Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has injected $5 billion into its U.S. subsidiary, Metaplanet Treasury Corp., as part of its plan to grow its bitcoin (BTC) holdings and expand globally in the digital asset space. The funds will be used to accelerate the company’s “555 Million Plan” to buy up to 210,000 BTC by the end…
Share this article As the adoption of artificial intelligence accelerates, one fundamental challenge continues to surface across nearly every use case: models do not understand the world around them. Even the most advanced large language models (LLMs) are incredibly limited when it comes to context. They are excellent at reasoning, generation, and problem-solving, but only…
“I can’t see any significant growth over the next few years,” says Stryjak. “Other companies have caught up a little bit in terms of making things more durable and sustainable and repairable, and with consumers a key driver is still pricing and brand. Fairphone will have its loyal fan base, but I can’t see that…
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. BitPinas has no commercial relationship with any mentioned entity unless otherwise stated. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed into law Republic Act No. 12214, or the Capital Markets Efficiency Promotion Act (CMEPA), a landmark measure aimed at reducing friction costs, streamlining…
A company based in the UAE has invested $100 million in the Trump-linked WLFI (World Liberty Financial) Token. On 26 June 2025, WLFI and Aqua1 Foundation, a Web3 native investment fund, jointly announced their collaboration as a strategic manoeuvre to turbocharge the blockchain ecosystem for applications related to real-world asset (RWA) tokenisation, stablecoins and decentralised…
Looks like Apple has its first bona fide box office hit. The company has already produced critically-acclaimed and award-winning films for Apple TV+. In fact, while Netflix has reportedly spent millions on its Oscar campaigns, Apple’s “Coda” remains the only movie produced by a streaming service to win the Academy Award for Best Picture. It…
XRP climbed to $2.21 on June 29, 2025, marking a 1.3% gain on the day. The cryptocurrency posted a 24-hour trading volume of $1.32 billion and a market capitalization of $130.54 billion, trading within an intraday range of $2.18 to $2.22. XRP The 1-hour XRP/ USDT chart highlights short-term momentum that is skewing bullish. Following…
A new report by TRM Labs has revealed that 2025 has had the worst ever first half of the year in terms of hacks and exploits, with more than $2.5 billion stolen in that period. However, while the figure surpassed the previous H1 record set in 2022, the numbers were considerably skewed by just one…
The influential financial advisor who wrote the 2021 book “The Truth about Crypto” is reportedly increasing his recommended investment allocation for crypto. CNBC reports that Ric Edelman, who previously said that allocating as much as 1% to crypto was reasonable, is now saying that financial advisors should recommend allocating between 10% and 40% to digital…
The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times‘ revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who…
