Tokyo-listed Metaplanet Inc., often referred to as Japan’s MicroStrategy, has announced the issuance of its fourth series of ordinary bonds worth 4.5 billion yen (approximately $30 million). The proceeds from the bonds will be directed toward purchasing Bitcoin (BTC), continuing the company’s strategic reserve asset expansion. The bonds carry a
Spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs recorded $870 million in daily inflows on Friday, demonstrating strong investor confidence. Bitcoin ETFs led the surge with $597.5 million, while Ether ETFs attracted $273.6 million, according to data from SoSoValue. The robust inflows coincided with Bitcoin struggling to breach the $102,000 resistance level. Grayscale’s
The National Center for Public Policy Research has submitted a proposal to Amazon.com Inc., urging the tech giant to evaluate adding Bitcoin (BTC) to its corporate treasury. The proposal will be considered at Amazon’s annual shareholder meeting in April 2025. This initiative aligns with similar efforts, such as the recent
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao recently dismissed recurring claims that “Bitcoin is dead,” reaffirming Bitcoin’s durability in the face of doubt. Posting on X, CZ shared a link to the “Bitcoin is Dead” website, which catalogues predictions of Bitcoin’s decline. Despite its global financial influence, Bitcoin faces persistent criticism, a trend
The crypto market has progressed further in its bullish movements, with Bitcoin steadying at the $75K level. Meanwhile, the community has begun speculating on new regulatory leadership and other changes that would follow suit after the US elections. Amid this spur of activity, Coinbase has deployed its very first token
Metaplanet Inc., a publicly listed investment firm from Japan, has joined the CoinShares Blockchain Global Equity Index (BLOCK Index). This marks Metaplanet’s first listing in a globally recognized equity index. The BLOCK Index, managed by CoinShares, tracks significant publicly traded companies driving blockchain and cryptocurrency innovation. With its inclusion, Metaplanet
The Global cryptocurrency market cap currently stands at $2.29 trillion, a slight 0.44% gain in the past day. Over the last 24 hours, trading volumes reached $50 billion, up by 5.80%. DeFi trading volumes accounted for $3.38 billion of this, or 6.76% of the daily total, while stablecoins made up
Elon Musk’s Tesla has made its first significant Bitcoin move in over two years, transferring around 11,500 BTC valued at approximately $765 million. The transaction, revealed by Arkham Intelligence, occurred on October 16, 2024, in multiple batches. It has stirred considerable interest in the cryptocurrency world. These Bitcoin transfers were
Bitcoin is currently trading at $64,420.02, marking a 2.04% increase in the last 24 hours. Its market capitalization surged to $1.27 trillion, showing a similar 2.04% rise. Meanwhile, the 24-hour trading volume reached $29.24 billion, increasing by 3.52%. This steady price movement highlights a bullish sentiment in the market. Institutional
As of September 10, 2024, Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at $57,027 according to CMC data, reflecting a slight pullback following recent upward movements. The cryptocurrency’s 24-hour trading volume has surged by 46%, reaching $33.83 billion, indicating heightened market activity and its market cap has increased by 3.12% to $1.12 trillion.
