Institutional interest in Bitcoin is growing rapidly, with 35 publicly traded companies now holding at least 1,000 BTC each on their balance sheets. This marks a significant increase from just 24 companies at the end of Q1 2025. Institutional Appetite for Bitcoin Reaches New Heights Fueled by favorable regulatory signals, including a recent U.S. executive order supporting the creation of a federal Bitcoin reserve, the trend of corporate accumulation is gaining momentum. According to recent institutional data, these 35 firms now collectively hold over $116 billion worth of Bitcoin. This signals a major shift toward widespread corporate adoption, as BTC…
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Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is embracing stablecoin businesses under clear regulatory guidelines, signaling a dramatic policy shift toward crypto innovation. SEC Chief: Stablecoins Welcome—With Rules SEC Director-General Emomotimi Agama announced at the Nigeria Stablecoin Summit in Lagos that the country is “open for stablecoin business”—but only under strict compliance with market protection standards. “Nigeria is open for stablecoin business, but on terms that protect our markets and empower Nigerians,” Agama emphasized. He confirmed that several stablecoin-focused companies have already been onboarded via the SEC’s regulatory sandbox, aligning with global best practices around risk management and consumer protection. From…
Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of Strategy (MSTR), has raised a potential $2.52 billion through a new preferred stock offering, STRC, offering monthly yields of 9.5%–10.0% and pioneering a structured BTC-backed credit yield curve. STRC Offering Surpasses Initial Target Originally expected to raise just $500 million, the STRC issuance exploded to 28 million shares at $90 each, totaling over $2.5 billion, according to a Fidelity market alert. This aggressive capital raise shows continued market confidence in Strategy’s Bitcoin-backed financing model. Unlike traditional bonds, STRC is perpetual and structured to appeal to yield-focused investors seeking near-par stability with minimal downside volatility. https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/07/25/michael-saylor-continues-to-build-out-his-own-yield-curve…
OSL Group, a Hong Kong-based digital asset platform, has successfully raised $300 million in equity funding, making it the largest publicly disclosed raise in Asia’s crypto industry to date. The firm will use the capital to scale its stablecoin infrastructure, support global expansion, and boost strategic acquisitions. $300M Raise Signals Market Confidence In a statement on July 25, OSL called the raise a “major milestone”, signaling growing market trust in its long-term crypto strategy. According to CFO Ivan Wong: “This US$300 million equity raise marks a major milestone in our journey and reflects strong conviction in OSL’s digital asset strategy…
Aptos (APT) surprised traders with a 5% intraday bounce from session lows, showing remarkable strength during a sharp sell-off that wiped out $960 million in altcoin leveraged positions. While the broader market dipped, APT outperformed — gaining momentum and holding support levels with conviction. APT Bounces From $4.53 to $4.79 on Heavy Volume During volatile July 24 trading, APTUSD rose from a low of $4.53 to a high of $4.79, a 5.4% trading range. The biggest breakout occurred around 2:00 PM UTC, when price surged from $4.59 to $4.75 on volume of 3.64 million, according to CoinDesk Research. This strong…
The Smarter Web Company, a UK-based web development firm evolving into a Bitcoin-focused treasury entity, has announced a major purchase of 225 BTC, pushing its total holdings to 1,825 BTC. $26.4 Million in Bitcoin Added at $118K Per Coin In an official statement on Friday, the company confirmed it acquired 225 BTC for £19.6 million ($26.4 million USD) at an average price of $118,076 per bitcoin. This latest buy increases its total BTC position to 1,825 coins, with a blended acquisition cost of $109,088 per BTC. At current market rates, the company’s BTC treasury is valued at over $216 million.…
The Bitcoin market faced intense pressure this week, as mass selling by Galaxy Digital drove a sharp decline in price and sentiment. In the past 24 hours alone, over $500 million in BTC liquidations rocked the market, pushing Bitcoin’s Relative Strength Index (RSI) to ultra-rare oversold levels. BTC RSI Crashes to 6/100 Before Bullish Divergence Emerges On Friday, Bitcoin’s RSI dropped to just 6 out of 100 on the 15-minute chart — one of the most extreme oversold conditions ever recorded. This occurred as BTC/USD dipped below $114,600, its lowest level since early July. Despite the plunge, bullish RSI divergence…
A shocking case out of Arizona has revealed the depth of North Korea’s cyber infiltration into the U.S. crypto industry. On Thursday, Christina Marie Chapman was sentenced to 8.5 years in federal prison for her role in helping North Korean IT operatives pose as U.S. workers, defrauding over 300 American companies and raking in $17 million in illicit crypto profits. How the Crypto Job Scam Worked According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Chapman worked directly with operatives tied to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). She supplied stolen identities, fraudulent documents, and U.S.-based IP addresses, enabling North Korean…
The NFT market made a powerful comeback in July, with total market capitalization surging to $6.6 billion, marking a 94% increase from the previous month, according to DappRadar. NFT Trading Volume Sees Strongest Weekly Spike Since February Weekly NFT trading volume reached $136 million, a 51% jump from the prior week. This is the strongest week for the sector since February, signaling renewed investor interest in digital collectibles after months of declining activity. The rebound follows several quarters of volume decline, raising hopes that the NFT market may have reached a bottom and is entering a new growth cycle. CryptoPunks…
After a brief pause in investor sentiment, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs logged $226.6 million in net inflows on Thursday, snapping a three-day outflow streak. The inflows came even as Bitcoin slipped 1.7% to trade at $115,988, suggesting a growing appetite among long-term institutional investors. ETF Breakdown: Fidelity, VanEck Lead Thursday’s Rebound Fidelity’s FBTC was the top-performing Bitcoin ETF on Thursday, bringing in $106.6 million, while VanEck’s HODL followed with $46.4 million in net inflows. BlackRock’s IBIT, the largest by assets under management, attracted $32.5 million, despite recent softness in BTC’s price action. This marks a significant reversal from earlier in…