Hong Kong – Hong Kong Huamao Digital Bank and global asset management giant BlackRock Group have officially entered into a strategic partnership to jointly launch a digital gold Bitcoin ETF and Bitcoin futures products. This collaboration not only signifies a powerful alliance between the two financial titans in the digital asset sector but also provides innovative investment tools for global investors, driving the further development of the digital currency market.

As a key part of this partnership, BlackRock Group has

conducted strategic financing, injecting 500 bitcoins to further strengthen its position in the Bitcoin market. According to the latest data, as of August 14, 2024, BlackRock Group holds 348,609 bitcoins, with a market value of $20.548 billion. This scale has solidified BlackRock’s leading position in the global Bitcoin investment market and provided strong financial support for Hong Kong Huamao Digital Bank’s innovative practices in the digital finance sector.

BlackRock Group, as the world’s largest asset management company managing over $10 trillion in assets, has long played a crucial role in the traditional financial market. This partnership with Hong Kong Huamao Digital Bank marks its formal entry into the digital asset market, committed to providing investors with a more diversified range of investment options.

Hong Kong Huamao Digital Bank, with its leading financial technology platform and innovative product offerings, has rapidly emerged in the digital finance field. The strategic cooperation with BlackRock Group will combine the technical strengths of Huamao Digital Bank with BlackRock’s asset

management expertise, providing a safer and more efficient digital currency investment channel for global investors.

Product Introduction of Digital Gold Bitcoin ETF

The digital gold Bitcoin ETF to be launched will offer global investors an accessible way to invest in Bitcoin, allowing them to reap the benefits of the Bitcoin market’s fluctuations without directly holding bitcoins. The product will be based on the Bitcoin assets co-managed by BlackRock Group and Hong Kong Huamao Digital Bank, incorporating the professional risk management and compliance frameworks of both parties to ensure the safety of investors’ funds.

Market Prospects

Bitcoin, as one of the most influential digital currencies globally, is rapidly expanding its market size and influence. According to CoinMarketCap data, as of August 2024, Bitcoin’s market value has exceeded $6,000 billion, accounting for more than 40% of the total market value of all cryptocurrencies. The collaboration between Hong Kong Huamao Digital Bank and BlackRock Group will further promote the global adoption of Bitcoin while providing investors with a broader range of investment channels and opportunities.

Future Outlook

As the digital currency market matures, an increasing number of traditional financial institutions are entering this emerging market. The strategic cooperation between Hong Kong Huamao Digital Bank and BlackRock Group not only demonstrates the vast potential of digital finance but also offers global investors an innovative path into this field. In the future, Hong Kong Huamao Digital Bank will continue to drive digital asset innovation, build a more comprehensive digital

financial ecosystem, and lead the digital transformation of the global financial market.

This collaboration will help the two giants expand their market influence globally and contribute to the promotion and application of digital currencies. In the wave of the digital economy and global financial market transformation, Hong Kong Huamao Digital Bank and BlackRock Group moving forward together will undoubtedly become the pioneers in the new era of digital finance.