Larry Fink

 

Larry Fink is the CEO of BlackRock and a prominent advocate for the adoption of cryptocurrency. BlackRock has added Bitcoin to its investment strategy, launched a Bitcoin ETF, and looked into how blockchain can impact global finance.

 

Larry has often delivered bullish views on Bitcoin. He also predicts that due to the country’s debt trap, Bitcoin will soon replace the US dollar as a reserve currency. Like other influencers, Larry also sees a need for clear regulations for crypto adoption.

 

Quick Facts

 

Full name	Laurence Douglas Fink
Birth	02-11-1952,  California, United States
Nationality	American
Education	UCLA Anderson School of Management
Known for	Bitcoin advocate and investor

 

Larry Fink - Career Highlights

 

• 1988 – Launched BlackRock, a fintech company.

 

• 2021 – BlackRock began its involvement with Bitcoin and the cryptocurrency sector.

 

• 2023 – Launched BlackRock Bitcoin ETF targeting institutional investors.

 

• 2024 – Supported the use of blockchain technology in asset tokenization.