{"id":25457,"date":"2024-01-08T01:47:29","date_gmt":"2024-01-08T01:47:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/blackrock-plans-3-workforce-cut-as-bitcoin-etf-deadline-approaches\/"},"modified":"2024-01-08T01:47:29","modified_gmt":"2024-01-08T01:47:29","slug":"blackrock-plans-3-workforce-cut-as-bitcoin-etf-deadline-approaches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/blackrock-plans-3-workforce-cut-as-bitcoin-etf-deadline-approaches\/","title":{"rendered":"BlackRock Plans 3% Workforce Cut as Bitcoin ETF Deadline Approaches"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>(Originally posted on : Crypto News &#8211; iGaming.org )<\/b><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>BlackRock, the world\u2019s leading asset management firm, is gearing up for an organizational restructuring. The company plans to cut around 3% of its global workforce, which translates to approximately 600 employees. This move, reportedly imminent, aligns with BlackRock\u2019s strategic adjustments and recent performance metrics.<\/p>\n<p>The decision coincides with BlackRock\u2019s expectations of obtaining approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its new spot Bitcoin ETF. The layoffs, while deemed a standard practice within the company, follow a phase of considerable expansion in terms of assets under management (AUM). BlackRock has experienced a noteworthy rebound in its shares, with a 6% increase in 2023 after a 21% dip the previous year.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the cuts, BlackRock\u2019s financial footing remains strong. The company\u2019s AUM, as of Q3 2023, was a massive $9 trillion, although this is slightly lower than its 2022 peak of over $10 trillion. The forthcoming layoffs reflect a strategic shift as BlackRock enters a more stable phase of business after years of AUM growth. Analysts are predicting a slight dip in the firm\u2019s Q4 earnings, expecting a 2.46% year-over-year decrease to $8.71 per share.<\/p>\n<p>The possible SEC approval of BlackRock\u2019s spot Bitcoin ETF application is another key factor. The approval, <a href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/crypto\/final-filings-suggest-imminent-approval-of-u-s-bitcoin-etfs\/\">expected<\/a> around January 10, would position BlackRock as a major player in offering cryptocurrency investment products. Interestingly, this date aligns with the SEC\u2019s decision deadline for the ARK 21 Shares spot Bitcoin ETF.<\/p>\n<p>BlackRock\u2019s own Bitcoin ETF decision deadline is slated for January 15, following recent amendments filed by various spot Bitcoin ETF applicants. 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