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Hong Kong’s Avenir Group Invests $599M in Bitcoin ETF Amid Crypto Market Growth

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Nidhi Kolhapur

Hong Kong-based investment firm Avenir Group has made a bold move in the crypto space, revealing a $599 million stake in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF as of December 31. This massive investment cements Avenir’s position as a major institutional player in the digital asset market.

What’s going on behind the scenes? Let’s take a closer look.

Avenir Becomes Asia’s Largest Institutional Bitcoin ETF Holder

In Q2 2024, Avenir Group became the largest institutional holder of two major Bitcoin ETFs in Asia:

  • 5.319 million shares of BlackRock’s IBIT, valued at $182 million
  • 3.847 million shares of Fidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC), worth $202 million

With a total investment of $384 million in these funds, Avenir is making a strong bet on the future of Bitcoin.

Avenir CRYPTO Expands Global Partnerships

Avenir’s increasing Bitcoin ETF investments align with major initiatives by Avenir CRYPTO, its digital asset division. The company recently hosted the Future Boundless event in Singapore, bringing together key industry leaders.

This follows the launch of Avenir CRYPTO’s $500 million Crypto Partnership Program in September, which includes:

  • 200 million USDT
  • 3,000 Bitcoin
  • 50,000 Ethereum

The program aims to build strong partnerships with leading global crypto firms.

Hong Kong Steps Up Crypto Regulations

Hong Kong is pushing forward with efforts to become a global cryptocurrency hub. The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is developing new regulations that encourage industry growth while ensuring compliance.

On February 14, the SFC held the first Virtual Asset Consultative Panel meeting, bringing together top executives from licensed crypto platforms. Discussions focused on:

  • Clearer regulations for crypto firms
  • Market expansion strategies
  • Balancing regulation and innovation

HashKey Gains Approval for Digital Asset Services

In a key regulatory development, the SFC granted HashKey Capital a Type 9 license to manage digital assets. This allows the firm to offer:

  • Over-the-counter (OTC) trading
  • Crypto derivatives
  • Spot trading for high-net-worth clients

These moves highlight Hong Kong’s growing institutional embrace of cryptocurrency, reinforcing its ambition to be a major global player in the sector.

With major investments and regulatory strides, Hong Kong is shaping up to be a powerhouse in the crypto world.

Nidhi Kolhapur

Nidhi is a Certified Digital Marketing Executive and Passionate crypto Journalist covering the world of alternative currencies. She shares the latest and trending news on Cryptocurrency and Blockchain.

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