Metaplanet becomes 8th largest Bitcoin holder with $118M buy
Metaplanet becomes the eighth-largest corporate Bitcoin holder with 8,888 BTC after a $117.9 million purchase, surpassing Galaxy Digital and Block Inc.
Metaplanet Acquires Additional 1,088 Bitcoin, Boosting Total Holdings to 8,888 BTC – News Bytes Bitcoin News
Metaplanet Inc. has acquired 1,088 more BTC, increasing its total Bitcoin holdings to 8,888 BTC. The purchase was made at an average price of 15.5 million yen per Bitcoin.
UK-listed IG Group launches crypto trading to retail investors
IG Group, a UK-listed financial services firm, now offers spot crypto trading to retail investors, partnering with Uphold to provide access to 31 cryptocurrencies amid growing UK crypto adoption.
Metaplanet Acquires 1,088 BTC, Portfolio Grows to 8,888
Japanese firm Metaplanet purchased 1,088 BTC for $118M, increasing its total Bitcoin holdings to 8,888 BTC as part of its shift to a Bitcoin-first treasury strategy funded by bond issuances.
CryptoCity Is Coming: Kazakhstan to Fuse Blockchain With Daily Life – Featured Bitcoin News
Kazakhstan launches CryptoCity, a pilot project integrating cryptocurrency into daily economic activities, spearheaded by President Tokayev to revolutionize digital finance.
The crypto industry’s ‘silent partners’, how Talos is quietly fueling institutional adoption
Talos, a digital asset infrastructure provider, is driving institutional crypto adoption by partnering with major asset managers overseeing $18 trillion in AUM, while addressing inefficiencies in TradFi systems.
Amboss Launches Rails: Earn Yield on Bitcoin and Enhance Lightning Network Utility – News Bytes Bitcoin News
Amboss introduces Rails, a self-custodial Bitcoin service enabling Liquidity Providers to earn yield via payment routing and liquidity leases while maintaining full asset custody.
Ripple Presents XRP, RLUSD to Replace SWIFT’s Outdated Payment System – Featured Bitcoin News
Ripple proposes XRP and RLUSD as modern alternatives to SWIFT’s outdated payment system, offering faster, cheaper, and transparent cross-border transactions through blockchain technology.
Brazilian Fintech Méliuz Plans $78M Equity Offering to Buy Bitcoin, Shares Plunge
Brazilian fintech Méliuz plans a $78M equity offering to buy bitcoin, causing shares to drop over 8%. The firm will allocate all proceeds to BTC, expanding its crypto treasury holdings.
XRP Lending Goes Institutional—New Platform Targets US Public Companies – Finance Bitcoin News
A new institutional lending platform targets US public companies, offering XRP-backed crypto loans with futures hedging for NYSE and Nasdaq-listed firms, facilitated by Hyperscale Data Inc.’s subsidiary.
