Metaplanet has reached 10,000 Bitcoin six months ahead of its target, becoming the ninth-largest public holder and surpassing Coinbase. It raised funds through zero-interest bonds and a record $5.4 billion equity programme, with plans to own 1% of all Bitcoin by 2027.
JoyA Chinese man was arrested at Don Mueang Airport while trying to flee to Singapore after being accused of stealing over $6 million in Bitcoin from two investors. Thai police had been tracking him since April and stopped him just before he boarded the flight.
WeatherlyUkraine has introduced a draft law that would allow its central bank to hold cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin in its national reserves. The decision to include crypto assets would be entirely up to the central bank, with no obligation to act immediately.
WeatherlyThe Czech Justice Ministry accepted a €40 million Bitcoin donation from a convicted criminal, sparking a major political scandal. Justice Minister Pavel Blažek resigned, and Eva Decroix was appointed to help restore public trust ahead of upcoming elections.
AnaisParaguay’s president’s X account was hacked, and a fake post falsely claimed the country had made Bitcoin legal tender. The government quickly denied the claim, launched an investigation, and is working with X to restore security.
AnaisUS and El Salvador held a high-level meeting to strengthen cooperation on Bitcoin and digital assets. They discussed ways to work together on Bitcoin innovation and develop clearer crypto regulations.
WeatherlyCalifornia has passed a bill to claim inactive cryptocurrency from exchange accounts after three years with no user activity. The assets will not be sold but held safely until owners reclaim them.
WeatherlyTrump Media is entering the Bitcoin ETF race. But can it compete with Wall Street titans like BlackRock and Fidelity?
XingChiA former Russian energy executive used stolen electricity to mine Bitcoin at home, causing losses to the power grid. Police seized his crypto and uncovered further corruption linked to his role in the energy sector.
WeatherlyVanadi, a Spanish coffee company, plans to invest $1.1 billion in Bitcoin and change its focus from coffee to digital assets. This decision follows a tough financial year, with the chairman hoping Bitcoin will help the company recover.
AnaisA former Russian energy executive used stolen electricity to mine Bitcoin at home, causing losses to the power grid. Police seized his crypto and uncovered further corruption linked to his role in the energy sector.
WeatherlyMeta has signed a 20-year agreement to source 1.1 gigawatts of nuclear energy from a facility in Illinois, marking a significant step in powering its expansive data centers and energy-intensive AI models.
CatherineA crypto project linked to Donald Trump quietly airdropped 47 USD1 stablecoins to thousands of WLFI token holders without any formal announcement. Some wallets quickly sent the tokens back, raising questions about the purpose and fairness of the distribution.
WeatherlyThe SEC is changing how it regulates crypto by creating clear rules instead of using tough enforcement. Chairman Paul Atkins says the goal is to protect investors while helping crypto and blockchain grow in the UK and beyond.
AnaisThe Singapore High Court rejected WazirX’s restructuring bid over transparency concerns tied to its $234.9 million hack. In response, the India-focused exchange is relocating to Panama and rebranding as Zensui, raising questions amidst Singapore’s tightening crypto regulations.
CatherineMoroccan police have arrested Badiss Mohamed Amide Bajjou in Tangier, a key suspect in France’s crypto kidnapping cases. His arrest follows an Interpol Red Notice and the earlier capture of 25 associates. A second suspected mastermind remains at large.
KikyoReddit has sued AI startup Anthropic for using millions of user comments without permission to train its chatbot, accusing it of ignoring requests to stop and breaking user agreements. This lawsuit is part of a broader legal battle between content creators and AI firms over the use of data without proper consent or payment.
WeatherlyElon Musk, with Rep. John Rose, is urging Americans to oppose Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” saying it undoes past spending cuts. The bill passed the House but faces Senate pushback, raising questions about Musk’s shift from ally to critic.
CatherineCircle raised $1.1 billion in its IPO after pricing shares at $31 due to strong investor demand. The listing puts the stablecoin firm on the New York Stock Exchange, with major backing from BlackRock and ARK.
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