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.
One of the best ways to implement zkEVM is through Polygon because of its strong business development capabilities.
Through three rounds of RetroPGF, Optimism has funded many start-up projects and continued to inject blood into many existing projects. It is the furthest project in the field of public goods funding.
Meme coins linked to Donald Trump soar, driven by Mechanism Capital's strategic positions ahead of the U.S. Presidential elections.
Disney has revealed another immersive experience. This time it’s not a headset, but a VR floor “Holotile Floor”. Disney positions it as "the world's first multi-person, omni-directional, modular, scalable virtual reality treadmill floor".
São Paulo Football Club pioneers NFT tickets for their upcoming match with Flamengo on December 6th, using the Smart Ticket system from their tech hub. This blockchain-based innovation challenges traditional ticketing, offering fans tiered pricing for tokenized tickets with tangible and digital experiences, aligning with the 'Loyalty 3.0' trend to enhance customer engagement.
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Commissioner Kristin N. Johnson said that the regulator is monitoring crypto clearinghouse LedgerX on a “daily if not hourly basis.”
President Xi wants China to be the world’s leader in blockchain technology but has banned its most popular uses.
Although traditional fund managers remain hesitant about investing in Bitcoin and Ether, their exposure to digital assets appears to be growing.
Ownix CEO Guy Elhanani revealed to Cointelegraph that the first five NFTs will be debuted by FC Barcelona during a minting event at the end of November.