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Metaplanet Boosts Bitcoin Holdings with $28.2M Purchase
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has become Asia’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder by purchasing 330 BTC for $28.2 million, raising its total to 4,855 BTC worth $414 million. Aiming for 21,000 BTC by 2026, the firm uses direct buys, options trading, and innovative financing like zero-coupon bonds.
Despite market volatility and U.S. tariff tensions, Metaplanet’s stock has surged 967% in a year, showing strong investor confidence. Dubbed “Asia’s MicroStrategy,” it’s leading Japan’s corporate crypto adoption and views Bitcoin as a long-term strategic asset rather than just an investment.
Bitcoin manages to hit $87,000 for first time after Trump's Liberation Day | Market sentiment indicators Fear&Greed and S&P 500 RSI (14) have been favored
Bitcoin surged to $87,600 after recent market volatility caused by Trump’s tariffs. Investors turned to Bitcoin and gold amid inflation fears and M2 expansion. Positive indicators like Fear & Greed and ETF inflows suggest improving sentiment, though caution remains as markets await further Fed decisions that may impact financial stability.
Hive Blockchain in 2025: Still Underrated or Finally Breaking Out?
Hive, a decentralized blockchain born from a 2020 Steem hard fork, has evolved into a unique Web3 platform. It offers zero transaction fees and supports blogging, microblogging, video sharing, and gaming. DApps like PeakD, 3Speak, InLeo, and Splinterlands enhance its ecosystem. Despite limited mainstream recognition, Hive's growing community and innovative features position it as a promising contender in the blockchain space.
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Positive Tariff News Only
President Trump's tariffs have disrupted global trade, burdening importers and exporters with higher costs. A 90-day pause offers countries time to negotiate acceptable deals, potentially leading to uneven tariff rates based on trade deficits.
Markets, seeking clarity, have reacted negatively; the S&P 500 and Nasdaq have declined over 10%, reflecting investor concerns about economic stability and future trade relations.
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