Bitcoin adoption pushed Metaplanet into Japan’s top 50, CEO says

Metaplanet’s move to a Bitcoin standard in April 2024 has propelled its stock into Japan’s top 50 by trading volume, CEO Simon Gerovich says. Japanese firm Metaplanet saw its market cap jump 7,000% after adopting the Bitcoin (BTC) Standard in April 2024. Metaplanet chief executive Simon Gerovich noted in an X post on Feb. 4 […]

BlackRock to list Bitcoin ETP in Europe: report

BlackRock plans to launch its first Bitcoin exchange-traded product in Europe following the success of its $58 billion U.S. Bitcoin ETF. The fund is expected to be domiciled in Switzerland, sources familiar with the matter told Bloomberg.  BlackRock could begin marketing the product as early as this month. Its entry into the European crypto ETP […]

Bitcoin Dominance is Rising | Will Altcoins See Altseason?

Altcoins just suffered their worst sell-off in years, with over $460 billion erased in days. Will liquidity rotate back, or is the dream of another altseason fading for good? Altcoins under pressure On Feb. 3, global financial markets suffered a sharp flash crash after Donald Trump imposed tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico, triggering a […]

MicroStrategy rebrands to Strategy as it doubles down on Bitcoin

MicroStrategy has rebranded as it looks to strengthen its position as the world’s largest Bitcoin treasury company. The business and artificial intelligence firm announced its name change to Strategy, emphasizing a sharper focus on its core mission. Strategy, currently the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin (BTC), has also launched a new website. Additional changes include […]