Led by Executive Chairman Michael Saylor, Strategy (MSTR) made a massive bitcoin purchase last week. The leading bitcoin treasury company added 17,994 bitcoin to its holdings for a total cost of $1.28 billion, or $70,946 per coin. The company stack now stands at 738,731 BTC acquired for $56.04 billion, or $75,862 per coin. Bitcoin is
In a recent tweet, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong highlights the next frontier for cryptocurrencies, and this is in capital formation and fundraising. The Coinbase CEO indicated that the next major impact of crypto will be to transform how startups raise capital. Armstrong suggested that blockchain technology could significantly reduce the friction involved in fundraising and
Crypto trading activity jumped sharply in Japan as the country’s stock market fell. Data shows that trading volume on the Japanese crypto exchange bitFlyer rose quickly in the last 24 hours. Reports say trading volume increased by more than 120%. It reaches around $45 million in a single day. Some trackers even showed volume spikes
Crypto funding has climbed about 50% year on year, according to Messari data. However, the sector’s raised capital in the last month fell 65.31% to $795 million as major crypto assets continue to plummet. The crypto market has faced an incredibly tough year amid macroeconomic uncertainties and global tensions, which have shifted investor sentiment. Crypto
Crypto adoption in Latin America is accelerating at an unprecedented pace. According to a recent report from Argentine exchange Lemon, the region’s crypto transaction volume surged 60% in 2025, reaching $730 billion. Monthly active users grew 18% year-over-year, three times faster than in the U.S. This rapid growth highlights Latin America’s increasing reliance on digital
NYDIG is pushing back against a common narrative among investors that Bitcoin behaves like a high-growth software stock, arguing that the digital asset operates under a fundamentally different economic model. Summary Research from NYDIG argues that Bitcoin should not be treated like a software stock despite frequent comparisons by investors. The report says Bitcoin lacks
The outbreak of war in the Middle East has rattled global markets, yet bitcoin BTC$67,707.48 has been doing something unexpected: outperforming stocks. Bitcoin has risen about 3.5% to $68,000 since the conflict between Iran, Israel and the U.S. began just over a week ago, according to CoinDesk data. Over the same period it has outperformed
Stablecoin payments firm KAST has reportedly closed an $80 million funding round co-led by QED Investors and Left Lane Capital. The proceeds will fund expansion across North America, Latin America, and the Middle East, as well as hiring, licensing, and product development. Why it matters: A $600 million valuation for an early-stage stablecoin payments firm
Tensions between the US and Iran have been ongoing for over a week. While this has pushed oil prices above $115 and caused global stock markets to adopt a defensive stance, Bitcoin has shown remarkable resilience. While $BTC is showing resistance around $67,000, cryptocurrency analysis platform QCP Capital has assessed the current situation. In its
Story Highlights Donald Trump said the United States will make the final decision on when the Iran war ends. Crypto markets turned volatile as investors watch geopolitical tensions affecting Bitcoin, Ethereum, and $XRP prices closely. Meanwhile, crypto trader Captain Faibik warns Bitcoin could fall toward $55K if the current bearish pattern confirms. The global market