Japanese firm Metaplanet Inc. (TSE: 3350) reported the acquisition of 136 BTC for approximately $15.2 million at an average price of about $111,666 per bitcoin, raising its total holdings to 20,136 BTC, acquired for about $2.08 billion at an average cost of about $103,196 per bitcoin as of September 8, 2025. The Tokyo‑listed bitcoin treasury

This week, Hyperliquid received competing proposals from Paxos, Agora, and Frax to supply stablecoin infrastructure for USDH, with each bidder emphasizing regulatory posture, distribution, and how yield from reserves would be shared with the ecosystem. Hyperliquid Is Now Weighing Multiple Proposals Bitcoin.com News previously reported on Paxos on Sunday, Sept. 7, and Paxos’s written bid

Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko has renewed his push for comprehensive cryptocurrency regulation, calling for clear, transparent rules and oversight mechanisms to keep pace with the fast-evolving digital asset sector. Lukashenko’s Frustrations Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko has reportedly issued a renewed directive to fast-track comprehensive cryptocurrency regulations, emphasizing the need for transparent oversight and legal clarity

Thumzup Media has unveiled its transformation plan into a major cryptocurrency player, highlighted by a pending dogecoin mining acquisition, a $50 million stock offering, and an expanded digital asset treasury strategy. Thumzup Aims to Become North America’s Dogecoin Mining Leader Donald Trump Jr.-backed Thumzup Media Corporation (Nasdaq: TZUP) has outlined a sweeping strategic shift into

Linea has launched Ignition, a ten-week incentive program distributing 1 billion LINEA tokens to boost liquidity across major DeFi protocols. Brevis ZK Proofs Drive Linea’s New Liquidity Rewards Program Linea is rolling out Ignition, a 10-week growth initiative distributing 1 billion LINEA tokens to strengthen liquidity across Etherex, Aave, and Euler. Unlike traditional reward schemes,

ETHzilla will allocate $100 million in ether to Etherfi, marking its first defi integration. The move aims to enhance yields on its $456 million ETH treasury through restaking. Restaking Allocation of $100 Million to Boost Returns for ETHzilla ETH Treasury ETHzilla Corporation (Nasdaq: ETHZ) is entering defi with a $100 million deployment of ETH into

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping were briefly overheard discussing life extension during a live broadcast of Beijing’s Sept. 3 military parade, when comments about biotechnology, organ transplants and the possibility of greatly extended lifespans were captured on a hot mic. In the exchange, Xi reportedly said some predict people may live

Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. The following opinion editorial was written by Alex Forehand and Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. NFTs, Intellectual Property, and the Legal Challenges of AI-Generated Assets As non-fungible tokens (NFTs)

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. September 2, 2025 – Geneva, Switzerland – TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications (dApps), announced today that the U.S. Department of Commerce has selected the TRON blockchain as one of the primary networks

While crypto markets were quite volatile in August and bitcoin lost 6.49% during the month, the stablecoin economy grew by more than $17 billion. Stablecoins Soar by $17B in August Despite Crypto Market Chaos As of Sept. 2, 2025, defillama.com data shows the fiat-pegged, U.S. dollar-driven crypto economy holds a value of $284.558 billion. On

Binance announced on September 1, 2025, the launch of Medá, a newly authorized Electronic Payment Funds Institution (IFPE) in Mexico, backed by a planned investment of more than one billion pesos ($53 million) over four years. Medá, operated by an independent vertical within Binance, will provide peso deposit and withdrawal services to facilitate on- and

A regulated Swiss crypto bank and a Nasdaq-listed digital asset firm just unleashed a powerhouse fund in Hong Kong, targeting institutional demand with aggressive crypto equity exposure. Swiss-Regulated Crypto Bank Teams With Nasdaq-Listed Firm on Hong Kong Fund Launch Amina Bank AG, a Swiss crypto bank regulated by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority, revealed

A Tokyo-listed firm is gearing up for a major XRP purchase to accelerate global finance expansion, targeting remittance dominance and ecosystem-driven revenue growth through blockchain integration. Gumi Aligns With SBI, Eyes XRP-Led Revenue Surge in Global Financial Web Gumi Inc., a company traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market, announced on Aug. 29 that

Amina Bank is cementing its dominance in regulated stablecoin finance with bold new moves alongside Circle and Ripple, unlocking next-level custody, trading, and yield access. FINMA-Regulated Amina Bank Deepens Stablecoin Role With Circle and Ripple Deals Swiss-based Amina Bank disclosed on social media platform X on Aug. 29 that it had expanded its partnership with

Crypto investors are being warned against panic selling as market dips reveal prime buying opportunities—an approach reinforced by Binance founder CZ’s steady guidance. Binance Founder Advises Traders: Don’t Let the Dip Trigger Your Worst Move Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, known as CZ, reminded investors on social media platform X on Aug. 29, 2025, that one

Cook was fired by Trump on Monday after the president’s Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency accused her of mortgage fraud earlier in the month. Much-Anticipated Hearing in Lisa Cook’s Trump Lawsuit Fails to Deliver Fireworks Many were anticipating some sort of ruling by Judge Jia Cobb on Friday after U.S. Federal Reserve Governor

U.S. lawmakers ramped up global momentum on digital asset regulation and monetary policy during a high-stakes European tour aimed at fortifying transatlantic financial and security alliances. Congressional Delegation Advances US-Europe Alliance on Crypto, Policy, and Security U.S. House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill announced on Aug. 29, 2025, that he and Rep. Vicente

The concept of AI psychosis emerged publicly in mid-2025, highlighting mental health issues linked to AI usage. While tech companies are not mandated to control AI usage, they can still implement safeguards to prevent chatbots from reinforcing delusional thinking. Experts agree on the need for tech companies to support at-risk individuals, though opinions vary on

The Defi Education Fund and 111 institutions sent a letter to Congress requesting explicit protections for blockchain developers in upcoming regulations. The coalition stressed that without these protections, it “cannot support a market-structure bill.” 112-Institution Defi Coalition Pushes Congress for Blockchain Development Protections Institutions are taking action to ensure the future of blockchain development in

Hut 8 plans to develop four large-scale infrastructure sites across the U.S, advancing 1,530 megawatts (MW) of capacity as part of its strategy to grow beyond bitcoin mining into broader digital infrastructure. This article is from Theminermag, a trade publication for the cryptocurrency mining industry, focusing on the latest news and research on institutional bitcoin