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Our college universities buying bitcoin through Black rock

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Analysis

The claim that college universities are buying Bitcoin through BlackRock is partially accurate, as it is confirmed that specific institutions, notably Brown University and Harvard University, have made investments in BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF. Brown University reportedly invested approximately $5 million, while Harvard's investment is significantly larger at around $116 million. However, the claim lacks specificity regarding the broader context of "college universities," as it only references a couple of Ivy League institutions without providing evidence that other colleges or universities are involved in similar investments. Additionally, the sources cited are marked as "Not Trusted," which raises concerns about their reliability and the potential for misinformation. Therefore, while there is some truth to the claim regarding specific universities, it does not encompass a wider trend across all college universities.

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