Strategy Adds $1.3B in Bitcoin as Holdings Top 738,000 BTC
Michael Saylor’s Strategy added 17,994 BTC for $1.28 billion last week, increasing its total reserves above 738,000 Bitcoin despite trading below its average cost.
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Michael Saylor’s Strategy added 17,994 BTC for $1.28 billion last week, increasing its total reserves above 738,000 Bitcoin despite trading below its average cost.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has invested $286,000 to acquire a 6.31% stake in London-listed Bitcoin treasury company Stack BTC amid growing political scrutiny of crypto donations.
Kast, a stablecoin payments startup, secured $80 million in funding at a $600 million valuation to expand operations across multiple regions and enhance product offerings.
Crypto exchange OKX has introduced an in-app social networking tool that allows traders to share market insights and verified trading metrics directly within the platform.
Eric Trump echoed criticism of US banks during the ongoing debate over stablecoin yield rules as lawmakers continue negotiating digital asset market structure legislation.
Vancouver city staff say Bitcoin cannot be included in municipal reserves under the Vancouver Charter, recommending council drop the proposal ahead of a vote.
PEI Licensing has sued Pudgy Penguins over alleged trademark infringement tied to its apparel merchandise. The complaint claims the NFT brand’s penguin imagery could confuse consumers.
Dubai’s virtual asset regulator has ordered entities linked to KuCoin to stop operating in the emirate without authorization.
SOL Strategies’ shares jumped over 20% after the firm reported growth in its Solana validator network and staking operations, driven by liquid staking adoption.
Altcoin mentions on social media have dropped to a two-year low as Bitcoin draws investor attention, though market analysts see potential for renewed altcoin activity.