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.
The CBN's decision to revoke its ban on cryptocurrency dealings is a landmark moment, expected to catalyze innovation and confidence in Nigeria’s digital finance sector.
Judge Rakoff's rulings present a complex scenario for Terraform Labs, with both favorable and adverse outcomes in their legal battle with the SEC.
Bounce Brand's pledge pools for the AMMX token have significantly exceeded expectations, indicating robust investor confidence and innovation in the DeFi sector.
Jupiter Project revamps its JUP token strategy, emphasizing equitable community-focused distribution and governance.
The Indonesian government's push for crypto exchanges to register with the Commodity Future Exchange (CFX) signals a significant shift in the regulatory landscape for digital assets in the country.
Global adoption of CBDCs, with over 130 countries involved, poses a significant threat to the US dollar's dominance in international finance. As the BRICS alliance advances alongside CBDC developments, 2024 emerges as a pivotal year defining the dollar's future amidst escalating de-dollarization efforts.
On-chain data reveals that the victim lost a total of 275,700 LINK, currently valued at $4.33 million, in two rapid transactions within a minute of approving the transaction.
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong issued a cautionary note to the public, unveiling a concerning deepfake video circulating online. The fabricated clip, supposedly featuring PM Lee in an interview with CGTN, endorses a crypto investment platform allegedly approved by the government.
ZachXBT accuses X user scaredofboobs of being none other than the alleged scammer behind NFT Machine. According to ZachXBT's Telegram channel on Dec. 28, he boldly asserts, "X/Twitter User scaredofboobs is a scammer known as NFT Machine."
Bitcoin Cats launches Genesis NFT collection on Bitcoin Ordinals, sale on BakerySwap.