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119 Mystery Hong Kong investor in BlackRock's bitcoin ETF breaks silence after $436 million stake sparks controversy

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Sam Reynolds @ CoinDesk 2 place · 02/23/2026 12:45 EDT

Mystery Hong Kong investor in BlackRock's bitcoin ETF breaks silence after $436 million stake sparks controversy

A spokesperson for Laurore said the $436 million IBIT stake “reflects personal investment conviction,” as records link it to a mainland China passport holder.

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