Metaplanet Inc. widely recognized as Japan’s leading Bitcoin treasury company, has announced a major update to its Bitcoin accumulation strategy, unveiling the “555 Million Plan” aimed at acquiring over 210,000 BTC by the end of 2027, which is equivalent to 1% of Bitcoin’s total supply.

This new target marks a dramatic increase from the company’s earlier “21 Million Plan,” which aimed for just 21,000 BTC by 2026. Progress far outpaced expectations, with 8,888 BTC already secured as of June 2, prompting the strategic shift.

To fund this growth, Metaplanet has launched Asia’s largest Bitcoin-focused equity raise, aiming to secure ¥770.9 billion…

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Know Labs, Inc. (NYSE American: KNW) announced entering into an agreement with Goldeneye 1995 LLC and the Ripple Chief Risk Officer Greg Kidd to acquire a controlling interest in the Company. Following the completion of the transaction, Mr. Kidd will become Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company and Founder Ron Erickson will become Vice Chairman of the Board.

Under the agreement, the Buyer will acquire shares of Know Labs’ common stock by dividing the total value of 1,000 Bitcoin and a cash amount, designated to pay down existing debt, redeem outstanding preferred equity, and provide additional working capital. For every share purchased…

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Know Labs has announced a major leadership shift as fintech investor and former Ripple Chief Risk Officer Greg Kidd steps in as CEO and Chairman. His firm Goldeneye 1995 LLC is acquiring a controlling stake in the health-tech company through a deal involving 1,000 Bitcoin and cash to retire debt and boost operations.

This move marks a bold step into crypto with Know Labs adopting a Bitcoin-focused treasury strategy. The Bitcoin holdings will become a key asset on the company’s balance sheet representing 82% of market capitalization. The firm will also use a new valuation metric based on net asset value to better reflect its crypto holdings and attract forward-thinking investors.

Founder Ron Erickson will take on the role of Vice Chairman and lead a new division focused on non-invasive health diagnostics. The deal is seen as a transformative moment aligning the company with digital finance and long-term growth through crypto integration. The transaction is expected to close in Q3 2025.

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Ark is a novel off-chain transaction batching mechanism originally proposed by Burak, a young Turkish developer. There are currently two implementations being built, one by Ark Labs, and the other by Second, neither of which Burak is involved with. 

The original proposal for Ark was much more complicated, and involved some design goals more focused around privacy than the implementations currently being built. It was also originally envisioned to require CHECKTEMPLATEVERIFY (CTV) in order to be built. 

The protocol depends on a central coordinating server in order to function properly, but despite that is able to provide the same functionality and security guarantees that the…

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Bitcoin’s Market Value to Realized Value, or MVRV ratio, remains one of the most reliable on-chain indicators for identifying local and macro tops and bottoms across every BTC cycle. By isolating data across different investor cohorts and adapting historical benchmarks to modern market conditions, we can generate more accurate insights into where Bitcoin may be headed next.

The Bitcoin MVRV Ratio

The MVRV Ratio compares Bitcoin’s market price to its realized price, essentially the average cost basis for all coins in the network. As of writing, BTC trades around $105,000 while the realized price floats near $47,000, putting the raw MVRV at 2.26. The Z-Score version of MVRV…

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced a major shift by allowing retail investors access to crypto exchange traded notes (cETNs) through recognized investment exchanges. This marks a significant move toward supporting digital asset growth in the UK and positions the country as a competitive player in global crypto markets.

According to the FCA this change brings the UK closer to international standards where similar products are already available. While the existing ban on cryptoasset derivatives for retail investors will remain the new rule lets individuals decide if cETNs are right for them as long as risks are clearly communicated under UK financial promotion rules.

This decision aligns with broader government efforts to grow the crypto sector. FCA Executive Director David Geale said the move is about giving people choice while maintaining protections. Legal experts call it a strong signal that the UK is embracing crypto and working to create a balanced and mature regulatory environment.

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Ten years in Bitcoin can feel like an eternity. Just ask Sergej Kotliar, Founder and CEO of Bitrefill, who recently celebrated a decade of turning Bitcoin into something you can actually use in your everyday life.

“We started Bitrefill back in 2014,” Sergej reflects, thinking back to the early excitement around Bitcoin.

“The promise of internet money as a workaround to how cumbersome money was online motivated me. Imagine sending money as easily as sending an email. That’s still the vision driving us today.”

Bitrefill has evolved from a straightforward gift card provider into a full-fledged e-commerce powerhouse, allowing Bitcoiners to buy gift cards,…

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