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Metaplanet Raises Up to $137 Million to Buy Bitcoin and Pay Off Debt
Tokyo-listed Metaplanet is raising up to $137 million via a share and warrant issuance to buy more Bitcoin and reduce debt.
Furious crypto lobbyists aim $193 million war chest at Washington chokepoints not voters in 2026 midterms
Crypto lobbying groups have amassed a $193 million war chest to influence key committee members ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Russia to Roll Out Bitcoin and Crypto Framework This July, Allowing Retail Participation
Russia plans to finalize a comprehensive crypto regulatory framework by June, allowing regulated retail participation starting July 2027.
SEC Chair Paul Atkins supports crypto in 401(k) plans with safeguards for retirees
SEC Chair Paul Atkins supports allowing crypto in 401(k) plans if managed professionally with protective guardrails.
Russia plans to cap retail crypto buys at $4,000 as it brings digital assets into the legal fold
Russia plans to finalize crypto regulations by midyear, limiting retail purchases to $4,000 while legalizing trading for qualified investors.
Metaplanet targets up to $137 million equity raise to fund bitcoin treasury expansion
Metaplanet announced a potential equity raise up to $137 million to expand its bitcoin treasury and support its Bitcoin Income business.
Robinhood (HOOD) is investing in crypto trading platform Talos at $1.5 valuation
Robinhood is investing in institutional digital asset trading platform Talos, valuing the company at $1.5 billion in a Series B extension.
Why XRP Keeps Failing Near $2 — The 1.86 Billion Sell Wall Nobody Talks About
XRP's repeated failure near $2 is due to a massive 1.86 billion XRP sell wall between $1.96 and $1.98 that absorbs buying pressure.
21Shares launches JitoSOL-based Solana staking ETP in Europe
21Shares launched the JSOL ETP, offering European investors exchange-traded access to Solana staking rewards via JitoSOL.
Ex-Coinbase, Airbnb execs launch programmable stablecoin platform for fintechs, enterprises
Ex-Coinbase and Airbnb executives launched Dakota, a stablecoin platform embedding compliance for global money movement.
Gold in “extreme greed” sentiment as it adds the entire bitcoin market cap in one day
Gold surged past $5,500, adding a notional value equivalent to Bitcoin's entire market cap in one day, while crypto sentiment lagged.
Banks to lose up to $500B by 2028 as Fidelity’s digital dollar launches on Ethereum with freeze powers
Fidelity launched the Fidelity Digital Dollar (FIDD) on Ethereum, aiming to capture bank deposits threatened by stablecoins, which Standard Chartered predicts could reach $500B by 2028.
BTC's not gold, and it's falling short for payments, too: Crypto Daybook Americas
Bitcoin is underperforming as both a store of value and a payment system, evidenced by declining on-chain activity.
Metaplanet targets $137M capital raise to expand Bitcoin holdings
Metaplanet is raising $137 million via a stock offering to significantly increase its Bitcoin holdings and fund business expansion.
Sygnum’s new bitcoin fund pulls in $65 million from investors looking for steady yield
Sygnum Bank and Starboard Digital raised over $65 million for their BTC Alpha Fund targeting 8-10% annual returns.
Hyperliquid Cuts Monthly Team Unlocks by Nearly 90%
Hyperliquid drastically reduced its upcoming monthly team token unlocks for HYPE by nearly 90%, from 1.2 million to 140,000 tokens.
Sentient (SENT) Emerges as Top Crypto Gainer: What’s Behind the Rally
Sentient (SENT) became the top crypto gainer after double-digit growth, driven by new listings on Bithumb and Upbit.
Can Cardano (ADA) Price Beat Weak February History With a 90% Breakout Setup?
Cardano faces weak historical February performance against a technical setup suggesting a potential 90% breakout if key resistance levels are cleared.
Why Prediction Markets May Be Crypto’s Most Durable Consumer Product
Gen Z is shifting crypto speculation from volatile altcoins to on-chain prediction markets due to economic pressures and distrust of token narratives.
Bank of England to prioritize systemic stablecoins and tokenised collateral policy in 2026
The Bank of England will focus on systemic stablecoins, tokenized collateral policy under UK EMIR, and expanding the Digital Securities Sandbox in 2026.
Crypto Markets Today: Largest tokens decline, with derivatives signaling caution ahead
Crypto markets declined amid a risk-off shift, with Bitcoin falling as investors favored safe-haven assets like gold.
Five years after the GameStop saga, Robinhood CEO wants tokenized stocks to trade onchain 24/7
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev is pushing for tokenized stocks to enable 24/7 trading and near-real-time settlement to fix infrastructure risks exposed during the 2021 GameStop event.
Investors accuse Cere Network of $100 million fraud and token-dump scheme in lawsuit
Investors filed a $100 million lawsuit against Cere Network, alleging fraud, racketeering, and a token dump following its 2021 ICO.
