Metaplanet Is Now the Fourth-Largest Public Bitcoin Holder After Latest 5,268 BTC Buy
Metaplanet bought 5,268 BTC, raising its total holdings to 30,823 BTC and making it the fourth-largest publicly traded bitcoin treasury.

Metaplanet bought 5,268 BTC, raising its total holdings to 30,823 BTC and making it the fourth-largest publicly traded bitcoin treasury.
US regulators are investigating over 200 companies for unusual stock trading ahead of crypto-treasury announcements, suspecting possible insider leaks. The SEC and FINRA are checking compliance with disclosure rules, with potential fines and sanctions if violations are found.
MicroStrategy bought 196 more Bitcoin, raising its total holdings to 640,031 BTC, but funded most purchases by issuing over 3 million new shares. This share dilution has raised concerns among investors as the company’s stock underperforms despite strong Bitcoin gains.
Turkey is preparing a law that would let its financial crime agency, Masak, freeze cryptocurrency and bank accounts linked to illegal activity. The rules also aim to strengthen oversight of crypto exchanges and curb the use of rented accounts and suspicious wallets.
The company will change its name to Bitcoin Japan Corporation on 11 November 2025. It is launching a Bitcoin treasury business and plans to expand into related financial services.
Nearly 10 years after losing access to his Coinbase account, NBA legend Kevin Durant has finally regained control of his long-dormant Bitcoin stash. But what began as a feel-good recovery story has unexpectedly stirred anger among Coinbase users who say their own pleas for help have gone unanswered.
A new South Korean drama "To The Moon", follows three women investing in crypto during the 2017–2018 Bitcoin boom. It highlights the country’s $3.15 billion daily retail crypto market and growing regulatory oversight.
The Trump family’s American Bitcoin Corp started trading on Nasdaq, raising $2.1 billion and holding 2,443 Bitcoins to offer investors regulated crypto exposure. This comes as Donald Trump’s administration eases crypto regulations, boosting family-held digital assets worth over $5 billion.
US lawmakers are meeting with crypto leaders to discuss a bill that would let the government buy one million Bitcoin over five years. The plan aims to build a strategic Bitcoin reserve using budget-neutral funding, but it needs wider political support to move forward.
South African company Altvest plans to raise $210 million to buy Bitcoin and rebrand as Africa Bitcoin Corp. The firm aims to hold Bitcoin as a core reserve asset and list on regional and international exchanges.
Phantom faces mounting criticism over security concerns, with users accusing the wallet of neglecting its protocols and offering an inadequate response. The key question: Can Phantom restore user trust and ensure the safety of their funds?
The SEC launched a new task force on January 21, 2025, to develop a clear regulatory framework for cryptocurrency. Hester Peirce will lead the initiative, aiming to collaborate with the crypto industry for clearer guidelines.
President Trump plans to impose a 10% tariff on Chinese imports by February 1, citing China's alleged role in fentanyl trafficking. He also vows similar tariffs on the EU. As he takes a hardline trade stance, will it bolster his position or fuel economic tensions?
Three Nigerian fraudsters are accused as the perpetrators of an elaborate scam, using AI-generated images of Brad Pitt to trick a French woman into sending €830,000. The scam is part of a larger wave of cybercrime involving AI and deepfake technology.
Sanrio partnered with NTT Digital and other companies to launch a wellness-focused campaign using non-transferable NFTs to reward participants for completing wellness tasks. The initiative, part of NTT's Web3 Jam project, combines blockchain technology with real-world activities to enhance engagement and promote health.
Filmmakers Jonah Tulis and Blake J. Harris interviewed Ross Ulbricht for over 60 hours, exploring the story of the Silk Road founder who became a libertarian and crypto icon. After serving years of a life sentence, Ulbricht’s fate changed when former President Trump commuted his sentence on 21 January. With an upcoming documentary, is a fresh start on the horizon?
Bitwise registered a trust for a potential Dogecoin ETF in Delaware. Dogecoin's price surged following the news.
Rumours about the alleged kidnapping of Ledger co-founder Eric Larchevêque have sparked controversy, with reports dismissing them as a hoax due to a lack of evidence or police confirmation. The launch of the “Justice for Eric” meme coin added to the intrigue but quickly collapsed, highlighting the ongoing challenge of misinformation in the blockchain community.
False claims about a US Treasury-linked XRP wallet were spread by influencers, leading to the exposure of a crypto scam. The wallet, initially believed to be tied to major financial institutions, was traced to the Philippines and debunked as fraudulent.
Trump's Empire is a Telegram-based crypto game where players build a business and political empire while earning for a potential airdrop. The game uses Donald Trump's name and likeness but operates without his direct involvement. The key question: will the President endorse it or shut it down?