Key Notes Metaplanet had a strong 2025 as the company managed to build its Bitcoin treasury to 35,102 BTC. The management said that the Metaplanet stock repurchase program is aimed at improving capital efficiency and keeping mNAV above 1.0x. After an 80% drawdown from its peak, the stock is rebounding, up nearly 38% from November lows. Bitcoin BTC $92 942 24h volatility: 1.8% Market cap: $1.86 T Vol. 24h: $38.33 B treasury firm Metaplanet is roaring on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, with the stock price gaining 15% during the Jan.…
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Strategy Ends 2025 With 672,497 BTC as Saylor’s Hyper-Bullish Bitcoin Accumulation Stance Holds Firm
Strategy Inc.’s massive bitcoin exposure keeps it central to institutional crypto debates, blending extreme leverage, deep liquidity and index inclusion while facing volatility, dilution pressure and looming index-rule risks that could reshape how investors access bitcoin through equities. Strategy’s 2025 Path Sharpens as Bitcoin Weight Meets Index Pressure Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) stands as the […] Original
ETF Recap: Holiday Week Weighs on Bitcoin and Ether as XRP and Solana Hold Firm
Bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) ended the holiday-shortened week under pressure, while XRP and solana funds quietly extended their positive momentum. Bitcoin and Ether Funds See Broad Outflows While XRP, Solana Stay Resilient The final full trading week before year-end delivered a familiar pattern. Bitcoin ETFs bled capital, ether struggled to regain traction, yet […] Original
Investment Firm CEO Drops Utility Bomb On XRP, Is Community Hype A Detriment?
Comments from Galaxy Digital’s leadership have looked into what ultimately sustains value in the crypto market. In a recent YouTube discussion centered on 2026 expectations for Bitcoin, crypto, and artificial intelligence, Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz and Head of Research Alex Thorn singled out XRP and Cardano, questioning whether even the strongest communities can survive if real usage fails to expand when users have a vast number of alternatives to choose from. Galaxy Digital Leadership Raises Questions About Community Versus Utility During the YouTube discussion, Mike Novogratz presented the utility…
Could XRP Make Trillionaires? Tech Firm Founder Thinks It’s Possible
According to reports, Joshua Dalton, founder of Triblu, has put forward a striking scenario: that XRP holders could become millionaires, billionaires, or even trillionaires if the token were used as part of a US strategic crypto reserve. Related Reading Dalton argued that XRP, because of its ties to a US-based company, is a safer fit for a national reserve than Bitcoin. The claim has energized some corners of the crypto community, but it also faces steep legal and market obstacles. Dalton’s Bold Claim And The Numbers Dalton’s case relies on…
Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Lose Combined $228 Million as XRP ETFs Hold Firm
Bitcoin ETFs recorded a fifth consecutive day of outflows, while ether ETFs also remained under pressure. XRP and solana ETFs continued to post modest inflows, signaling selective investor appetite amid broader caution. XRP and Solana Stay Green as Bitcoin Logs Fifth Straight Outflow Day A quiet holiday backdrop did little to steady crypto exchange-traded fund […] Original
Canadian Bitcoin Firm Matador Secures $58M Shelf Prospectus Amid Treasury Expansion
Matador Technologies Inc. has secured final approval from the Ontario Securities Commission for a $58.4M short-form base shelf prospectus, enabling flexible capital raises over 25 months. Fortifying the Liquidity Backbone Matador Technologies Inc., a publicly traded bitcoin ( BTC) ecosystem company, has announced a major milestone in its capital markets strategy with the receipt of […] Original
Bitcoin Price Holds Firm, Upside Extension Now in Trader Focus
Bitcoin price started a decent recovery wave above $88,000. BTC is now consolidating below $89,000 and might aim for a fresh increase. Bitcoin started a recovery wave above the $87,500 zone. The price is trading above $87,500 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a bullish trend line forming with support at $87,900 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might continue to move up if it settles above the $89,100 zone. Bitcoin Price Eyes More Gains Bitcoin price attempted a…
Crypto Payments Firm MoonPay Set For $5 Billion Valuation With NYSE Owner’s Backing
Crypto payment platform MoonPay is poised to receive a significant fundraising boost as recent reports suggest that Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the owner of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), is exploring an investment in the company. According to a Bloomberg report, which cited sources familiar with the discussions, MoonPay is close to finalizing this fundraising round and is targeting a valuation around $5 billion. New Regulatory Approval And Investment Talks Based in New York, MoonPay specializes in simplifying the trading of cryptocurrencies through various payment methods, including PayPal, Apple Pay,…
Russia Draws Firm Line on Digital Assets, Keeping Crypto Out of Domestic Payments
Russia has reiterated its firm stance on crypto, drawing a clear distinction between digital assets and traditional currency. While global debate continues over whether crypto can coexist with national currencies, Russian lawmakers are reinforcing a long-held view. Related Reading Inside the country, payments remain the sole domain of the ruble. The position comes as crypto usage grows worldwide and as Russia experiments with alternative settlement tools for cross-border trade under pressure from sanctions. At the center of the latest comments is Anatoly Aksakov, chair of the State Duma Committee on…