Metaplanet Raises $880 Million Via Share Offering For Fresh BTC Purchases
Metaplanet, a Japanese firm known for its aggressive Bitcoin accumulation strategy, has announced plans to raise approximately $880 million through an overseas share issuance.

Metaplanet, a Japanese firm known for its aggressive Bitcoin accumulation strategy, has announced plans to raise approximately $880 million through an overseas share issuance.
The 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.
A 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.
Japan 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.
Arthur 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.
A 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.
Bitcoin has retraced below $117,000 after reaching an all-time high last week, signaling a pause in upward momentum and growing caution among investors.
Dutch 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.
The 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.
Taiwan’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.
Trump claimed to have ended Biden’s anti-Bitcoin stance, vowing to make the US a crypto leader and crediting Bitcoin’s record highs to his commitment.
Robinhood is expanding its crypto services to Singapore, using its Bitstamp acquisition to enter the market by late 2025. The move is part of a broader push into Asia, despite facing regulatory challenges in the US.
A Malaysian entrepreneur developed an AI chatbot, SOHAI, to waste scammers' time by engaging them in irrelevant conversations. Despite some challenges, the chatbot has received positive feedback, with users excited to test it against scammers.
Lightning Labs’ Olaoluwa Osuntokun clarified that the issue stemmed from a compromised user device rather than a flaw or vulnerability in the system.
OKX has secured the MiCA license, allowing it to offer regulated crypto services across 28 European countries. This milestone expands its reach to over 400 million users with local payment options and a variety of trading services.
In his first prison interview on 18 February, as customer repayments began, Sam Bankman-Fried aligned with Trump while condemning Biden’s “destructive” judicial politicisation—seemingly angling for a pardon. How far will he go for freedom?
Bybit CEO Ben Zhou criticized Pi Network as a scam and confirmed the exchange will not list its token. He cited past warnings from Chinese authorities and dismissed claims that Bybit ever sought a listing.
Vitalik Buterin expressed disappointment over criticism of Ethereum for not supporting blockchain casinos, stating that critics unfairly view Ethereum negatively for rejecting them. He reaffirmed his stance, emphasizing he would not endorse blockchain casinos.
32-year-old Ho Kai Xin used the stolen funds to indulge in luxury items, including Louis Vuitton handbags, sunglasses, and a Mercedes-Benz.
Antoine Mingo, a former concept artist for Pudgy Penguins, left the project in early 2023 due to creative differences with the leadership. He now leads a new NFT project called Burrrs, where he has full control over the artistic direction.