InstitutionalMetaplanet Raises $50M in Zero-Interest Bonds to Buy Bitcoin
Japan-listed Metaplanet raised $50M via zero-interest bonds from EVO FUND to expand its Bitcoin treasury, continuing its Strategy-style BTC accumulation.
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InstitutionalBlockchain Capital Raises $700M for 7th Early-Stage and 2nd Growth Fund
Blockchain Capital is raising $700M across two new funds simultaneously: a 7th early-stage and a 2nd growth fund. The firm already manages $2B+ in AUM.
InstitutionalTether Acquires 8.2% Stake in Antalpha, Betting on Bitcoin Mining Finance
Tether acquired 8.2% of Antalpha via SEC Schedule 13D filing. The platform finances Bitcoin miners with a $1.6B loan portfolio. 2025 revenue up 68%.
InstitutionalJapan Tests Government Bonds as Digital Collateral on Canton Network
Japan's JSCC, Mizuho and Nomura launch a proof of concept to test Japanese Government Bonds as digital collateral on Canton Network, backed by Japan's FSA.
InstitutionalStrategy Bitcoin Holdings Hit $60.5B, Back in Profit After 3-Month Loss
Strategy's $60.5B Bitcoin portfolio turned profitable for the first time in 3 months. MSTR shares +10% as BTC hit $77K after Iran opened the Strait of Hormuz.
InstitutionalKraken Acquires Bitnomial for $550M: Full CFTC License
Kraken parent Payward agreed to buy derivatives platform Bitnomial for $550M. The deal gives Kraken all three CFTC licenses for crypto derivatives in the US.
InstitutionalCharles Schwab Launches Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum Trading for Retail Clients
Charles Schwab, the US brokerage with $12.22 trillion in client assets, rolls out direct spot Bitcoin and Ethereum trading for retail investors through Paxos.
InstitutionalLegal & General Tokenizes £50B Liquidity Funds via Calastone and Ethereum
Legal & General has tokenized £50B in liquidity funds via Calastone on Ethereum. Authorized investors can now buy, hold and transfer fund shares on blockchain.
InstitutionaleToro Acquires Zengo: Self-Custody and Bitcoin $250K
eToro agreed to acquire self-custodial wallet Zengo for about $70M. CEO Yoni Assia predicts Bitcoin will eventually reach $250,000 and beyond.