling their BTC holdings despite short-term volatility signals.&nbsp;
First-time buyer wallets that are engaging with BTC are showing great strength, and their First-Time Buyers RSI (Relative Strength Index) has remained at 100 throughout the week. This metric implies a consistent retail interest, which may be driven by fear of missing out (FOMO). The FOMO based buying is accompanied with rapid price growth of a coin.
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But unlike new investors, seasoned investors are not adding fresh capital as much. Momentum buyers, who typically benefit from sustained price trends, are showing relatively low activity levels. Glassnode noted that there was a 30-day RSI of only 11 from these buyers. Meanwhile, profit-taking activity is rising, which indicates there may be a consolidation phase if new inflows slow down.
However, there is great market activity in the form of institutional accumulation.
Japan-based Metaplanet, having recently bought 1,241 BTC, is doubling down on its Bitcoin strategy. The firm announced that it&#8217;s issuing $15 million in 0% interest bonds to accelerate BTC accumulation. On full subscription, the proceeds would add 147 BTC at current prices, bringing Metaplanet further towards its 10,000 BTC target by the end of 2025. With 6,796 BTC already held, Metaplanet is emerging as a major institutional buyer outside North America.
Meanwhile, corporate giants remain in the top slot of Bitcoin holdings in 2025. MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), rebranded as &#8220;Strategy,&#8221; just revealed a massive purchase of 13,390 BTC amounting to $1.34 billion, taking its total holdings to 568,840 BTC.&nbsp;
At an average cost basis of $69,287 per coin, Strategy&#8217;s accumulation plan is aggressive but risk-ridden. Critics, like economist Peter Schiff, warn Strategy that in case Bitcoin&#8217;s price goes down, it may even go below their coins&#8217; average purchase price. Hence, Strategy could get into trouble as the company had borrowed money to fund the acquisitions.
But the institutional capital flows show no sign of slowing. BlackRock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>) has purchased Bitcoin for 20 straight days, and added 686 BTC worth approximately $70 million in the most recent purchase. Its holdings in the IBIT spot Bitcoin ETF have risen to 621,600 BTC.
Goldman Sachs Group Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>)has also increased its ownership in BlackRock&#8217;s ETF by 28%. It puts Goldman in control of more than half of all U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF holdings. With this growth rate, BlackRock and Goldman could collectively be in control of 5% of the overall supply of Bitcoin by 2026.
Despite short-term volatility, there's optimism for BTC in the market. If new money continues to pour in, and Bitcoin's price point at $100,000 can hold, BTC could be in for a pleasant growth.
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