Bitcoin adoption in the United States is accelerating at an unprecedented pace, with several big companies and individuals steadily buying the flagship asset. The growing adoption in the US is evidence of the unwavering desire to own BTC, with the aim of hedging against failing financial systems. A Growing Trust In Bitcoin Among US Citizens…
A new Federal Reserve research note has given the most detailed official assessment to date of proposals to finance a US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR) by re-marking the Treasury’s gold hoard to market—and the verdict is cautious. In “Official Reserve Revaluations: The International Experience,” senior economist Colin Weiss reviews five historical cases in which governments…
Bakkt Holdings acquired approximately 30% of Tokyo-listed textile company MarushoHotta for $115 million, becoming the largest shareholder and planning to rebrand the yarn maker as “Bitcoin.jp,” effectively pivoting toward crypto treasury operations. The acquisition transforms the 120-year-old Japanese manufacturer into a Bitcoin-focused investment vehicle under new CEO Phillip Lord, President of Bakkt International. From Textiles…
Jack Mallers, founder and CEO of Strike, ignited fresh debate over Washington’s still-undisclosed Bitcoin balance on Wednesday night, arguing that the US government is withholding the numbers because its position is “too small to lead” the digital-asset economy. “The US won’t disclose their BTC holdings. Why? Because they realized they don’t own enough,” Mallers posted…
On-chain data reveals capital inflows into Bitcoin and Solana have slowed over the past week, while Ethereum’s growth has been resilient. Realized Cap Shows Divergence Between Ethereum & Bitcoin In a new post on X, on-chain analytics firm Glassnode has discussed about how the Realized Cap has changed for some of the assets in the…
Parataxis Holdings, an institutional digital asset manager, has confirmed a SPAC merger with SilverBox Corp IV to raise up to $640 million for a NYSE-listed Bitcoin treasury company. The combined firm will be named Pubco and will trade under the ticker “PRTX,” an official release noted. SPAC Earmarks $31M for BTC Purchase The special purpose…
Japan’s largest bank, SBI, has unveiled plans to launch the country’s first exchange-traded fund (ETF) that will be linked to both Bitcoin (BTC) and XRP. SBI Unveils Japan’s First Bitcoin And XRP ETF According to circulating reports, this investment vehicle aims to trade on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE), offering institutional investors a regulated avenue…
Indonesia and Brazil are taking a bold step toward modernizing their economic strategy by exploring the inclusion of Bitcoin in their national reserves. In a high-level meeting with Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s office, representatives from Bitcoin Indonesia presented a detailed proposal outlining how the country could use surplus renewable energy to mine and accumulate…
Bakkt Holdings (BKKT), a key player in the crypto services sector, has announced a strategic move to acquire approximately 30% of the outstanding shares of MarushoHotta Co., Ltd. (MHT), a company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE). This massive acquisition, facilitated through a share purchase agreement with metallurgical company RIZAP Group, Inc., positions Bakkt…
CryptoQuant analyst Maartunn used today’s price weakness to publish a granular, 10-part “Bitcoin Market Analysis” on X that dissects the post-ATH landscape with on-chain detail and a clear technical line in the sand. “Bitcoin broke its all-time high, but here’s the catch: long-term holders are [starting] to sell into the strength,” he wrote, adding that…