Metaplanet Raises $880 Million Via Share Offering For Fresh BTC Purchases
Metaplanet, a Japanese firm known for its aggressive Bitcoin accumulation strategy, has announced plans to raise approximately $880 million through an overseas share issuance.

Metaplanet, a Japanese firm known for its aggressive Bitcoin accumulation strategy, has announced plans to raise approximately $880 million through an overseas share issuance.
The UAE has built a Bitcoin reserve of around 6,300 BTC, worth up to $740 million, mainly through state-backed mining. This makes it one of the largest national holders, ranking just ahead of El Salvador.
A Philippine lawmaker has proposed that the central bank buy 2,000 bitcoins each year for five years, creating a national reserve of 10,000 coins. The plan aims to strengthen the country’s finances and provide a long-term store of value alongside traditional reserves like gold and foreign currency.
Japan plans to tax crypto profits at a flat 20% instead of rates as high as 55%. The regulator also aims to allow crypto ETFs and approve the country’s first yen-backed stablecoin.
Arthur Hayes, the BitMEX co-founder pardoned by Donald Trump, has invested in a stem cell firm with clinics in Mexico and Bangkok. He is also backing crypto treasury firms while warning that the market may already be overheating.
A Pennsylvania lawmaker has put forward a bill to stop politicians and their families from owning or trading crypto while in office. The plan follows claims that Donald Trump has used his role to profit from tokens like his own memecoin.
Bitcoin has retraced below $117,000 after reaching an all-time high last week, signaling a pause in upward momentum and growing caution among investors.
Dutch cryptocurrency company Amdax is preparing to launch one of Europe’s most ambitious Bitcoin strategies yet: creating a dedicated Bitcoin treasury firm, seeking a listing on Amsterdam’s Euronext, and ultimately aiming to acquire 1% of the total Bitcoin supply.
The SEC has delayed decisions on several crypto ETFs, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, Litecoin, and Dogecoin, pushing most deadlines into October. Regulators are working on new listing standards that could allow faster approvals of altcoin ETFs once rules are finalised.
Taiwan’s WiseLink led a $10 million funding round for Nasdaq-listed Top Win International, helping the company buy Bitcoin and expand into digital assets. The deal makes WiseLink the first public Taiwanese firm to back a Bitcoin treasury strategy and aims to combine crypto holdings with cross-border business operations.
Top enterprises participate in a bidding process with the aim of resurrecting FTX from its financial distress. Meanwhile, SBF’s awaiting sentencing for alleged fund misappropriation.
US introduces bills to limit China's role in blockchain and cryptocurrency, aiming to protect national security and data privacy.
Ubisoft, a prominent AAA gaming studio, has recently announced its collaboration with blockchain gaming company Immutable to explore the realm of Web3 games.
Created in the 1990s to invest Norway's oil and gas revenues abroad and handled by Norges Bank Investment Management, the fund currently holds stakes in over 9,200 companies, and has a diverse portfolio spanning equities, bonds, property, and renewable projects worldwide.
This collaboration purportedly opens new sales channels and revenue streams, offering a suite of services covering pay-ins, payouts, B2B cross-border payments, and invoicing for merchants.
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has proposed a rule under the USA Patriot Act, designating cryptocurrency "mixing" transactions as a primary money laundering concern.
OneCoin's ex-compliance chief pleads guilty to fraud, potentially 10 years in prison, amidst broader legal actions against the scheme.
Ethereum-based altcoin Tellor has taken the spotlight with a remarkable surge, soaring over 1,000% in just three months and reaching an impressive $131.
The inaugural STO, led by Grinnodot, the parent company of Sunnyfounder, introduces the loosely translated "Sunshine Green Benefit Debt STO."
MuesliSwap, the Cardano-based decentralized exchange, faces growing discontent among users over prolonged delays in launching the refund claim site.