According to a Feb. 6 filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), BlackRock has expanded its stake in Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) to 5%. The asset manager now owns around 11.2 million shares, increasing its position from 4.09% in September 2024. With Strategy’s stock trading near $334, BlackRock’s total stake exceeds $3.6 billion in value. […]

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Gemini is exploring a potential initial public offering (IPO) as soon as this year, Bloomberg News reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Sources told the newswire that the exchange is discussing a public listing with potential advisers, but no final decision has been made. Gemini did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Bloomberg […]

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