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Story Highlights Metaplanet increased its Bitcoin holdings to 2,391 BTC with the recent $13.4M purchase.  The corporation seeks 10,000 BTC by 2025, and 21,000 BTC by 2026.  CEO confirms talks with NYSE and Nasdaq regarding worldwide expansion. Metaplanet, a Japanese investment firm, has doubled down on its Bitcoin plan with a fresh purchase of 156 BTC worth $13.4 million, bringing its holdings to 2,391 BTC. The company purchased the Bitcoin at an average rate of $85,890 per BTC as it...

Story Highlights SNB refuses to add Bitcoin to its reserve assets. Schlegel warns of Bitcoin’s volatility and financial instability. SNB dismisses Bitcoin as a competitor to the Swiss franc. The Swiss National Bank (SNB) has made it clear that Bitcoin will not be included as a reserve asset. SNB President Martin Schlegel underlined that cryptocurrencies do not possess critical aspects needed to make reliable currency systems function properly. According to local media, the Swiss National...

Story Highlights MetaMask will support Bitcoin in Q3 2025, and Solana in May. Users can pay gas fees with any token, reducing reliance on ETH.  Smart transactions improve security against MEV attacks. MetaMask is expanding beyond Ethereum with the addition of Bitcoin and Solana support, a significant shift for the wallet provider. Revealed at ETHDenver, the new features will enable users to hold multiple blockchain assets conveniently in one platform. Bitcoin support will launch in Q3 2025,...

Story Highlights BlackRock allocates up to 2% in Bitcoin via IBIT ETF BlackRock Bitcoin integration signals institutional crypto adoption Financial giants like BlackRock to drive Bitcoin mainstream growth BlackRock Inc. is expanding its Bitcoin exposure by allocating 1% to 2% of select model portfolios to the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT). Bloomberg has obtained data indicating this modification applies to investment portfolios, including alternative assets. BlackRock Portfolio Allocation...

Metaplanet and El Salvador increased their Bitcoin holdings before prices plummeted below $91K.  Bitcoin price decreased 5% in 10 hours, reaching $89,663, on weakening market mood. Metaplanet increased its Bitcoin reserves by buying 135 BTC worth $13 million, bringing its reserves to 2,225 BTC worth more than $205 million. Simon Gerovich-run Japanese company has continued to add to its Bitcoin holdings since taking it on as a treasury investment in April 2024. Even amidst market volatility,...

Montana lawmakers voted 41-59 against letting Bitcoin into state reserves. Lawmakers rejected the bill due to concerns about its volatility and taxpayer risk. Montana’s legislature rejected House Bill 429, seeking to authorize state investment in Bitcoin, stablecoins, and precious metals. The lawmakers voted 41-59 against the bill, with the legislators purporting that the potential dangers of having taxpayers’ funds used to make investments in risky assets are a concern. Although the bill...

Rezolve Ai launches a $1 billion Bitcoin treasury program to drive AI-powered crypto payments, ensuring secure, fast, and seamless digital transactions. Rezolve Ai has taken a bold step in reshaping digital commerce by launching a $1 billion Bitcoin treasury program. The initiative commences with an initial $100 million funding since the company foresees integrating artificial intelligence and blockchain technology and cryptocurrency into worldwide trade operations throughout the long term....

Georgia submitted another bill allowing unrestricted Bitcoin investment by the state treasurer.  More US states are adopting Bitcoin reserves amid expanding crypto-friendly policies. Georgia doubled down on Bitcoin plans by adding a second reserve bill on Bitcoin, with an aim to let the state treasurer invest freely in the cryptocurrency. More US states are increasingly investing in Bitcoin, especially as former President Donald Trump, with his pro-crypto agenda, took charge of the nation....

HK Asia increases Bitcoin holdings to 8.88 BTC after board approval, signaling strong crypto confidence and attracting investor interest in digital assets. HK Asia Holdings Limited has increased its Bitcoin holdings. The company now owns nearly 9 BTC. The decision to invest in Bitcoin arrived exactly one week after its stock prices reached double their initial purchase value. HK Asia declared on February 23 that its directors supported additional investments in Bitcoin. On February 20 the...