In a recent interview with Fox Business, Larry Fink, the CEO of Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, shared his thoughts on Bitcoin and the potential of a Bitcoin ETF. His comments come at a time when the crypto market is eagerly awaiting regulatory approval for a Bitcoin ETF in the United States.

Fink began by emphasizing Blackrock’s commitment to doing what’s right for long-term investors and their track record of working closely with regulators. While he couldn’t delve into the specifics of Blackrock’s Bitcoin ETF filing, he expressed optimism about the process, stating, “We try to do what’s right for the long-term investor… we work really closely with our regulators and we want to hear from the regulators what their issues are, and how can we fix those issues around that.”

The Blackrock CEO also touched on the broader implications of Bitcoin and the digitization of assets. He compared the potential impact of Bitcoin and tokenization to the revolution brought about by ETFs in the mutual fund industry. “We’re a believer in the digitization of products… ETFs was a big revolution for the mutual fund industry. And it’s really taking over the mutual fund industry. And we do believe that if we can create more tokenization of assets and securities and that’s what Bitcoin is, it could revolutionize again, finance,” Fink said.

These comments underscore a growing recognition among traditional finance leaders of the transformative potential of Bitcoin and blockchain technology. However, the path to a Bitcoin ETF in the U.S. remains uncertain, with regulatory concerns around fraud and manipulation still unresolved.

Blackrock’s Bitcoin ETF application was recently refiled with the SEC, naming Coinbase as their custodial surveillance partner. This move is seen as a significant step towards addressing regulatory concerns, and the crypto world is eagerly watching for the SEC’s response.

As the crypto market continues to mature and institutional interest grows, the approval of a Bitcoin ETF could mark a significant milestone in the mainstream acceptance of Bitcoin as an asset class. However, the timeline for such a development remains unclear.

In the meantime, Fink’s comments serve as a reminder of the ongoing dialogue between the crypto industry and regulators, and the potential for digital assets to reshape the financial landscape.