The crypto community has been discussing Blackrock’s filing for a spot bitcoin ETF and its potential impact on the institutional interest in the crypto economy. While some speculate that the move may be a “coordinated attack” following enforcement actions targeting influential entities in the industry, Crypto Banter host Ran Neuner believes that Blackrock’s intentions are not malicious. He dismisses the theory that Blackrock could take control of development and split the network, stating that bitcoin will remain decentralized as long as the majority of miners agree to change the rules. Neuner predicts that the ETF, combined with the upcoming halving, will drive the price of bitcoin upwards. He also highlights the support for bitcoin from U.S. presidential candidates as a positive development that brings the topic into the spotlight.
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