Markets

Famed Short Seller Warns Strategy’s $51M Bitcoin Buy Signals Weak Demand for Latest Offering

In brief James Chanos warns that Strategy’s $51 million Bitcoin buy signals weak demand for its preferred stock offerings and criticizes the company for loosening shareholder protections. Strategy modified its equity issuance policy by adding “when otherwise deemed advantageous”, with Chanos alleging it gives CEO Michael Saylor more flexibility to dilute shares at lower valuations.…

Business

Metaplanet’s Bitcoin Treasury Swells to 18,888 BTC With Fresh Buy

In brief Metaplanet has bought a further 775 BTC for $93 million to bolster its corporate treasury. The Japanese firm’s Bitcoin stash is now worth roughly $2.17 billion, despite Bitcoin’s downturn over the weekend. Analysts told Decrypt that steady buying can tighten liquidity and raise near term volatility. Metaplanet Inc. bought an additional 775 Bitcoin…

Opinion

Morning Minute: Wall Street Loads Up on Bitcoin

Morning Minute is a daily newsletter written by Tyler Warner. The analysis and opinions expressed are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Decrypt. Subscribe to the Morning Minute on Substack.GM!Today’s top news: Crypto majors dip 3-6% overnight; BTC holds at $115,000 Gemini files to go public with ticker GEMI, timing TBD BTCS becomes first…

Opinion

Morning Minute: ETH Soars as BMNR Files to Buy $25B

Morning Minute is a daily newsletter written by Tyler Warner. The analysis and opinions expressed are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Decrypt. Subscribe to the Morning Minute on Substack.GM!Today’s top news: Crypto majors soar led by ETH and SOL; Bitcoin breaks $120,000 Tom Lee files to raise $20B ATM for more ETH; ETH…

Uncategorized

ETH ETF INFLOWS ATH, CIRCLE & STRIPE PLAN L1S, CPI TODAY

ETH ETF INFLOWS ATH, CIRCLE & STRIPE PLAN L1S, CPI TODAYBitcoin pulls back after falling short of ATH. ETH outperforms, ETFs hit record $1b+ inflows. Stripe building L1 blockchain for payments. Circle profit rises 53%, also building L1 chain. Strategy bought only $18m BTC last week. Metaplanet buys $61m BTC. BMNR now top ETH holders,…

Coins

Metaplanet Plans $3.7B Stock Raise to Fuel Massive Bitcoin Buying Spree

In brief Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has filed to raise $3.7 billion through preferred shares to fund Bitcoin purchases toward 210,000 BTC goal by 2027. The proposed offering represents 75% of its current market cap and requires shareholder approval on September 1. Metaplanet cautioned that no specific issuance plan exists yet, with Bitcoin trading rangebound…