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.
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Nigeria's EFCC arrested 792 suspects in Lagos, dismantling a cybercrime ring operating out of the Big Leaf Building, which was used for romance scams and fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes. The suspects, including foreign nationals, were found using high-tech equipment to deceive victims worldwide, primarily in the US, Canada, and Europe.
Travala (AVA) surged 300% after CZ revealed Binance’s early investment and the platform’s $100 million in annual revenue. However, with AVA's price dipping nearly 15%, can Travala make a comeback and deliver a holiday miracle?
CyberKongz recently received a Wells Notice from the SEC regarding NFTs and ERC-20 tokens. The collection has been critical of the current administration's crypto stance and is now focused on advocating for clearer, more transparent regulations in the NFT space.
The SEC has issued Wells Notices to both Unicoin and CyberKongz, accusing them of fraud and unregistered securities violations. Unicoin plans to fight the charges, while CyberKongz disputes the SEC’s claims, calling them a misunderstanding of blockchain technology.
Lido has stopped new staking on Polygon, but users can withdraw staked MATIC until 16 June 2025. The move follows low adoption and Lido's strategic focus on Ethereum.
Scammers are targeting crypto investors through social media platforms like YouTube, WhatsApp, and Telegram, offering fake trading advice and fraudulent investment schemes. They lure victims with fake platforms, celebrity endorsements, and manipulated interactions, leading to significant financial losses.
Meta's AI-powered Ray-Ban glasses now offer live AI, real-time translation, and music recognition, blending advanced features into daily life. Are these smart shades the future of wearable tech?
Amazon is using AI and machine learning to combat rising impersonation scams, especially during the holiday season. The company has successfully shut down thousands of phishing sites and phone numbers, but stresses the importance of collaboration with other industry players to fight fraud effectively.
OpenAI has launched a new search feature in ChatGPT, now available to all users, challenging Google’s dominance in the search engine market. The feature offers real-time information with web-sourced citations, marking a significant expansion for OpenAI in the AI-driven search space.