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.
ARK 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.
Fundstrat’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.
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.
DBS 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.
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.
Robinhood extends its commission-free crypto trading to EU users amid the ongoing MiCA regulation. The move capitalizes on the EU's comprehensive crypto asset policies, providing a strategic alternative to the challenging US regulatory landscape.
Tokens that have previously been delisted in the US are also available for trading in the EU.
The quarterly financial report from Robinhood is out, with slightly disappointing news for stockholders but highly fascinating news for EU customers.
Robinhood Markets today rolls out a new self-custodial wallet, while Revolut continues its expansion into Europe with an FCA registration.
Robinhood's crypto related activities have been on an expansion but it has now been charged with regulatory violation. The recent-most ...
Robinhood, the discount brokerage that promotes cryptocurrency trading among mainstream users, is said to be in trouble.
Robinhood, a discount brokerage that popularized crypto trading among mainstream users, has fallen on hard times.
Transaction app Robinhood will use Chainalysis’ compliance monitoring solution, Know-Your-Transaction, as well as its investigative software, Chainalysis Reactor.
“We launched Cove Markets three years ago to help crypto investors get the most out of their trading experience,” said Cove Markets CEO and co-founder Scott Knudsen.
Robinhood has renewed its global expansion plans by acquiring the British crypto firm Ziglu after aborting its U.K. expansion back in 2020.