BlackRock is considering a $600 million investment to acquire a 10% stake in USDC issuer Circle.
The move signifies increasing institutional interest in stablecoins driven by factors like bond yields and regulatory clarity.
BlackRock already manages the reserves for USDC and the potential investment could lead to a shift from manager to owner.
This investment by BlackRock aligns with a larger trend of traditional finance seeking ownership in stablecoin infrastructures, indicating a shift in the DeFi landscape.