Larry Fink Thinks Bitcoin Will Be Worth More Than Your House! šŸ˜±

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, the man who knows more about money than your grandma, popped up on CNBCā€™s Squawk Box (you know, where the suits talk about boring stuff) to talk about blockchain, regulatory challenges, and the global economy. But wait, thereā€™s more! Heā€™s got some wild ideas, like tokenizing bonds and stocks. Can you imagine? Itā€™s like turning your investments into digital Legos that you can snap together without needing a bankerā€™s help. ā€œIf we can tokenize bonds and stocksā€¦ it will democratize investing in ways we canā€™t imagine,ā€ he said, like heā€™s just solved world peace.

But then he goes all grumpy about proxy voting, calling it ā€œopen warfareā€ for CEOs under SEC Chairman Gary Genslerā€™s watch. ā€œLetā€™s fix this mess and make it easier on us,ā€ he said, rolling his eyes. And donā€™t even get him started on ESG policies. Heā€™s like a superhero protecting his clients from activist shareholders and legal challenges. ā€œStay true to yourself and your clients, no matter what the political pressure is,ā€ he advised, while secretly plotting to take over the world.

And guess what? BlackRock just raised $641 billion, mostly from U.S. clients. So, they must be doing something right. Or wrong, depending on your perspective.

Bitcoin to $700,000? Hold My Wallet!

Earlier at Davos, Fink dropped a bombshell: Bitcoin could hit $700,000 if sovereign wealth funds start putting 2% to 5% of their portfolios into it. ā€œIf youā€™re scared of your money losing value or your country falling apart, Bitcoin is your new best friend,ā€ he said, with a wink. ā€œWe could see $500K, $600K, $700K per Bitcoin. Whoa!ā€

But donā€™t get too excited, folks. Fink is quick to remind us that Bitcoin is as volatile as a teenagerā€™s mood swings. ā€œEven in bull markets, Bitcoin goes on wild rides,ā€ he said, with a sigh. So, if youā€™re thinking about diving in, remember: itā€™s more of a rollercoaster than a savings account.

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2025-01-23 19:52