Metaplanet and Smarter Web Boost Bitcoin Treasuries with Nearly $100 Million Purchase
Two publicly listed companies, Japan’s Metaplanet and the United Kingdom’s The Smarter Web Company, have collectively added close to $100 million worth of Bitcoin to their corporate reserves, further strengthening their positions among the world’s largest corporate holders of the cryptocurrency. Metaplanet’s $61.4 Million Acquisition On Tuesday, Tokyo-listed Metaplanet disclosed
Strategy Marks Five Years of Bitcoin Adoption with $18 Million Purchase
Michael Saylor’s company Strategy has celebrated the fifth anniversary of its Bitcoin treasury strategy by adding another $18 million worth of the cryptocurrency to its holdings. The acquisition brings the firm’s total Bitcoin stash to 628,946 BTC, making it the largest publicly listed holder of the digital asset. Latest Acquisition
Tether and Rumble Plan $1.17 Billion Takeover of AI Firm Northern Data
Tether and video platform Rumble have announced plans to acquire all shares of AI infrastructure operator Northern Data in a deal valued at around $1.17 billion. The move would see Tether become the largest shareholder in Rumble while expanding its influence in artificial intelligence and high-performance computing (HPC). Joint Bid
Binance Partners with Spain’s BBVA for Safer Crypto Custody Amid Ongoing Trust Issues
In a bid to rebuild investor trust in centralised cryptocurrency exchanges, Binance has joined hands with BBVA, one of Spain’s largest banks, to offer independent custody services for customer assets. The move marks a significant shift towards integrating traditional banking safeguards in the crypto industry, following widespread scepticism after the
Bitcoin’s “Fair Value” Pegged at $167K According to Energy-Based Metric
Bitcoin’s Current Price Lags Behind Energy Value Estimate Bitcoin is significantly undervalued compared to its energy-derived “fair” price, according to new analysis by Capriole Investments. The company’s founder, Charles Edwards, suggests that Bitcoin should be trading at approximately $167,800, based on the cryptocurrency’s Energy Value metric. This implies that Bitcoin’s
Hyperliquid Drives DeFi Perp DEX Volumes to Record $487 Billion in July
Decentralised finance (DeFi) perpetual futures exchanges have reached an all-time high in trading volume, with the sector recording a remarkable $487 billion in July 2025. Leading this surge is Hyperliquid, which alone contributed $319 billion, reflecting the growing traction of decentralised platforms over their centralised counterparts. Hyperliquid Leads the Pack
XRP Whales Offload $1.9 Billion as Analysts Warn of Potential 30% Crash
XRP’s recent price surge may be under threat as on-chain data reveals that major investors have been quietly offloading their holdings. In the past month alone, whales have reportedly sold off tokens worth nearly $1.91 billion, raising concerns among analysts who warn of a possible 30 per cent drop if
BDACS Launches XRP Custody for Korean Institutions Amid Growing Crypto Demand
South Korea’s BDACS has officially launched institutional custody services for XRP, signalling a major development in the country’s digital asset infrastructure. The rollout follows a partnership with Ripple and integration with leading South Korean exchanges, providing institutional clients with secure and regulated access to one of the world’s most actively
Smarter Web Company Raises $21 Million Through Bitcoin-Denominated Bonds
The UK-based Smarter Web Company has raised £15.8 million ($21 million) through a Bitcoin-denominated convertible bond offering, marking a rare and innovative move in British capital markets. The publicly listed firm, which already holds Bitcoin on its corporate balance sheet, launched the bond under the name “Smarter Convert” in collaboration
Galaxy Digital Returns to Profit in Q2 with $31 Million Income and Major Bitcoin Accumulation
Galaxy rebounds after steep Q1 loss Galaxy Digital has reported a net profit of $30.7 million for the second quarter of 2025, marking a dramatic turnaround from its $295 million loss in Q1. The recovery was largely driven by gains in balance sheet holdings and strong performance from its global