Murad’s Portfolio Value Drops Over 80% as SPX Hits a New Low
Investor Murad Mahmudov's portfolio value has plummeted over 80% due to sharp losses in his meme coin holdings, especially SPX.
Gamma Prime Brings the Tokenized Capital Summit to Hong Kong on Feb 9, Highlighting Its Tokenized Global Marketplace for Private Investments
Gamma Prime is hosting the Tokenized Capital Summit in Hong Kong on February 9 to showcase its tokenized marketplace for private investments.
Bybit eyes neobank features with IBAN accounts rollout planned for February
Bybit plans to launch IBAN-based fiat accounts by February to offer neobank-like features, supporting 18 fiat currencies.
Metaplanet (3350) is raising $137 million to pay down debt and buy even more bitcoin
Metaplanet is raising up to $137 million via share and warrant issuance to repay debt and increase its significant bitcoin holdings.
Crypto payments firm BCB Group appoints Tim Renew as CEO in leadership reshuffle
Crypto payments firm BCB Group appointed Tim Renew as CEO, with co-founder Oliver Tonkin moving to the new role of president.
Whale Secure Over $30 Million in Tether Gold As Spot Price Blasts Past Goldman Sachs’ Target
Crypto whales are aggressively accumulating Tether Gold (XAUT) as the spot price of gold surpasses major bank forecasts, signaling strong demand for tokenized bullion.
Ripple’s billion dollar masterstroke forces 13,000 banks to rethink corporate cash while raising tough questions for XRP
Ripple launched Ripple Treasury, built on the acquired GTreasury platform, to manage corporate cash and digital assets, potentially boosting RLUSD usage.
More than half of BTC invested supply has a cost basis above $88,000
Sixty-three percent of invested Bitcoin wealth has a cost basis above $88,000, putting most investors underwater.
Bybit is adding bank accounts to its crypto platform with eye on U.S. expansion: Bloomberg
Bybit is launching "MyBank" in February to allow users to hold and move 18 fiat currencies, signaling a push toward neobanking and potential U.S. market entry.
US Job Losses Stoke Recession Fears: What It Could Mean for Crypto
Widespread layoffs across major US companies are fueling recession fears, potentially pressuring risk assets like cryptocurrency.
$15 Million Leans Bearish on Zcash Price — Can Mega Whales Counter the Crash Setup?
Zcash faces bearish technical risks and significant short positioning, but mega whales are quietly accumulating against the trend.
Weaker dollar fails to spur BTC price gains, here's the reason why from JPMorgan
JPMorgan explains that Bitcoin is lagging gold during dollar weakness because the decline is sentiment-driven, not due to monetary policy shifts.
Elon Musk’s Companies Treat Bitcoin Like Digital Gold, Even as It Bites into Profits
Tesla and SpaceX held their Bitcoin despite a Q4 price drop, viewing it as a long-term strategic asset.
US Senators press Deputy AG Blanche on alleged crypto conflicts of interest
Six U.S. Senators questioned Deputy AG Blanche over alleged conflicts of interest regarding his crypto holdings while scaling back DOJ enforcement.
What Weak 2025 Token Listing Returns Suggest About Buy-and-Hold Investing
Weak 2025 token listing returns across major exchanges suggest traditional buy-and-hold investing may be failing due to massive, low-quality token issuance.
Ripple News: Number of wallets with 1 million XRP is rising again
The number of XRP wallets holding over 1 million tokens increased this month, signaling underlying demand despite a recent price dip.
Hang Seng debuts gold ETF with Ethereum-based tokenized units
Hang Seng Investment launched a physically backed gold ETF on the HKEX, featuring tokenized units issued on Ethereum.
3 XRP Ledger Records Are Signaling a Strong Recovery
Despite recent price drops, three key XRP Ledger records in January suggest a strong potential for recovery.
UAE's central bank has approved a USD-backed stablecoin
The UAE Central Bank approved the country's first USD-backed stablecoin, USDU, under its new payment token regulation.
UAE central bank–sanctioned US dollar stablecoin launches to boost digital-asset settlement
Universal Digital Intl launched USDU, the first UAE central bank-sanctioned USD stablecoin, to enhance regulated digital-asset settlement.
Worldcoin Price Jumps 50% as OpenAI Buzz Builds — Is Another 25% Move Possible?
Worldcoin's price surged nearly 50% due to OpenAI news and bullish divergence, but a key resistance level could determine if another 25% rise is possible.
Gold and Silver Hit Record Highs: Here’s When Capital Could Shift Back to Crypto
Gold and silver are at record highs, leading investors to consider when capital might flow back into crypto assets after a recent shift towards precious metals.
Tether’s Gold Push Adds a New Demand Floor for XAU Price—Could It Break the Market?
Tether's increasing gold allocation creates a new structural demand floor for XAU prices by tightening physical liquidity.
