Metaplanet, dubbed “Japan’s MicroStrategy,” has completed its goal of acquiring 10,000 Bitcoins , set for 2025, within just the first six months of the year.The Bitcoin treasury company has now surpassed Coinbase Global, which holds 9,267 BTC, to bec

Strategy has acquired $110.2 million worth of Bitcoin as the price trades near its all-time high level.According to a Monday US Securities and Exchange (SEC) filing, Strategy acquired 1,045 Bitcoin (BTC) at an average price of $105,426 per coin. The

By Dow Jones Newswires StaffU.S. stock futures were just above flat in early European trade, the dollar was slightly higher and U.S. Treasury yields stabilized after big falls Wednesday.Elsewhere, stocks in Asia ended mixed with solid gains in mainla

GameStop, the US video game and consumer electronics retailer, has confirmed its first Bitcoin investment, acquiring 4,710 Bitcoin, according to a statement posted May 28 on the company’s X account.The company did not specify how much it paid for the

Key takeawaysBitcoin candlesticks are a popular tool among Bitcoin traders because they’re simple to use and offer an intuitive way to understand market sentiment and trends.Bitcoin candlesticks are a rather old tool. Rice trader Honma Munehisa inven

Bitcoin’s recent all-time high may be linked to ongoing issues in the Japanese bond market in a development that may signal BTC’s growing recognition as a hedge against instability in the traditional financial (TradFi) system.Bitcoin’s price rose to

The United Kingdom government will require crypto companies to collect and report user and transaction data from 1 January 2026. This includes each user’s full name, home address, and tax identification number.Hefty Fine of £300 Per User for Misrepor

By Dow Jones Newswires StaffGlobal stocks were mixed and U.S. stock futures pointed to an unchanged open after a strong start to the week that was boosted by the U.S.-China trade truce.The dollar and Treasury yields eased early Friday in Europe as mo

A growing chorus of Bitcoin commentators is raising the alarm over the recent boom in publicly traded companies adopting Bitcoin-centric treasury strategies. The debate ignited this week after pseudonymous investor Stack Hodler (@stackhodler) describ

By Dow Jones Newswires StaffInvestors turned more cautious Tuesday as they awaited U.S. inflation data due at 1230 GMT and after Monday's rally as the U.S. and China slashed levies on each other's exports.U.S. stock futures pointed to a weaker open w

Metaplanet, a Japan-based investment firm, has acquired 1,241 Bitcoin for approximately $126.7 million. With this latest purchase, Metaplanet has surpassed El Salvador in total Bitcoin holdings, strengthening its position as one of the largest insti

Group of Seven (G7) leaders could discuss North Korea’s escalating cyberattacks and crypto thefts at an upcoming summit in Canada, mid-next month.Conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza will dominate discussions, but North Korea’s increasing cyber threats and

By Dow Jones Newswires StaffU.S. stock futures and global stock markets posted solid gains early Friday in Europe, lifted by strong U.S. tech earnings and signs of easing trade tensions.Asian stock markets rose after China's Commerce Ministry said it

USDC stablecoin issuer Circle has received in-principle approval (IPA) from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the company announced on April 29.The approval moves Circle closer to obtaining a fu

Shares of blank-check firm Cantor Equity Partners soared 42% on Friday, extending a scorching rally from the previous session as retail investors flocked to the stock.Over 2,200 users on Stocktwits.com, a social media platform for retail inv

Asian investment firms are stepping up their Bitcoin accumulation strategies, with Japan’s Metaplanet and Hong Kong’s HK Asia Holdings leading the way.Tokyo-based Metaplanet disclosed on April 24 that it acquired an additional 145 Bitcoin (BTC) for 1

Quantitative easing (QE), explained Quantitative easing (QE) is a non-traditional monetary policy tool used by central banks, particularly when interest rates are already low and cannot be reduced further. It was popularized during the 2008 global

Astar will make an announcement on April 22nd.ASTR InfoAstar Network (ASTR) holds the distinction of being Japan's most favored smart contract platform. It facilitates support for both Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) and WebAssembly (Wasm) environment

SINGAPORE, April 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With Bitcoin's price fluctuating below $100,000, many analysts predict a prolonged period of high volatility in the crypto market. Holding spot positions may struggle to generate short-term profits in su

The U.S. dollar gained on Thursday after its recent weakness across peer currencies appeared exhausted for the time being, while the euro weakened slightly after the European Central Bank cut rates for the seventh time in a year.The greenback has