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Meta Acquires $3.5 Billion Stake in Ray-Ban Maker to Expand AI Glasses Strategy
9.7.2025
Meta has invested approximately $3.5 billion for a minority stake in Essilor Luxottica, the world’s largest eyewear manufacturer, as part of its strategy to expand into the artificial intelligence (AI) glasses market. The acquisition, which amounts to just under 3% of the Ray-Ban maker...
Shekel Reaches 30-Month High Against Dollar Amid Geopolitical Developments
9.7.2025
The Israeli new shekel has reached its strongest level against the US dollar in over 30 months, specifically since January 2023, with the current exchange rate at approximately 3.327 ILS per USD as of July 9, 2025. This marks a significant appreciation of the shekel, which has strengthened by 4.87%...
Metaplanet Aims for ‘Escape Velocity’ in Bitcoin Accumulation With Ambitious Acquisition Strategy
9.7.2025
Metaplanet (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 3350 / OTCQX: MTPLF), a publicly listed bitcoin treasury company based in Japan, has announced its aggressive strategy to acquire as much bitcoin as possible in a bid to leverage its holdings for purchasing cash-generating businesses. CEO Simon Gerovich described...
Indictment Unsealed in Puerto Rico Charging Two Men in $650 Million Omegapro Investment Fraud
9.7.2025
An indictment was unsealed on Tuesday in the District of Puerto Rico, charging Michael Shannon Sims, 48, and Juan Carlos Reynoso, 57, for their alleged roles in operating and promoting Omegapro, an international investment scheme that defrauded investors of over $650 million, primarily...
Opensea Acquires Rally to Enhance Mobile Experience and Token Trading Capabilities
9.7.2025
Opensea has announced its acquisition of Rally, a move that aims to enhance its mobile and token trading capabilities. Chris Maddern, the new Chief Technology Officer of Opensea, expressed excitement about the acquisition, highlighting that the Rally team brings valuable expertise to the company....
The Smarter Web Company Acquires 226.42 Bitcoin, Total Holdings Reach 1,000 BTC
8.7.2025
The Smarter Web Company PLC (AQUIS: SWC | OTCQB: TSWCF | FRA: 3M8), a London-listed technology firm, has announced the purchase of an additional 226.42 bitcoin as part of its ongoing treasury policy outlined in “The 10 Year Plan.” The bitcoin was acquired at an average price of £78,932...
The Blockchain Group Acquires 116 Bitcoin, Total Holdings Reach 1,904 BTC With 1,348.8% YTD Yield
8.7.2025
The Blockchain Group (Euronext Paris: ALTBG) has confirmed the acquisition of 116 bitcoin for approximately €10.7 million (about $12,5M), bringing its total holdings to 1,904 BTC, valued at around €172 million (approximately $202M). This announcement follows the final completion of a capital...
Two Sentenced to 12 Years for $2.1 Million Cryptocurrency Fraud in UK
7.7.2025
Two individuals from the UK, Raymondip Bedi and Patrick Mavanga, have been sentenced to a combined total of 12 years in prison for their involvement in a $2.1 million cryptocurrency fraud, following a prosecution by the FCA. Between February 2017 and June 2019, the pair cold-called victims, selling...
Inventor of Bollinger Bands Signals Potential Upside Breakout for Bitcoin
7.7.2025
John Bollinger, the inventor of Bollinger Bands, has indicated that bitcoin may be poised for an upside breakout, as noted in a recent social media post. Bollinger, an American author and financial analyst who developed this technical analysis tool in the early 1980s, stated, “Bitcoin looks...
Metaplanet Acquires Additional 2,205 Bitcoin, Boosting Total Holdings to 15,555 BTC
7.7.2025
Metaplanet Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 3350 / OTCQX: MTPLF), a publicly listed bitcoin treasury company based in Japan, has announced the acquisition of an additional 2,205 bitcoin, increasing its total holdings to 15,555 BTC. The latest purchase was made at an average price of 15,640,253 yen...
TON Launches UAE Golden Visa Initiative for Toncoin Holders
6.7.2025
Max Crown, CEO of the TON Foundation, announced the launch of an initiative allowing Toncoin holders to secure a 10-year Golden Visa in the UAE. Participants can obtain the visa by staking 100,000 in TON for three years and paying a one-time processing fee of $35,000. The process promises fast...
Palmer Luckey and Peter Thiel Back New Bank Erebor to Fill Gap Left by Silicon Valley Bank
3.7.2025
A group of tech billionaires, led by Palmer Luckey, co-founder of military contractor Anduril, is preparing to launch a new bank named Erebor, aimed at filling the gap left by Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) for start-ups, including those in the cryptocurrency sector. Backed by high-profile investors...
Digital Wealth Platform Nexo to Sponsor Golf Championship in Partnership With DP World Tour
2.7.2025
Nexo has announced a three-year partnership with the DP World Tour, becoming the Tour’s Official Digital Asset and Wealth Partner through 2027. This collaboration will kick off with six premier tournaments in 2025, including the Genesis Scottish Open and the BMW PGA Championship, featuring...
Wallet of Satoshi Launches Self-Custodial Lightning Wallet on Spark, Returns to the US Market
2.7.2025
Wallet of Satoshi has announced the launch of its self-custodial Lightning wallet on the Spark platform, marking a significant advancement in making Lightning Network payments more scalable and accessible, particularly in the U.S. market. This integration allows users to have full control over...
Openpayd and Ripple Partner to Enhance Fiat and Stablecoin Infrastructure for Streamlined Cross-Border Payments
2.7.2025
Openpayd, a prominent provider of financial infrastructure, has announced a strategic partnership with Ripple aimed at delivering compliant and scalable payment solutions for enterprise clients. This collaboration will integrate Openpayd’s global fiat infrastructure, including real-time payment...
Katana Mainnet Launches, Promising Higher DeFi Yields With Incentives for Users
1.7.2025
The Katana mainnet has officially launched, introducing a new decentralized finance (DeFi) platform designed to enhance liquidity and yield opportunities in the sector. With over $240 million in pre-deposits within weeks of its announcement, Katana is now live, offering users the chance to earn...
The Smarter Web Company Increases Bitcoin Holdings to 773.58 BTC
1.7.2025
On July 1, 2025, The Smarter Web Company PLC, a London-listed technology firm, announced the acquisition of an additional 230.05 BTC as part of its ongoing bitcoin treasury policy outlined in “The 10 Year Plan.” The company purchased the bitcoin at an average price of £78,103 ($107,126)...
Global Dollar (USDG) Stablecoin Launches in the European Union
1.7.2025
On July 1, 2025, Paxos officially launched the Global Dollar (USDG), a fully regulated USD-backed stablecoin, in the European Union (EU). Compliant with the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation and overseen by the Finnish Financial Supervisory Authority and the Monetary Authority...
The Blockchain Group Confirms Acquisition of 60 BTC, Total Holdings Reach 1,788 BTC
1.7.2025
The Blockchain Group (Euronext Paris: ALTBG) has announced the acquisition of 60 bitcoin for approximately €5.5 million (about $6.5 million), bringing its total holdings to 1,788 BTC, valued at around €161.3 million ($189.5 million). The company reported a year-to-date bitcoin yield of 1,270.7%...
Tokenized Stocks Now Available on Bybit, Kraken, and Solana DeFi
1.7.2025
Backed Finance has announced the launch of xStocks, a new platform offering over 60 tokenized stocks, now live on Bybit, Kraken, and Solana DeFi. This initiative aims to bridge the gap between traditional finance and decentralized finance (DeFi), allowing users to trade well-known equities such...