Strategy Buys $168M in Bitcoin, Expands Treasury Holdings
Strategy acquired $168 million worth of Bitcoin last week, increasing its total holdings to over 717,000 BTC despite ongoing market volatility.
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Strategy acquired $168 million worth of Bitcoin last week, increasing its total holdings to over 717,000 BTC despite ongoing market volatility.
BitMine purchased $90 million in ETH, expanding its treasury despite subdued market sentiment and ongoing price pressure across digital assets.
DeFi lending protocol ZeroLend is winding down operations after citing unsustainable economics, shrinking liquidity and growing security risks.
Steak ’n Shake reports a sharp rise in same-store sales after integrating Bitcoin payments and directing crypto revenue into a strategic reserve.
Kraken will sponsor savings accounts for all Wyoming newborns in 2026, reinforcing its alignment with crypto-friendly state policy and long-term regulatory positioning.
Japan’s SBI Holdings plans to acquire a controlling stake in Singapore-based crypto exchange Coinhako, signaling deeper expansion into regulated Asian digital asset markets.
A new global survey shows rising use of stablecoins for salaries and everyday spending, highlighting growing real-world utility beyond trading.
Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio warns that the breakdown of the post-WWII rules-based order will drive demand for apolitical financial assets and neutral money.
Global digital asset investment products saw $173 million in weekly outflows, marking a month of continuous withdrawals as US selling pressure offsets international gains.
The Harvard Management Company reduced its Bitcoin ETF holdings by 21% while initiating a new $86.8 million position in BlackRock’s Ethereum Trust.