Metaplanet, a Japanese firm known for its aggressive Bitcoin accumulation strategy, has announced plans to raise approximately $880 million through an overseas share issuance.
XingChiThe 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.
AnaisA 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.
WeatherlyJapan 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.
AnaisArthur 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.
WeatherlyA 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.
WeatherlyBitcoin has retraced below $117,000 after reaching an all-time high last week, signaling a pause in upward momentum and growing caution among investors.
XingChiDutch 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.
XingChiThe 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.
WeatherlyTaiwan’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.
WeatherlyThe 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.
AnaisAuthorities in Zaporizhia have arrested a 35-year-old man suspected of breaching over 5,000 user accounts linked to a major international hosting provider. According to the police, the alleged cyberattack resulted in damages exceeding $4.4 million.
KikyoCalifornia 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.
WeatherlyUS authorities seized 145 domains and crypto linked to BidenCash, a dark web marketplace accused of selling over 15 million stolen credit cards and earning $17 million. The site promoted itself by leaking card data to attract cybercriminals.
CatherineUS 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.
WeatherlyA man who promoted a fake crypto project linked to stem cell tech has been ordered to pay over $1.1 million. He ignored the SEC’s fraud lawsuit, leading to a default judgment in court.
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