Metaplanet, a Japanese firm known for its aggressive Bitcoin accumulation strategy, has announced plans to raise approximately $880 million through an overseas share issuance.
XingChiARK Invest bought $15.6 million worth of BitMine shares, raising its total investment in the company to over $300 million. BitMine is building a large Ethereum treasury, now holding 1.71 million ETH worth nearly $8 billion.
WeatherlyFundstrat’s Tom Lee said Ethereum may have reached its lowest point “within hours” as the crypto market began to recover. He highlighted that ETH’s current setup offers a strong risk-to-reward scenario, with a potential rebound to $5,100–$5,450 if the trend holds.
WeatherlyThe 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.
AnaisA 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.
WeatherlyJapan 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.
AnaisArthur 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.
WeatherlyA 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.
WeatherlyDBS has launched its first tokenised structured notes on Ethereum, breaking $100,000 investments into $1,000 units for easier trading. The notes, initially linked to cryptocurrencies, are available to accredited and institutional investors through local digital platforms.
WeatherlyBitcoin has retraced below $117,000 after reaching an all-time high last week, signaling a pause in upward momentum and growing caution among investors.
XingChiOKX can provide digital payment tokens and cross-border remittance services in Singapore under the Payment Services Act 2019 (PS Act)
JinseFinanceJinseFinanceThe Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) recently held its seventh annual meeting of the Cyber Security Advisory Panel (CSAP) with cybersecurity experts from around the world. Topics covered included the growing challenges in mobile banking security due to the increase in online scams and the expanding use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the financial industry.
JoyFor the first time in more than a decade, MAS will be getting a new Managing Director
ClementThis release follows a public consultation, and would cover single-currency stablecoins.
ClementThe Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has revealed a new regulatory framework that will focus on maintaining a consistent value for stablecoins, bolstered by feedback from a public consultation held in October 2022.
DavinThe Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced its commitment to allocate 150 million Singapore Dollars (around $112 million) over three years for the renewed Financial Sector Technology and Innovation (FSTI 3.0) Scheme.
DavinSingapore's banking system does not have significant exposures to the failed banks
Monetary Authority of SingaporeThis stage of Project Orchid explored the potential use cases for a digital Singapore dollar as well as the infrastructure required to implement one.
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