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Norwegian Block Exchange (NBX) has announced the establishment of a bitcoin treasury strategy, becoming Norway’s first publicly listed bitcoin treasury company. As part of this initiative, NBX has acquired six bitcoins, with plans to expand its holdings to approximately 10 BTC by the end of June. This strategy aims to enhance core operations and create … Read more
Consensys has announced the acquisition of Web3auth, a provider of key management and embedded wallet infrastructure, aimed at enhancing the user experience and security of its Metamask wallet. According to Consensys this acquisition addresses significant risks associated with seed phrase management, as recent data indicates that 35% of users do not back up their seed … Read more
The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), the official executive body of the semi-autonomous Kurdistan Region in northern Iraq, has ordered the Ministry of Interior to create a special committee to shut down companies operating in the fields of electronic trading and digital currencies. The directive, issued by the Presidency of the Council of Ministers and dated … Read more
UK financial giant IG Group, a leading FTSE 250 trading platform, is launching cryptocurrency trading for retail investors—becoming the first UK-listed company to offer such services. Customers can buy, sell, and hold major digital currencies, including bitcoin, ethereum, and select stablecoins, all with a flat 1.49% transaction fee. In partnership with Uphold, IG’s platform allows … Read more
Strategy (formerly Microstrategy) continues expanding its bitcoin holdings with a fresh multimillion-dollar acquisition and updated performance metrics. On June 2, Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor announced that the firm acquired an additional 705 bitcoin (BTC) for approximately $75.1 million, with an average price of $106,495 per coin. The purchase boosts the company’s total holdings to … Read more
Elon Musk has announced that the new XChat feature on the X platform will incorporate “Bitcoin style” encryption, enhancing user privacy and security. According to Musk’s recent post, the updated XChat will include features such as encryption, vanishing messages, and the ability to send various file types, along with audio and video calling capabilities. The … Read more
Metaplanet Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 3350 / OTCQX: MTPLF), a publicly listed bitcoin treasury company based in Japan, has announced the acquisition of an additional 1,088 BTC as part of its ongoing Bitcoin Treasury Operations. The latest purchase was made at an average price of 15,519,019 yen per bitcoin, totaling approximately 16.885 billion yen. With … Read more
Amboss, a solutions provider for the Bitcoin Lightning Network, has launched Rails, a self-custodial bitcoin service aimed at enhancing asset utility for companies, custodians, and high net worth individuals. Rails allows participants, referred to as Liquidity Providers (LPs), to maintain full custody of their bitcoin while generating returns through payment routing and liquidity leases, thereby … Read more
Ross Ulbricht, the recently freed founder of the Silk Road marketplace, has received a donation of 300 BTC, valued at over $31 million, to his designated donation wallet. The substantial contribution comes as Ulbricht seeks support following his release from prison, where he served a lengthy sentence for his role in operating the dark web … Read more
Irdeto, the African entertainment platform Multichoice’s digital security subsidiary, has partnered with Coinbase to combat cybercriminals using cryptocurrency for piracy and other illicit activities. Irdeto’s intelligence-led investigations have shown an increasing use of cryptocurrency by illicit service providers, rising from 13% in 2022 to 19% in 2024. Through this collaboration, the Multichoice subsidiary provides Coinbase … Read more