BTC price analysis: Bitcoin trader warns of downside as gold rally continues
A Bitcoin trader warns of bearish sentiment as BTC lags behind the rally in gold and other commodities.
First gold and silver, now oil's starting to rally and that's not good news for bitcoin
Rising oil prices threaten to fuel inflation, potentially delaying Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, which is negative for Bitcoin bulls.
Russia to roll out crypto regulatory framework this July, allowing retail participation: report
Russia plans to finalize a crypto regulatory framework in July, permitting retail investors limited access to the market by 2027.
SEC clarifies rules for tokenized stocks, tightening scrutiny on synthetic equity
The SEC issued guidance classifying tokenized stocks, distinguishing between issuer-authorized true ownership and third-party synthetic exposure.
Robinhood vs Do Kwon: SEC Clarifies on Stock Tokens
The SEC issued a framework for tokenized securities, contrasting Robinhood's regulated stock tokens with Do Kwon's fraudulent Mirror Protocol.
Prediction Markets Hit New Records as Coinbase Enters the Sector
Coinbase has launched its prediction market offering across all 50 US states via a partnership with Kalshi amidst record growth in the sector.
The Silver Short Squeeze: Only 14% of Futures Are Covered
Silver futures are surging due to a severe physical supply crunch, with warehouse inventory covering only 14% of outstanding contracts.
Sony Innovation Fund invests $13 million in Soneium co-developer Startale Group, kicking off its Series A fundraising
Sony Innovation Fund invested $13 million in Startale Group, marking the start of its Series A funding round.
SEC clarifies rules for tokenized securities, placing asset class under federal securities laws
The SEC issued guidance confirming tokenized securities remain subject to federal securities laws regarding registration and disclosure.
$193M Crypto War Chest Forces White House to the Table
The crypto industry's $193 million war chest is pressuring the White House to resolve a stalled digital asset bill amid banking deposit concerns.
How Will Fidelity’s FIDD Stablecoin Fare in An Already Crowded Marketplace?
Fidelity Investments is launching the FIDD stablecoin on Ethereum to compete in the growing, yet crowded, digital dollar market.
IREN, Cipher Mining (CIFR) and Hut 8 (HUT) could be set to add to AI-related gains
Bitcoin miners pivoting to AI hosting, like IREN, CIFR, and HUT, are seeing significant stock gains following strong AI spending forecasts from Meta and Microsoft.
World token jumps as Sam Altman reportedly eyes a biometric social network to kill off bots
The World token (WLD) surged 27% following reports that Sam Altman's OpenAI is exploring its use in a biometric identity network to combat bots.
Worldcoin Jumps 16% After Report OpenAI Is Exploring Proof of Personhood
Worldcoin's price surged over 16% following a report that OpenAI is developing a social network using proof of personhood, potentially involving Worldcoin's iris-scanning technology.
OpenAI social network could tap World’s eyeball-scanning Orbs: report
OpenAI may use World's Orb for biometric verification on a proposed human-only social network to eliminate bots.
Bitcoin’s coal mine canaries are starting to chirp with specific alarms already signaling a market shift
While broad financial stress indicators remain calm, subtle shifts in liquidity plumbing and Bitcoin ETF flows suggest early signs of a potential market shift.
Bitcoin price news: BTC stuck at $89,000 as gold surges to fresh record
Gold surged past $5,400 after Fed Chair Powell downplayed its macro significance, while Bitcoin remained flat near $89,000.
Crypto PAC Fairshake amasses $193 million war chest ahead of November midterms
Crypto PAC Fairshake has raised over $193 million for the 2026 midterms to support pro-crypto leaders.
White House to lead talks on digital asset legislation with banks and crypto firms
The White House will host meetings next week with banks and crypto firms regarding digital asset legislation, focusing on stablecoin rewards.
Tesla (TSLA) earnings news: BTC holdings remained at 11,509 coins in fourth quarter
Tesla maintained 11,509 Bitcoin in Q4 2025, resulting in a $239 million digital asset loss due to falling BTC prices.
Uniswap to roll out ‘Continuous Clearing Auctions’ on main frontend, reshaping its token launch process
Uniswap Labs is launching Continuous Clearing Auctions on its main web app to revolutionize transparent, on-chain token launches.
Token creation platform Doppler raises $9 million seed round led by Pantera Capital
Token creation platform Doppler, built by Whetstone Research, secured $9 million in a seed round led by Pantera Capital.
Bitcoin Price Steadies Near $90,000 as Fed Pauses Rate Cuts, Powell Signals Neutral Stance
Bitcoin hovered near $89,000 after the Federal Reserve paused its rate-cutting cycle, with Powell signaling a neutral policy stance.
White House to host meeting between bank and crypto next week to discuss digital asset legislation: Reuters
The White House will host a meeting next week with banking and crypto leaders to address disagreements over stablecoin rewards in pending legislation.