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Metaplanet has announced the issuance of $15 million in bonds with a 0% interest rate, aiming to enhance its Bitcoin reserves. This strategic move is designed to increase the company’s cryptocurrency holdings while avoiding the financial strain of interest payments. By taking this approach, Metaplanet is positioning itself for long-term growth in the crypto space. The bond issuance underscores the company’s commitment to strengthening its balance sheet and expanding its presence in the digital asset market.

BlackRock has filed to allow in-kind redemptions for its Ethereum Trust, a move that would let the firm buy back Ethereum (ETH) directly instead of using cash. This change would align the trust more closely with how spot ETFs operate and could offer investors greater flexibility and efficiency. If approved, it signals growing institutional confidence in Ethereum and the broader crypto market, paving the way for more traditional finance players to enter the space.

Strategy has acquired 13,390 BTC for around $1.34 billion at an average price of $99,856 per Bitcoin, delivering a 15.5% year-to-date yield in 2025. As of May 11, 2025, the company holds a total of 568,840 BTC, purchased for approximately $39.41 billion at an average cost of $69,287 per coin. This move highlights Strategy’s continued confidence in Bitcoin and its aggressive accumulation strategy in the crypto market.

Bitcoin Magazine reports that David Bailey, CEO of Nakamoto, has raised $710 million and merged with healthcare data firm KindlyMD to create a Bitcoin treasury-backed entity. The merger aims to strengthen Bitcoin’s position in the financial sector. Bailey, also a key cryptocurrency advisor to U.S. President Trump, plays a central role in this ambitious move to integrate Bitcoin with traditional industries and enhance its adoption in mainstream markets.

Hut8’s subsidiary, American Bitcoin, a mining firm associated with former President Trump, is gearing up to go public. The company will merge with Gryphon Digital, a strategic move that could help it expand its presence in the competitive mining industry. This merger is a significant step for American Bitcoin as it aims to attract more investors and increase its market influence. The move signals growing interest in crypto mining and blockchain technologies in mainstream finance.

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has added 1,241 more Bitcoins to its balance sheet in a bold move to strengthen its crypto holdings. The recent purchase is worth $126.7 million, signaling the company’s growing confidence in Bitcoin as a long-term asset. With this latest acquisition, Metaplanet now holds a total of 6,796 BTC. The firm continues to follow a strategy similar to Strategy, betting big on Bitcoin’s future value and role in the global financial system.

StakeStone has teamed up with the Trump family’s crypto project, WLFI, to offer cross-chain liquidity support for the USD1 stablecoin. This collaboration bridges real-world assets (RWA) and native DeFi liquidity, allowing users to move funds seamlessly across different blockchains. The partnership also enables users to earn sustainable yields and access liquidity without locking up their assets, making it easier for everyone to manage and grow their investments in the crypto space.

Brazil’s B3 stock exchange will roll out Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) futures contracts on June 16, after getting approval from the securities regulator CVM. The new contracts will be USD-denominated, with sizes set at 0.25 ETH and 5 SOL each. In a move to boost market liquidity, B3 will also reduce the size of its Bitcoin futures contracts from 0.1 BTC to 0.01 BTC, making it more accessible for traders and increasing market participation.

Taiwan legislator Ko Ju-Chun has called on the central bank to adopt Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset. He proposed that up to 5% of the nation’s $50 billion reserves be allocated to Bitcoin, alongside traditional assets like gold and foreign currency. Ko highlighted Bitcoin’s hedging capabilities, saying it could strengthen the resilience and adaptability of Taiwan’s financial system. The move signals growing interest in integrating crypto into national financial strategies.

U.S.-listed pharma infrastructure firm Wellgistics is integrating XRP for both payments and reserves, backed by a $50 million credit facility. The move is aimed at improving cross-border settlement speed, cutting banking delays, and exploring on-demand payments and programmable liquidity. By leveraging XRP’s real-time capabilities, Wellgistics plans to streamline operations and boost overall efficiency in its supply chain. This marks another step forward in the adoption of crypto for practical business use cases.