Metaplanet has purchased additional Bitcoin for its treasury, advancing its goal of holding 210,000 BTC by 2027. Summary Metaplanet added 463 BTC on August 4, bringing total holdings to 17,595 BTC. BTC Yield year-to-date is 170%, with bitcoin per share rising 22× in 11 months. Capital raise, bond redemptions, and expansion targets signal continued BTC…
Crypto markets tanked hard over the weekend as Bitcoin retreated back to support at $112,000 as trade tariff economic uncertainty returned, quashing risk appetite. Trump rolled out new “reciprocal” tariffs through an executive order, and a weak US jobs report caused markets to stumble late last week. Trade tensions are back in the spotlight as…
SharpLink Gaming has continued its aggressive Ethereum acquisition strategy, purchasing another 15,822 ETH worth approximately $53.9 million. Summary SharpLink added 30,755 ETH for $108.6M, bringing its holdings to 480,031 ETH. The entire treasury is staked and leadership includes ex-BlackRock and Consensys executives. Analysts are split, with some praiing institutional momentum and others warning of overvaluation….
Key Takeaways SharpLink Gaming spent $43 million in USDC to buy 11,259 ETH at a price of $3,828 per ETH. This purchase increases SharpLink’s total Ethereum holdings to 449,276 ETH, currently valued at $1.7 billion. Share this article SharpLink Gaming, known for adopting an Ethereum (ETH) treasury strategy, has acquired 11,259 ETH for around $43…
Now, what that means is that the total amount of circulating stablecoins of these eight denominations (e.g., USDT) was collectively worth approximately $245 billion US dollars, according to CoinMarketCap data as of the time of this writing. Stablecoins Compared To US Dollar Base Supply Stablecoins are already a significant part of the financial economy in…
A previously unreported Bitcoin theft from late 2020 has now been revealed as the largest crypto hack in history. According to a new analysis by blockchain intelligence firm Arkham, 127,000 BTC—worth $3.5 billion at the time—was drained from the Chinese mining pool Lubian on Dec. 28, 2020. The breach went unnoticed for more than four…
Key Takeaways Visa has added PYUSD, USDG, and EURC stablecoins to its settlement platform. The expansion includes support for Stellar and Avalanche blockchains, enabling broader cross-border and onchain transactions. Share this article Visa is expanding its stablecoin settlement platform to include PayPal USD (PYUSD), Global Dollar (USDG), and Circle’s euro-backed EURC stablecoin, along with support…
White-collar crime surrounding cryptocurrencies was rampant in the early days of the industry. Still, the law is continuing to crack down on those who took advantage of the lack of regulation available at the time. What was touted as innovation turned out to be a scheme used to fund a person’s lavish lifestyle. Justice Served…
Cryptocurrency entrepreneur Justin Sun soared to the edge of space Sunday aboard a Blue Origin rocket, nearly three years after winning his seat with a $28 million bid. The TRON founder and Trump family ally had initially secured a spot on Blue Origin’s first crewed launch with Jeff Bezos in 2021, but postponed the flight….
Key Takeaways Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of MicroStrategy, described today’s earnings call as the company’s most important ever. Major Bitcoin-related news and announcements are expected during the earnings call. Share this article Strategy, the public company known for its pioneering Bitcoin treasury strategy, will report Q2 2025 earnings after today’s market close. Michael Saylor says…
