Rumors circulated regarding BlackRock obtaining Bitcoin from Bisq after a user spotted a substantial buy offer of 10,696 Bitcoin at $51,200 each. Bloomberg confirmed BlackRock's participation, emphasizing compliance with regulations through the use of "shadowy decentralized exchanges." The origin of the Bitcoins and the fulfillment of the offer remain uncertain. Discussions at a New York City Bitcoin bar unveiled BlackRock employees expressing approval for Bisq's absence of KYC requirements and regulatory obstacles.