Metaplanet Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 3350 / OTCQX: MTPLF), a publicly listed bitcoin treasury company, has announced the acquisition of an additional 780 bitcoin, bringing its total holdings to 17,132 BTC as part of its ongoing Bitcoin Treasury Operations. The latest purchase was made at an average price of 17,520,454 yen (about $118,270) per bitcoin, […]
Ledn, a leading bitcoin lender, has launched its Private Wealth program aimed at high-net-worth individuals, institutional investors, and corporations looking to leverage long-term bitcoin holdings for strategic capital. This initiative responds to a growing trend among crypto investors to borrow against bitcoin, allowing them to invest in yield-bearing opportunities while maintaining exposure to potential price
Citigroup projects bitcoin could reach $135,000 by the end of 2025 in its base-case scenario, driven by strong demand from U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), growing user adoption, and favorable macroeconomic trends. Citigroup’s latest report outlines a bull case of $199,000 if ETF inflows and adoption accelerate, and a bear case of $64,000 if
Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed AI solutions provider, Quantum Solutions, announced on July 23 its entry into the cryptocurrency investment business with an ambitious goal to hold up to 3,000 BTC within the next 12 months. The company justifies this move by citing the expanding global cryptocurrency market, BTC’s recognition as “digital gold,” and its growing appeal
Justin Sun, founder of the Tron blockchain, rang the Nasdaq bell Thursday morning on behalf of Tron Inc. (Nasdaq: TRON), a new entity formed when Sun orchestrated a reverse merger with SRM Entertainment in June 2025. Prior to the deal, SRM was a publicly listed toy manufacturer that supplied products to theme parks such as
Eddie Yue, CEO of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), addressed the need for a cautious approach to the development of stablecoins in Hong Kong, emphasizing the importance of avoiding excessive hype surrounding these emerging financial instruments. In his remarks, Yue highlighted concerns about the gap between theoretical discussions and practical applications, noting that many
Western Union CEO Devin McGranahan stated in a recent interview that stablecoins should be viewed as an opportunity rather than a threat to the company’s business model. He emphasized that stablecoins can facilitate faster and cheaper cross-border transactions, benefiting both the company and its customers. McGranahan told Bloomberg that while stablecoins cannot be directly spent
Coinbase co-founder Fred Ehrsam, who launched a brain interface startup last year, announced on Tuesday that the new project, dubbed Nudge, has raised $100 million from two venture firms, Thrive Capital and Greenoaks Capital Partners. Several angel investors also participated in the Series A fundraise. Nudge launched its first product earlier this year, the Nudge
Wisdomtree has officially launched its own stablecoin, USDW, as part of a broader strategy to establish a full-stack stablecoin business catering to both retail and institutional users. USDW, a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin designed for transactions, is complemented by WTGXX, a tokenized U.S. government money market fund aimed at providing yield. To enhance accessibility, Wisdomtree has
The FBI has officially dropped its investigation into Kraken founder Jesse Powell and returned dozens of seized devices, including laptops and cellphones, according to Fortune. The investigation, which stemmed from a management dispute with a non-profit organization Powell founded, had no connection to his operations at the cryptocurrency exchange. Powell expressed relief over the conclusion
