Metaplanet Inc., Japan’s leading Bitcoin treasury company, surged to a new all time high in market capitalization this week, propelled by Bitcoin’s own historic ATH. The firm’s aggressive Bitcoin acquisition strategy, innovative financing, and rising investor confidence have driven its valuation to ¥470.3 billion, up 554.5% year-to-date, closely tracking Bitcoin’s surge past its new ATH of $109,500 today.

In just over a year, Metaplanet has expanded its holdings from 98 BTC to 7,800 BTC (as of May 19, 2025), acquired at an average price of $103,873 per coin. That stash is now worth over $800 million, as Bitcoin’s record-breaking run this year.

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Bitcoin soared to a new all-time high today, crossing $109,000 and peaking at $109,800 before settling at $109,378 on Coinbase. The historic price milestone comes as institutional inflows and favorable policy developments fuel growing confidence in the world’s leading digital asset. 

Bitcoin’s ascent reflects a surge in momentum across traditional finance and political circles. Nearly $1 billion in inflows poured into Bitcoin ETFs over just two trading days this week, according to data from Farside Investors—underscoring the deepening demand from institutional investors. 

“Bitcoin is pushing toward new highs with strong tailwinds behind it—from steady ETF inflows…

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Hong Kong’s Legislative Council has officially passed the Stablecoin Bill setting the stage for a regulated digital asset framework aimed at turning the city into a global Web3 powerhouse. Legislative Council member Johnny Ng confirmed the bill’s approval and shared that institutions may apply for stablecoin licenses by year-end through the Hong Kong Monetary Authority.

Stablecoins under the new law must be backed by fiat currency ensuring trust and stability in the market. Ng is inviting global companies to apply and is offering personal assistance to foster collaboration and innovation across Asia. He highlighted the potential of stablecoins in enhancing retail payments cross-border trade and peer-to-peer transactions.

Ng also pushed for yield-bearing stablecoins suggesting that offering interest to holders will boost adoption and competitiveness. These comments align with recent data showing yield-bearing stablecoins have surged to $11 billion in circulation. Meanwhile in the US support for Bitcoin is climbing with nearly 50 million Americans preferring it over gold and strong bipartisan political backing emerging in Congress.

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A recent report by River highlights the growing dominance of Bitcoin in the United States revealing Americans now own nearly 40% of all available Bitcoin globally. Around 14.3% of the US population holds Bitcoin exceeding ownership rates across Europe, Asia and Oceania combined. Additionally 32 major US public companies collectively hold about 733,000 Bitcoins representing 94.8% of corporate Bitcoin holdings worldwide. The leading corporate holder is Strategy which alone controls 569,000 Bitcoins.

Public sentiment in America increasingly favors Bitcoin over traditional assets like gold. Approximately 49.6 million Americans now prefer Bitcoin as a reserve asset compared to 36.7 million who still choose gold. This shift underscores Bitcoin’s growing status as a strategic financial asset among American investors due to its fixed supply and rising value.

Political support for Bitcoin in the US is also rising significantly. Currently 59% of US Senators and 66% of House Representatives openly endorse pro-Bitcoin policies indicating growing governmental acceptance of digital assets as vital to America’s economic future.

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Today, the State of Wyoming has officially chartered Gannett Trust Company, the first bitcoin-native trust company in the United States, according to a press release sent to Bitcoin Magazine. Backed by Unchained, a leader in bitcoin financial services, Gannett Trust is purpose-built to serve individuals, family offices, and businesses integrating bitcoin into estate and inheritance plans, investment portfolios, trusts, and treasury strategies.

The launch of Gannett Trust directly addresses a growing need for secure, compliant, bitcoin-native solutions for long-term wealth management. Estimates say around 3.7 million bitcoin may be lost forever, largely due to poor planning and the…

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Sangha Renewables has officially broken ground on a 19.9-megawatt (MW) bitcoin mining facility in West Texas, marking a notable step in its mission to merge sustainable power with digital asset infrastructure, according to a recent press release sent to Bitcoin Magazine. Sangha also announced it has raised $14 million toward its $17 million target, helping bring its vision for renewable-powered bitcoin mining to life. 

Developed in partnership with an independent power producer (IPP), the behind-the-meter facility will be located on an established solar energy site. Sangha’s project is designed to transform underutilized renewable assets into high-yield bitcoin-generating…

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