According to SoSoValue data, as of 8:00 AM ET on April 20, 2026, global listed companies (excluding mining companies) saw a net purchase of $2.542 billion in Bitcoin last week, an increase of 154.2% compared to the previous week. Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) announced an investment of $2.54 billion (a 154% increase from the previous week) to purchase 34,164 Bitcoins at a price of $74,395, bringing its total holdings to 815,061 Bitcoins. Japanese listed company Metaplanet did not purchase any Bitcoin last week. In addition, four other companies purchased Bitcoin last week. On April 15, US asset management company Strive announced the purchase of 27 bitcoins, bringing its total holdings to 13,768 bitcoins; the specific purchase amount was not disclosed. On April 16, Japanese fashion brand ANAP invested $410,000 to acquire 5.07 bitcoins at a price of $81,607.50, bringing its total holdings to 1,422.1041 bitcoins. On April 14, UK-based Bitcoin company The Smarter Web Company announced an investment of $800,000 to purchase 11 bitcoins at a price of $72,702, bringing its total holdings to 2,706 bitcoins. On April 20, a French Bitcoin company announced an investment of $920,000 to purchase 12 bitcoins at a price of $72,102.50, bringing its total holdings to 2,937 bitcoins. As of press time, the total number of Bitcoins held by listed companies worldwide (excluding mining companies) is 1,081,576, an increase of 3.28% compared to last week, with a current market value of approximately US$81.65 billion, accounting for 5.4% of Bitcoin's circulating market capitalization.

Bitmine Chairman Tom Lee stated that market signs indicate the current "crypto winter" is nearing its end. He pointed out that ETH has rebounded by approximately 41% since its early February lows, outperforming the S&P 500 in recent times. He believes Ethereum is currently benefiting primarily from two narratives: the advancement of tokenization of traditional financial assets and the increasing demand for public blockchain infrastructure from AI systems. Furthermore, he noted that historically, crypto bear markets have often been accompanied by significant stock market corrections, and the current changes in the macroeconomic environment may indicate that this cycle is nearing its end. (Prnewswire)

Bitcoin mining company Ionic Digital produced 28.05 BTC in March, a 14.9% decrease month-over-month, with an average daily hashrate of 2.04 EH/s, down 19.4% month-over-month. The company stated that it did not sell any Bitcoin in March and maintains a zero-debt structure. As of March 31, its Bitcoin holdings increased to 2815.6 BTC, an increase of approximately 28.2 BTC from the previous month. (PRNewswire)

The Philippine Central Bank has highlighted recent pressures on oil prices as stemming from global supply shocks. According to Jin10, the bank remains vigilant regarding the potential spillover effects and the risk of inflation expectations becoming unanchored. The central bank's focus is on maintaining stability in the face of these external economic pressures.

According to official sources, Bitmine added 101,627 ETH last week, marking its fastest accumulation since the week of December 15, 2025.

BitMine has recently expanded its Ethereum holdings by acquiring an additional 101,627 ETH. According to Foresight News, as of April 19, 2026, the company's total Ethereum holdings have reached 4,976,485 ETH, representing approximately 4.12% of the total Ethereum supply. BitMine's portfolio, which includes cryptocurrencies, cash, and other investment assets, is valued at approximately $12.9 billion. This includes $1.12 billion in cash, 199 Bitcoin, $200 million in equity assets from Beast Industries, and a $107 million investment in Eightco Holdings (ORBS). Furthermore, BitMine has staked 3,334,637 ETH, valued at around $7.7 billion, with an annualized staking yield of approximately $221 million.

The tokenization of some assets does not create any value that traditional finance cannot provide, and the motivation for some is not in the tokenization itself at all.

International spot gold is currently addressing a significant gap in market positioning, which emerged due to escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran over the weekend. According to Jin10, while some progress has been made in closing this gap, the situation remains uncertain and requires further observation. Meanwhile, international spot silver is experiencing a downward trend in its rebound attempts, with its peak points gradually declining. The market is closely monitoring the ability to sustain these levels amid ongoing challenges.

The Netherlands has committed over €950 million ($1.1 billion) to alleviate the economic repercussions of the Iran war on Dutch households and businesses. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting the country's proactive measures to address potential fuel shortages. This financial allocation aims to cushion the impact on the economy and ensure stability amid the ongoing conflict. The Dutch government is preparing for possible disruptions in fuel supply, which could affect various sectors. This move underscores the importance of safeguarding national interests and maintaining economic resilience during international crises.

DefiLlama founder 0xngmi has addressed claims regarding the overestimation of Aave's Total Value Locked (TVL) due to circular lending. According to Odaily, 0xngmi stated on the X platform that these assertions are inaccurate. He explained that in TVL calculations, lent assets are excluded, meaning circular lending does not inflate the total locked value. For instance, deposited assets are included in TVL, while the corresponding lent portion is offset. He further noted that DefiLlama has already removed duplicate calculations caused by Ethena-related collateral cycles, suggesting that the concerns lack foundation.

Germany is urging the European Union to prioritize the industrial shift towards cleaner energy in its upcoming review of the carbon market. Bloomberg posted on X that this move comes in response to increasing power and fuel prices, which have sparked criticism of the EU's primary climate strategy. The review aims to address these concerns and ensure the carbon market effectively supports the transition to sustainable energy sources.

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The main purpose is to facilitate the secondary market trading of tokenized open-ended funds approved by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) on SFC-licensed virtual asset trading platforms.