Norwegian Block Exchange (NBX), a leading Nordic cryptocurrency exchange and digital asset platform, announced that it has added Bitcoin to its balance sheet, marking a national milestone as the first publicly listed company in Norway to hold Bitcoin as part of its treasury strategy.

The company has secured 6.0 Bitcoin and plans to increase its holdings to 10.0 within June. The assets, loaned from NBX’s largest shareholders, will be used as collateral to issue USDM, a MiCA-compliant stablecoin. NBX said it aims to generate yield through Bitcoin and the USDM ecosystems.

“NBX will not sell this Bitcoin or go short in any form,” the company said. “With reference to the…

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Norwegian Block Exchange (NBX) has made history by becoming the first publicly listed company in Norway to hold Bitcoin on its balance sheet. The move marks a major step in aligning its strategy with the growing role of Bitcoin in the global financial system. The initial allocation includes 6 Bitcoin with plans to increase to 10 by June as part of a proof of concept.

NBX has already gained attention by issuing the world’s first credit card offering Bitcoin cashback. Now the company aims to generate Bitcoin yield for its private and corporate customers using its secure custody solutions. It will also become the only European issuer of a MiCA-compliant stablecoin on the Cardano blockchain called USDM using Bitcoin as collateral.

NBX will not sell or short the Bitcoin instead it will use it to improve operational efficiency and attract capital from investors seeking Bitcoin exposure through Norwegian public markets. The company is also planning a Bitcoin treasury event on June 11 to expand awareness.

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Metaplanet, Japan’s leading Bitcoin treasury firm, has purchased an additional 1,088 Bitcoin for approximately ¥16.89 billion at an average price of ¥15,519,019 per BTC. This acquisition raises the company’s total Bitcoin holdings to 8,888 BTC, with a cumulative purchase cost of ¥122.27 billion at an average price of ¥13,756,658 per BTC.

The company continues to report gains under its BTC Yield metric, a proprietary KPI that measures Bitcoin accumulation per share. Quarter-to-date (QTD), as of June 2, 2025, Metaplanet’s BTC Yield stands at 66.3%, following previous QTD yields of 95.6%, 309.8%, and 41.7% over the last three quarters. Total BTC Gain for Q2 2025 is 2,684…

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Sberbank, the largest bank in Russia, has launched a new structured bond that ties investor returns to the performance of Bitcoin and the U.S. dollar-to-ruble exchange rate. This new financial product represents one of the first moves by a major Russian institution to offer Bitcoin-linked investments under recently updated national regulations.

The structured bond is initially available over the counter to a limited group of qualified investors. According to the announcement, it allows investors to earn based on two factors: the price performance of BTC in U.S. dollars and any strengthening of the dollar compared to the Russian ruble.

Unlike typical Bitcoin investments,…

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Last week, Ross William Ulbricht, at the 2025 Bitcoin Conference in Las Vegas, gave a speech about the principles of freedom, decentralization and unity.

Ross Ulbricht started by talking about his experience in prison and the price difference when he got into prison compared to now.

“When I launch Silk Road, buying a whole bitcoin will set you back less than a dollar,” said Ross. “Pocket change. Can you imagine that? Now they are worth over $100,000 each.”

“Bitcoin’s power comes from the fact that any one of us can mine if we choose to, and any one of us can generate addresses if we choose to,” stated Ross. “Any one of us can send bitcoin to anyone else….

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Strategy has acquired an additional 705 Bitcoin for approximately $75 million, further expanding its position as the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin as more public companies continue to adopt Bitcoin treasury strategies.

According to a Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 2, the company purchased the Bitcoin at an average price of $106,495 per coin between May 26 and June 1, bringing its total holdings to 580,955 BTC. The acquisition was funded through Strategy’s at-the-market (ATM) equity offerings of perpetual preferred shares.

The company raised $74.6 million by selling a combination of its preferred stock classes, including 353,511 shares of STRK preferred stock for…

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Strategy has added 705 more Bitcoin to its holdings spending approximately $75.1 million at an average price of $106,495 per coin. This latest move boosts their total Bitcoin stash to an incredible 580,955 BTC. The company also reported a strong year-to-date Bitcoin yield of 16.9% showcasing confidence in digital assets as a long-term store of value.

As of June 1, 2025, Strategy’s total Bitcoin investment stands at nearly $40.68 billion with an average purchase price of $70,023 per BTC. The continued accumulation highlights their belief in Bitcoin’s strength and long-term potential. This bold strategy sends a powerful signal to both institutional and retail investors as crypto adoption gains momentum globally.