For the first time in financial history, a major credit rating agency has formally evaluated a company built on a bitcoin-backed credit model. In news covered by Bitcoin Magazine, the S&P Global Ratings has assigned Strategy Inc (MSTR) a ‘B-’ Issuer Credit Rating with a Stable outlook, recognizing not just the company, but the emergence of Bitcoin as collateral inside the credit system. This marks a watershed moment for corporate finance. Bitcoin-backed credit is no longer theoretical. It is now a rated financial reality.

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Until now, Bitcoin had been accepted by equity markets, ETFs, and corporate treasury conversations — but credit markets remained…

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Bitcoin Price Weekly Outlook

Bitcoin’s price action was rather subdued last week, keeping traders guessing whether or not we would see another large drop in price entering the weekend. Price held above the lows, however, slowly plodding a little bit higher to close out the week at $114,530. Bulls should not be overly disappointed with this price action, as they did reclaim the $112,200 resistance level, and are now closing in on conquering the next resistance level at $115,500. The bears are still sitting comfortably in control, though, with stronger resistance levels hanging overhead that the bulls have yet to challenge. This may be an interesting and volatile week ahead, with…

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S&P Global Ratings assigned a ‘B-’ issuer credit rating to bitcoin-juggernaut Strategy, reflecting the company’s heavy concentration in bitcoin and limited dollar liquidity. The outlook is stable.

S&P said the rating reflects Strategy’s “high bitcoin concentration, narrow business focus, weak risk-adjusted capitalization, and low U.S. dollar liquidity.” The company reported $8.1 billion in pre-tax earnings in the first half of 2025, almost entirely from appreciation in the value of its bitcoin holdings.

The firm said in their release that while Strategy’s balance sheet is dominated by bitcoin, its management has prudently staggered debt maturities and maintained…

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Tech giant IBM (NYSE: IBM) has unveiled Digital Asset Haven, a powerful new platform designed to help banks, governments, and enterprises securely manage and scale their digital asset operations. The platform offers an all-in-one solution for handling the complete digital asset lifecycle—from custody to transactions and settlements—while ensuring full compliance and seamless integration.

Developed in partnership with Dfns, a leader in digital wallet infrastructure, the platform combines IBM’s trusted security with Dfns’ proven custody expertise, having already created 15 million wallets for over 250 clients. As tokenized assets and stablecoins gain momentum, IBM’s move aims to support institutions ready to modernize and participate in the evolving digital economy.

Digital Asset Haven includes advanced features like blockchain transaction management, governance frameworks, and integrated third-party solutions for KYC and AML compliance. With cutting-edge MPC and HSM security, IBM positions itself at the forefront of crypto innovation—bridging traditional finance with the digital future.

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IBM announced a platform designed to help financial institutions, governments, and large corporations securely manage their crypto and blockchain-based assets, like bitcoin. 

The platform, developed in collaboration with crypto wallet provider Dfns, combines IBM’s infrastructure and security expertise with Dfns’ institutional-grade custody and wallet technology.

At its core, Digital Asset Haven wants to simplify what has long been a tricky and complex landscape for institutions. 

Many banks and governments have been cautious about crypto because it involves multiple blockchains, regulatory hurdles, and security risks. IBM’s platform wants to change this and consolidate these…

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Does one bitcoin a day keep the doctor away?

Prenetics Global Limited (NASDAQ: PRE), a Hong Kong-based health sciences company, announced today the successful pricing of a public equity offering expected to generate approximately $48 million in gross proceeds, with the potential to raise up to $216 million if all accompanying warrants are exercised. 

The capital raise is intended to support the expansion of its supplement brand, IM8, while bolstering Prenetics’ Bitcoin treasury strategy.

The company has a disciplined Bitcoin accumulation plan, purchasing one bitcoin per day since August 1, 2025, and currently holds approximately 275 BTC, valued at $31 million as of…

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American Bitcoin Corp. (Nasdaq: ABTC), a Trump family–backed mining platform, has expanded its Bitcoin holdings to 3,865 bitcoin, adding 1,414 bitcoin since September through a combination of mining production and secondary market purchases.

The Miami-based firm, which describes itself as “America’s Bitcoin infrastructure backbone,” said the latest accumulation includes coins held in custody and those pledged for miner purchases under its ongoing procurement deal with Bitmain. 

The update continues a rapid expansion trajectory that began earlier this year when Hut 8 spun out its U.S. mining arm as a separate, publicly traded entity.

American Bitcoin initially held…

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Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) has strengthened its position as the world’s largest Bitcoin treasury, purchasing 390 BTC for about $43.4 million between Oct. 20 and Oct. 26, according to a recent SEC filing. The firm paid an average of $111,117 per Bitcoin, bringing its total holdings to 640,808 BTC, valued at roughly $74 billion.

This massive stash represents over 3% of Bitcoin’s total supply, giving Strategy about $26.6 billion in paper gains at current prices. The company financed the latest acquisitions through at-the-market sales of its various perpetual preferred stock programs — STRK, STRF, STRD, and STRC — as part of its expanded “42/42” Bitcoin accumulation plan, targeting $84 billion in capital by 2027.

Data from Bitcoin Treasuries shows that 190 public companies now hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets. Following Strategy, the top holders include MARA, Twenty One, Metaplanet, Adam Back’s firm, and Cantor Fitzgerald-backed Bitcoin Standard Treasury Company.

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Bitcoin’s price surged above $115,000 on Monday as Strategy, the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, announced another significant purchase of Bitcoin. The business intelligence firm acquired 390 BTC between October 20 and October 26, spending approximately $43.4 million at an average price of $111,053 per Bitcoin.

According to a Form 8-K filing released today, Strategy’s total Bitcoin holdings have now reached 640,808 BTC, with an aggregate purchase price of $47.44 billion. The company’s average purchase price stands at $74,032 per Bitcoin, including fees and expenses.

The latest acquisition was funded through proceeds from Strategy’s At-The-Market (ATM) equity…

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