Metaplanet Inc. added 696 BTC in Q1 2025, using options to lower acquisition costs. The firm’s total Bitcoin holdings reached 4,046 BTC. Japan’s Metaplanet Grows Bitcoin War Chest to 4,046 BTC Japan’s publicly listed bitcoin treasury company, Metaplanet Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 3350 / OTCQX: MTPLF), announced on April 1 that it had increased its […]
Read MoreUS Senator Goes Full Bull on Bitcoin Mining With FLARE Act
A powerful new federal bill offers full tax expensing to crypto miners capturing flared gas, turning wasted energy into bitcoin-fueled grid dominance. FLARE Act Sets the Stage for US Energy Reform and Bitcoin Mining Expansion U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) announced on March 31 the introduction of the Facilitate Lower Atmospheric Released Emissions (FLARE) Act, […]
Read MoreGrayscale Seeks SEC Approval to List Crypto ETF With BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL, ADA Holdings
Grayscale has filed with the SEC to list its digital large cap fund as an ETF on NYSE Arca, offering exposure to bitcoin, ethereum, XRP, solana, and cardano. Grayscale’s Digital Large Cap Fund Targets NYSE Arca Listing for Broader Crypto Exposure Crypto asset manager Grayscale Investments filed a Form S-3 registration statement with the U.S. […]
Read MoreUS Dollar Safe-Haven Status in Jeopardy as Tariffs Erode Global Trust, Expert Warns
The U.S. dollar’s reign as the world’s safe-haven currency is under threat, an expert warns, citing inflation, tariffs, and fading global trust in U.S. leadership. US Dollar Could Lose Global Throne With Inflation Rising and Allies Backing Away A major shake-up to the global financial order could be looming, according to Nigel Green, CEO of […]
Read MoreStablecoin Issuer Circle Files for IPO
Circle Internet Group Inc., a leading stablecoin operator, is aiming to go public with an S-1 filing that outlines major opportunities and challenges in the fast-evolving digital finance sector. Circle’s High-Stakes Leap Into Public Trading Circle, the issuer behind the widely circulated stablecoin USDC, has unveiled plans for an initial public offering (IPO), signaling a […]
Read MoreFormer Monero Maintainer Warns About Upcoming Wave of AI-Assisted KYC Fraud
Former maintainer of Monero Ricardo Spagni, known in crypto circles as Fluffypony, has alerted about the collapse of the current Know Your Customer (KYC) strategies at the hands of artificial intelligence (AI) tools. On X, Spagni assessed that still-in-use KYC procedures are on the way out, declaring that within the next 24 months “there will […]
Read MoreAI Coins Rebound as OpenAI’s $40B Raise Sparks Fresh Momentum
Artificial intelligence (AI)-linked cryptocurrencies climbed sharply on Tuesday after OpenAI secured a $40 billion capital injection from Japan’s Softbank, Microsoft, and other investors. With this latest round, OpenAI’s valuation now stands at $300 billion. OpenAI’s $40B Funding Round Lifts AI Cryptos and AI Agent Assets Across the Board AI has returned to the forefront of […]
Read MoreBitcoin ETFs Face $71 Million Exit Amid Tariff Concerns as Ether ETFs Gain $6 Million
Bitcoin ETFs saw a $71 million outflow to start the week, extending Friday’s losses, while ether ETFs added $6.42 million in inflows. Investors may be reacting to economic concerns, including upcoming tariffs from President Trump. Bitcoin ETF Outflows Continue as Investors React to Market Uncertainty Bitcoin ETFs stumbled into the new week, shedding $71.07 million […]
Read MoreTether Bought 8,888 BTC and Now Holds $7.8B in Bitcoin
The world’s largest stablecoin provider Tether, on April 1 revealed bitcoin purchases totaling 8,888 BTC made during the first quarter of 2025, bringing its overall bitcoin holdings to 92,647 BTC or a mammoth $7.8 billion. Onchain data shows that the Q1 purchases were all moved simultaneously into Tether’s primary bitcoin wallet on March 31st. The […]
Read MoreStocks and Crypto Markets Rally Ahead of Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariff Reveal
The crypto economy climbed Tuesday, mirroring gains in equities, as markets moved in anticipation of President Donald Trump’s tariff blueprint, an event many have dubbed “Liberation Day.” Wall Street and Crypto Align Ahead of April 2 Trade Shake-Up Each time Trump introduced a new tariff idea during his tenure as the 47th U.S. president, financial […]
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