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.
Binance is once again making progress by introducing special listings for cryptocurrencies like Dogecoin, Cardano, and Chainlink.
ETH's price has struggled, declining by 9% over the last 30 days.
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Since March 22, ADA wallets have increased by 100,000, bringing the total number of ADA wallets to 3.268 million as of April 19.
Yet another regulatory attack on self-hosted wallets, a digital dollar with privacy protections, and more of the same for spot BTC ETFs.
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There are a few ways for regulators to limit the usage of noncustodial wallets, but there is no way to ban it completely, SatoshiLabs CFO said.