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.
OpenAI raised $40 billion in a record funding round led by SoftBank, boosting its valuation to $300 billion. The investment comes as the company plans an open-weight AI model release and faces pressure to restructure into a for-profit entity.
SEC Chair nominee Paul Atkins faced little crypto scrutiny during his Senate hearing, signalling potential regulatory progress. However, concerns remain over conflicts linked to the Trump family’s crypto ventures.
Bitcoin investor Chun Wang led the first private space mission to fly over both the North and South Poles on 1 April 2025. The mission, called Fram2, includes scientific experiments and highlights the growing role of private space exploration.
Tether has purchased 8,888 BTC for $735 million, increasing its Bitcoin holdings to 92,647 BTC, as part of its strategy to strengthen reserves with Bitcoin.
UPCX suffered a $70 million exploit, with 18.4 million UPC tokens stolen—surpassing the circulating supply. Cyvers traced the breach to a ProxyAdmin contract flaw, enabling unauthorised withdrawals. Despite the scale, market impact remains minimal, and the stolen tokens are untouched. How long will they stay that way?
Andre Rebelo murdered his mother in 2020 to claim over AUD $1 million from fraudulent life insurance policies. He staged her death as natural causes, but investigators uncovered his scheme when he rushed to collect the payout.
As TikTok's April 5 ownership deadline approaches, its future in the US remains uncertain. President Donald Trump will hold a White House meeting on Wednesday to discuss potential investors before the crucial decision.
Mastercard is launching a programme to accelerate virtual card adoption, enhancing interactions across banks, platforms, and businesses. By leveraging advanced VCN technology, Mastercard is enabling seamless, consumer-like commercial payments.
GameStop raised $1.5 billion through a convertible note offering to buy Bitcoin and strengthen its balance sheet. Despite initial excitement, the move led to a drop in the company's stock, as investors grew wary of the increased debt.
USDC payments are now available on Sony's Singapore online store, with the company suggesting that additional cryptocurrencies may be introduced in the future.