222 - BlackRock Builds, Saylor Buys, Boris Attacks

222 - BlackRock Builds, Saylor Buys, Boris Attacks

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March 18, 2026 · 19 min

About this episode

The episode discusses BlackRock's new crypto ETF, Michael Saylor's continued Bitcoin investments, and Boris Johnson's criticism of Bitcoin.

This week feels like one of those moments where crypto takes another step toward the mainstream while still attracting just as much criticism as ever. 👉🏼 We start with BlackRock, which has just launched a new kind of crypto ETF — one that actually pays investors to hold it. It’s a major shift in how these products work, and a signal that traditional finance isn’t just entering crypto… it’s starting to reshape it. 👉🏼 Then we look at Michael Saylor, who continues to double down in a way only he can. Another billion dollars into Bitcoin, eleven weeks straight of buying, and now a target of one million Bitcoin on the balance sheet. 👉🏼 And finally, we get into the backlash. Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has labelled Bitcoin a Ponzi scheme — setting off a wave of responses from some of the biggest names in the industry. Institutions are building, conviction is rising, and the debate is far from over. Let's get into it 🚀 ***** TIMESTAMPS: 2:12 Blackrock launches a brand-new product - first crypto ETF that will let you generate a yield 5:15 Michael Saylor's Strategy buys up BIG! 7:48 Spicing things up now - enter Boris Johnson! 11:14 Short, sharp news bites **** SHOWNOTES…

Topics covered

  • crypto ETF
  • Bitcoin investment
  • financial criticism
  • mainstream adoption
  • institutional investment

Keywords

  • BlackRock
  • crypto ETF
  • Michael Saylor
  • Bitcoin
  • Boris Johnson
  • Ponzi scheme
  • institutional investment

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BlackRock

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