BlackRock's massive purchase of BTC and ETH at the start of the year: what's behind it?

Happy New Year!

Thank you for your continued support of Iolite.

Last year, thanks to the support of our many readers, we were able to bring you a variety of topics amid the changes surrounding cryptocurrencies and Web 3.0. We would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude once again.

The environment surrounding cryptocurrencies and Web 3.0 is clearly moving beyond the "emerging" and "experimental" phases. It could be said that this year marked the intersection of institutions, capital, and existing finance, and the quiet beginning of a structural shift in the market. We are entering a phase where the very nature of services and projects will be questioned, moving from enthusiasm to reality, from stories to implementation.

This year will be the year that these changes become established and visible. Long-term money and institutions are steadily taking their positions. In 2026, Iolite will continue to be a media outlet that identifies structural changes in the market and the dynamics at work behind them, weaving them into stories, without pandering to superficial trends.

We appreciate your continued support this year.