Sequans Communications has secured $384 million through a private debt and equity offering backed by over 40 institutional investors. The funds will kickstart the company’s bitcoin treasury initiative marking a bold step into digital assets.

The company will use all net proceeds to purchase bitcoin and fund corporate activities tied to the initiative. The offering included 139 million American Depositary Shares priced at $1.40 each and secured convertible debentures worth $189 million. These are set to convert at $2.10 per ADS bringing the total raised to $376 million with potential for an extra $57.6 million if all warrants are exercised.

CEO Georges Karam stated the move strengthens Sequans’ financial resilience and aims to deliver long-term value. Sequans is partnering with Swan Bitcoin to ensure secure execution and transparent operations. This strategic pivot signals growing corporate interest in bitcoin as a store of value and a treasury asset.

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Japanese company Metaplanet has revealed plans to use its growing Bitcoin reserves to acquire cash-generating businesses, including a possible digital bank in Japan. The Tokyo-listed firm now holds 15,555 BTC after buying 2,204 more this week for $237 million, at an average price of $107,700 per coin.

CEO Simon Gerovich said the company aims to accumulate over 210,000 BTC by 2027, or 1% of all Bitcoin ever mined. He compared the strategy to a gold rush, emphasizing the need to reach “escape velocity” by using Bitcoin as leverage for expansion. Metaplanet intends to use its BTC as collateral, similar to government bonds, to raise capital for acquisitions.

Originally a hotel operator, Metaplanet has seen its stock soar over 345% this year, pushing its market cap beyond $7 billion. The firm mirrors MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin playbook, which holds over 597,000 BTC. Gerovich is open to issuing preferred shares to fund growth but ruled out convertible debt to avoid repayments tied to share price.

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Murano Global Investments PLC, a Nasdaq-listed real estate company, has announced a bold move into bitcoin. The firm, known for its luxury hotel and resort developments in Mexico, plans to use its operating cash flows, real estate assets, and capital market access to acquire bitcoin as part of a new treasury strategy.

The company secured a Standby Equity Purchase Agreement of up to $500 million with Yorkville Advisors, with the majority of funds earmarked for bitcoin purchases. Murano recently acquired 21 BTC and joined the Bitcoin for Corporations alliance, backed by Michael Saylor’s Strategy. CEO Elias Sacal said bitcoin offers long-term growth potential and strengthens the company’s balance sheet against inflation and systemic risk.

Murano is also exploring options to accept bitcoin payments and launch bitcoin rewards in hospitality. The firm has deployed over $2 billion in real estate projects over three decades. Murano’s stock (MRNO) closed at $10.53, down 1.68%, and dipped a further 3.32% after hours. In 2025, 142 public firms now hold bitcoin as crypto adoption accelerates.

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Trump Media has taken a major step into cryptocurrency, with the US Securities and Exchange Commission accepting its application for a Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded fund. The proposed ETF would list on NYSE Arca, offering investors direct exposure with 75% of assets in Bitcoin and 25% in Ether. Custody of the crypto assets will be handled by Crypto.com, while asset management will be led by Yorkville America Digital.

Truth Social’s ETF will track daily net asset value using the CME CF Bitcoin and Ether reference rates, with all assets securely held in cold storage. The filing, submitted June 16, comes as the SEC explores streamlined listing structures for crypto ETFs, signaling increased support for digital assets in traditional markets.

Meanwhile, the SEC has delayed a decision on Fidelity’s proposed Solana ETF. Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart noted the delay was expected, but said recent SEC requests for amendments are a strong sign of positive momentum for crypto exchange-traded products.

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On July 3, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit agreed to end an appeal that crypto advocacy group Coin Center made to OFAC regarding the Ethereum-based mixing service Tornado Cash.

This decision by the court occurred approximately two and a half months after the U.S. Treasury Department removed Tornado Cash from its OFAC Sanctions list after having kept it on the list for over three years.

The dismissal of this case officially ends Coin Center’s challenging OFAC’s decision to include Tornado Cash on its sanctions list.

Peter Van Valkenburgh, executive director at Coin Center commented on X earlier today that the government did not want to continue…

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Today, Nakiki SE (ISIN: DE000WNDL300) announced plans to fully adopt a Bitcoin treasury strategy, aiming to become Germany’s first publicly listed company to pursue a Bitcoin only treasury reserve asset business plan, similar to Michael Saylor’s Strategy. 

The company will propose a name change and a revised business purpose at its annual general meeting in the second half of 2025. Nakiki SE is also in discussions with key investors to raise capital through share issuances to fund its Bitcoin acquisition.

“The course for building a Bitcoin portfolio was set today following discussions with potential investors, placing banks, and Bitcoin experts,” the announcement…

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Genius Group Limited (NYSE American: GNS) has announced a major move in support of crypto by raising its Bitcoin Treasury target from 1,000 BTC to 10,000 BTC. The AI-powered, Bitcoin-first education company plans to reach this target within 12 to 24 months through ongoing Bitcoin purchases. The company aims to fund this with a mix of debt financing, low-cost convertible bonds, preferred shares, operating income, and a $1.1 billion ATM facility signed with H.C. Wainwright & Co.

Genius Group achieved an impressive BTC Yield of 74 percent between May 22, 2025, and July 4, 2025, after winning its appeal to resume Bitcoin purchases. The company believes this strategy will drive long-term growth while increasing Bitcoin per share for investors. CEO Roger Hamilton shared that the rising Bitcoin price, and the company’s business growth, strengthen their commitment to expanding their Bitcoin Treasury.

This bold move reflects Genius Group’s belief in Bitcoin as a key part of its future strategy. The company’s new ATM facility includes a $100 million portion already in place, and a $1 billion facility pending SEC approval.

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Semler Scientific has purchased an additional 187 Bitcoin for approximately $20 million, according to a new SEC filing. The acquisition brings the firm’s total Bitcoin holdings to 4,636 BTC, worth about $502 million at current market prices.

The company disclosed the purchases were made between June 4 and July 2 at an average price of $106,906 per BTC. The buy was funded through proceeds raised via Semler’s ongoing at-the-market (ATM) stock program. 

Semler Scientific has acquired 187 BTC for $20 million and has achieved BTC Yield of 29% YTD. Now holding 4,636 BTC. $SMLR

— Joe Burnett, MSBA (@IIICapital) July 7, 2025

In April, the healthcare technology firm entered…

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Strategy has announced plans to raise up to $4.2 billion through sales of its 10.00% Series A Perpetual Stride Preferred Stock (STRD) to fund additional Bitcoin purchases, marking another major capital raise as institutional Bitcoin adoption accelerates.

According to a company filing on July 7, the at-the-market (ATM) program will allow Strategy to sell STRD shares over an extended period, with proceeds earmarked for Bitcoin acquisition and general corporate purposes. The announcement comes as the firm reported $14.05 billion in unrealized gains for Q2 2025.

“The institutional landscape has fundamentally transformed. From Strategy’s 597,325 BTC holdings to…

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