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In brief Metaplanet has finalized a $1.45 billion international share sale on Sept. 10. Most of the proceeds are allocated to Bitcoin purchases and income-generation operations. The company now holds 20,136 BTC worth $2.25 billion, making it the sixth-largest public corporate holder globally. Metaplanet is betting bigger on Bitcoin.The Tokyo-listed firm has locked in a…
In brief Strategy has purchased 1,955 BTC for $217.4 million at $111,196 per coin, following Friday’s S&P 500 rejection. The company now holds 638,460 BTC worth $71.5 billion, achieving “BTC Yield of 25.8% YTD 2025” for shareholders. Japan’s Metaplanet also bought 136 BTC for $15.2 million Monday, continuing the global corporate buying trend. Michael Saylor’s…
In brief Bitcoin dipped 1.3% below $110,000 but recorded strong ETF inflows of $633 million over two consecutive days—the best performance since early August. Long-term Bitcoin holders are moving their coins into ETFs in what an analyst calls an unusual redistribution pattern. Market sentiment remains cautious with 65% of prediction market users expecting Bitcoin to…
In brief The dollar index has dropped 11% this year, its sharpest fall since 1973. Gold is at record highs signaling U.S. institutions are hedging against inflation. A steepening yield curve for bonds points to higher long-term risks and potential support for Bitcoin. A weakening U.S. dollar, rising governance risks, and yield curve steepening are…
In brief Polygon’s Aishwary Gupta says no Indian government department wants ownership of stablecoin regulation, creating bureaucratic deadlock across agencies. Gupta estimates India could save $68 billion annually through stablecoin integration, but regulatory uncertainty prevents banks from acting. 80-85% of India’s top crypto talent has relocated internationally, Gupta said, while Asian neighbors advance clear stablecoin…
In brief Japanese crypto exchange Coincheck plans to acquire French digital asset prime brokerage Aplo. Aplo’s founders will remain with the firm and continue expansion under Coincheck’s umbrella. The deal marks Coincheck’s latest effort to broaden institutional and retail offerings abroad. Coincheck, one of Japan’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, said Tuesday it plans to acquire French…
In brief Metaplanet shareholders reportedly approved an $884 million overseas share sale, according to Reuters. The Tokyo meeting authorized preferred stock issuance potentially worth $3.8 billion, with Eric Trump attending as strategic adviser. The firm’s stock-dependent “flywheel” financing mechanism has “slowed” after both Metaplanet’s stock and Bitcoin slumped in price. Metaplanet Inc. shareholders reportedly approved…
Fans have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of the new entry in their favorite franchise for years, and it’s finally here. With Grand Theft Auto delayed into next year, that can only mean one thing: Hollow Knight: Silksong is coming, and it’s coming in just a few days. For those who have been patient, this news is…
In brief Thaksin met with crypto investors in Bangkok to discuss positioning Thailand as ASEAN’s digital asset treasury hub. The proposal includes support from Metaplanet, UTXO, and other global firms, according to meeting documentation reviewed by Decrypt. Backers argue the initiative could boost economic resilience and growth amid Thailand’s weak macro outlook. Former Thai Prime…
STRATEGY BUYS $357M IN BTC, ETH INFLOWS $1B+ IN 3 DAYS, NEW SOLANA DATSBTC falls to $108k then rebounds. $758m of liquidations as market falls. Biggest BTC deviation from Global M2 in 2 years. ETH ETFs see $1bn+ inflows in 3 days. HYPE leads L1s, buybacks to now be 99% of fees. Strategy buys $357m…
