Japan’s Metaplanet Announces $137M Capital Raise Through Third-Party Allotment
Japanese Bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet Inc. has approved a capital raise of approximately $137 million through a third-party allotment of newly issued shares and stock acquisition rights, according to a company filing. *Notice Regarding Issuance of New Shares and 25th Series Stock Acquisition Rights through Third-Party Allotment* pic.twitter.com/upB0YnvaXT — Metaplanet Inc. (@Metaplanet) January 29, 2026 […]
Bitcoin Retreats as Hawkish Fed and Outflows Pressure Market: Analyst
Bitcoin has slipped back below the $89,000 level after failing to hold onto a brief recovery, as tighter financial conditions and geopolitical stress continue to weigh on risk assets. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin has slipped below $89,000 as a hawkish-leaning Federal Reserve and Middle East tensions sap risk appetite. Trader conviction is fading, with futures open […]
Central Bank of the UAE Approves First USD-Backed Stablecoin
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) said Thursday that it has approved first US dollar-backed stablecoin – dubbed USDU, enabling compliant settlements for cryptos and derivatives. According to a press release, the stablecoin maintains 1:1 reserves backing, safeguarded in onshore accounts at partner banks. The token is issued and managed by a […]
Why Is Crypto Down Today? Bitcoin Coils Below $88k As Market Waits For Q4 GDP Data
Bitcoin slipped back below the $90,000 mark on Thursday as traders reacted to the Federal Reserve’s first rate decision of 2026. The largest cryptocurrency is trading near $87,700, after briefly moving above $90,000 earlier in the day. The wider crypto market also edged lower before and after the Fed announcement. The US central bank kept […]
Pundit Says XRP Price Is Not A ‘Crypto’ Question, But A Systemically Important Liquidity Asset
A crypto analyst has provided a new update on the XRP price, highlighting its role as a systemically important liquidity asset. According to the pundit, its price dynamics go beyond the typical crypto speculation, emphasizing its value as a foundational financial tool for global liquidity, settlement, and treasury management. XRP Price Signals Value Beyond Crypto […]
Crypto Markets Today: Largest tokens decline, with derivatives signaling caution ahead
Even though the Fed’s decision to hold interest rates was widely expected, geopolitical tensions and a rotation into haven assets left crypto traders facing a sea of red.
SEC Defines Issuer Sponsored and Third Party Tokenized Securities Under Existing US Securities Laws
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has defined the application of federal securities laws to tokenized securities. The guidance provides the perspective of the agency on the blockchain-based representations of traditional financial instruments. It leans more on structure and not on technology. Thus, the SEC highlighted that tokenization does not alter legal requirements. The update […]
Investors accuse Cere Network of $100 million fraud and token-dump scheme in lawsuit
Plaintiffs say insiders sold millions of dollars’ worth of tokens immediately after Cere’s 2021 ICO, sending prices into a near-total collapse.
Bitcoin price rejected at $90K again: What will trigger breakout?
Heavy outflows from Bitcoin ETFs have diminished, putting BTC price in a better position to overcome the next hurdle at $93,000.
2014 vs. 2026: Is Bitcoin Repeating Its Darkest Bear Market History?
Bitcoin’s current bear market is ahead of previous cycles in performance, but analysts caution that a deeper decline may still occur later in 2026. Bitcoin Tracking Above Previous Bear Cycles Bitcoin has fallen 32% from its all-time high of over $126,000, which was reached in early October, 2025. In earlier cycles, losses at this stage […]
Metaplanet is raising $137 million to pay down debt and buy even more bitcoin
The Tokyo-based bitcoin treasury company secures fresh capital through a share and warrant issuance.
Crypto payments firm BCB Group appoints Tim Renew as CEO in leadership reshuffle
Renew will lead the digital asset payments firm, with co-founder Oliver Tonkin moving into a newly created president role.