BlackRock Canada has launched two new ETFs on the Toronto Stock Exchange: IBQT, the iShares Equity + Bitcoin Portfolio, which targets about 97% global equities and 3% Bitcoin, and XINT, the iShares Core MSCI All-International Equity Index ETF, designed for broad international diversification excluding North America.

IBQT and XINT carry modest management fees of roughly 0.22% for IBQT and 0.23% for XINT, aligning with BlackRock’s push for low-cost, easy-to-use investment options.

Both funds are part of BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited and operate within the RBC iShares alliance, underscoring a collaborative framework for Canadian ETF offerings.

Industry observers note that employing multiple custodians mitigates risk tied to a single custodian and strengthens resilience against operational and regulatory changes.

Experts argue custodial choices and regulatory compliance will shape the future of cryptocurrency investing and institutional participation.

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The launches reflect growing institutional interest in digital assets and the normalization of crypto within regulated markets, with IBQT potentially driving broader adoption across institutions and retail investors.

Morgan Stanley increased its IBIT holdings by about 23%, signaling growing institutional confidence in BlackRock’s custody framework.

BlackRock remains the world’s largest asset manager with roughly $15.3 trillion in assets under management.

The press release comes from Newsfile and notes an August 13, 2026 market-opening event in Toronto, accompanied by a video presentation of the ceremony.

Analysts framing custody decisions as foundational to outcomes urge comparisons between custodial models like IBIT and GBTC to assess asset security and management relationships.

BlackRock employs a multi-custody approach for IBIT, with Anchorage Digital Bank as a secondary custodian and Coinbase Custody Trust Company as primary, aiming to boost security and regulatory integrity.