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Short NewsTokyo Fashion Brand ANAP to Invest ¥11.5 Billion in Bitcoin
ANAP Holdings, a casual fashion retailer listed in Tokyo, announced a ¥11.5 billion third-party allocation fully subscribed by Capital Typhoon fund. Of this, ¥8 billion will be settled directly in Bitcoin, while the remaining ¥3.5 billion received in yen will also be converted to Bitcoin. ANAP plans to hold the Bitcoin investment long-term, signaling a …
Qadir AK·9 Jun 20251 min
Short NewsThe Blockchain Group Seeks €300M to Expand Bitcoin Treasury
Europe’s The Blockchain Group is planning to raise €300 million through an “ATM-type” capital program in partnership with TOBAM. The funds will support the company’s Bitcoin Treasury strategy, helping it grow and strengthen its Bitcoin holdings. This move aims to accelerate their long-term vision of building a robust Bitcoin asset base. By partnering with TOBAM, …
Zafar Naik·9 Jun 20251 min
Ripple Partners with Web3 Salon to Boost Japan’s Web3 Startups
Ripple has teamed up with Web3 Salon to boost Japan’s digital asset startup scene. The partnership focuses on supporting early-stage startups that are building on the XRP Ledger. As part of the program, Ripple will offer up to $200,000 in grant funding for each selected project. This move aims to strengthen the local Web3 ecosystem …
Zafar Naik·9 Jun 20251 min
Nasdaq Plans to Broaden Crypto Index with Four New Assets
Nasdaq has filed paperwork with the SEC to expand its crypto benchmark index from 5 to 9 digital assets. The new additions —XRP, SOL, ADA, and XLM —will help the Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF (NCIQ) track a wider range of cryptocurrencies. This move aims to offer investors a more diversified crypto exposure. The …
Qadir AK·9 Jun 20251 min
Short NewsFCA Proposes Lifting Ban on Crypto ETNs for Retail Investors
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has proposed ending its 2021 ban on crypto exchange-traded notes (cETNs) for retail investors. Under the new plan, retail access would be allowed for cETNs listed on FCA-recognized exchanges. The goal is to support the growth of the UK’s crypto market while maintaining investor protections through existing financial promotion …
Qadir AK·6 Jun 20251 min
Short NewsStrategy Boosts $STRD Offering to $1 Billion to Fund More Bitcoin Buys
Michael Saylor’s Strategy has increased its $STRD offering from $250 million to $1 billion to support additional Bitcoin purchases. On June 5, 2025, the company priced its initial public offering of 11,764,700 shares of 10% Series A Perpetual Stride Preferred Stock at $85 per share. Strategy expects to raise about $979.7 million in net proceeds, …
Qadir AK·6 Jun 20251 min
Short NewsMetaplanet Launches $5.4B Bitcoin Equity Raise
Metaplanet has announced a ¥770.9 billion (~$5.4 billion) equity raise focused on Bitcoin by issuing 555 million moving strike warrants, the first in Japan to be priced above market value. The company plans to hold 100,000 BTC by the end of 2026 and increase to 210,000 BTC by 2027, representing roughly 1% of Bitcoin’s total …
Qadir AK·6 Jun 20251 min
Short NewsRoss Ulbricht’s $31M Bitcoin Donation Linked to Alphabay
Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis reported that a crypto wallet linked to the defunct dark web marketplace Alphabay was behind a $31 million Bitcoin donation to Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht. The 300 Bitcoin, donated earlier this month, likely came from a major Alphabay vendor with access to significant funds. Alphabay, active from 2014 to 2017, …
Qadir AK·6 Jun 20251 min
Short NewsBinance to Launch Skate ($SKATE) Trading and Futures on June 9
Binance has announced the listing of $SKATE on its Alpha platform, with trading set to begin on June 9, 2025, at 10:00 UTC. Just 30 minutes later, at 10:30 UTC, the exchange will roll out SKATE/USDT perpetual futures, offering up to 50x leverage. This move gives traders access to both spot and leveraged futures trading …
Qadir AK·6 Jun 20251 min