Sharplink Gaming Secures $425 Million to Launch Ethereum Treasury Strategy – Crypto News Bitcoin News

Sharplink Gaming secures $425 million to adopt Ethereum as its treasury reserve asset, appointing Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin as board chairman.
Tether Invests $5 Billion in U.S. Firms, Highlights Treasury Holdings Amid Regulatory Scrutiny News ETHNews

Tether invested $5 billion in U.S. firms like Rumble and Blackrock Neurotech, holds $120B in U.S. Treasuries, and faces regulatory scrutiny amid stablecoin debates.
Strive Raises $750 Million to Fuel Bitcoin Treasury Purchases – Decrypt

Strive Asset Management raised $750 million to buy Bitcoin, with potential for $1.5 billion total. The firm plans unique accumulation strategies to outperform peers.
Consensys CEO Joe Lubin Is Poised to Become Ethereum’s Michael Saylor – “The Defiant”

Consensys CEO Joe Lubin is set to lead Ethereum corporate treasuries, joining SharpLink Gaming as chairman. The firm plans to raise $425M for an ETH treasury, mirroring Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin strategy.
Jack Dorsey’s Block Launches Bitcoin Payments on Square Terminals at Bitcoin 2025, Rolling Out in H2 2025 with Auto-Convert Option – “The Defiant”

Block announces Square terminals will accept Bitcoin via Lightning Network, with auto-convert to fiat option. Rollout begins in Las Vegas, expanding nationwide by 2026.
Trump Media Group reverses stance, confirms $2.5B Bitcoin capital raise

Trump Media and Technology Group confirms a $2.5B capital raise to purchase Bitcoin, reversing earlier denials. The funds include stock sales and bonds, aiming to bolster financial freedom and asset diversification.
Ramaswami’s Strive raises $750M for ‘alpha-generating’ Bitcoin buy strategy

Strive, founded by Vivek Ramaswamy, raised $750M for Bitcoin strategies including buying undervalued biotech firms and distressed Bitcoin claims, aiming to outperform Bitcoin’s value.
Publicly Traded SharpLink Raises $425M to Create Ethereum Treasury, Stock Jumps 420% – Decrypt

SharpLink Gaming raised $425M to buy Ethereum for its treasury, led by Consensys. Stock surged 420%. Funds will establish ETH as primary treasury asset, mirroring MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin strategy.
Wall Street Firm Cantor Begins Bitcoin Lending Operations – Crypto News Bitcoin News

Wall Street firm Cantor has started Bitcoin lending operations, offering up to $2B in financing for institutional clients using BTC as collateral.
BlackRock in-house portfolio boosts IBIT Bitcoin ETF exposure by 25%

BlackRock’s Strategic Income Opportunities Portfolio increased its IBIT Bitcoin ETF holdings by 25%, now holding 2.1M shares worth $99.4M, reflecting growing institutional crypto adoption.