Robinhood is actively weighing whether to join the growing corporate trend of adding Bitcoin to its balance sheet, with Senior Vice President of Finance and Strategy Shiv Verma revealing the trading platform is “constantly” debating the move. The internal discussion comes as Robinhood reports explosive 339% year-over-year growth in crypto trading revenue, highlighting both the strategic alignment benefits with its crypto-focused user base and the capital allocation concerns that accompany such treasury decisions.
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Metaplanet Uses Bitcoin as Collateral for $100M Crypto Purchase
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet is leveraging its substantial Bitcoin holdings as collateral to secure a $100 million loan for additional cryptocurrency purchases, positioning itself as Asia’s answer to MicroStrategy. The Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed company, ranked as the world’s fourth largest Bitcoin treasury, is expanding its crypto accumulation strategy despite recent market volatility that saw Bitcoin briefly fall below $100,000. This bold move comes as other corporate Bitcoin treasuries face increasing scrutiny amid price declines and shifting market sentiment toward digital asset holdings.
about Metaplanet Uses Bitcoin as Collateral for $100M Crypto PurchaseMetaplanet Secures $100M Bitcoin-Backed Loan for BTC Buys
Tokyo-listed investment firm Metaplanet has secured a $100 million loan using its substantial Bitcoin holdings as collateral, marking a significant milestone in institutional cryptocurrency adoption. The financing, obtained on October 31, will fuel additional Bitcoin purchases and share repurchases, reinforcing the company’s strategic pivot toward cryptocurrency assets. This move follows Metaplanet’s recent $500 million Bitcoin-backed buyback program and demonstrates growing corporate confidence in using digital assets as legitimate collateral for traditional financing.
about Metaplanet Secures $100M Bitcoin-Backed Loan for BTC BuysBrazil’s OranjeBTC Halts Bitcoin Buys, Shifts to Share Buybacks
Brazil’s largest Bitcoin treasury company OranjeBTC has abruptly halted its Bitcoin acquisition strategy just three weeks after going public. The publicly traded firm announced it will instead focus on buying back its own shares as Bitcoin prices remain 13% below recent all-time highs, signaling a significant strategic pivot in how corporate treasuries are managing their crypto exposure amid market volatility.
about Brazil's OranjeBTC Halts Bitcoin Buys, Shifts to Share BuybacksJapan’s Crypto Influence Fades Despite Political Summits
High-level political meetings between US and Japanese leaders failed to impact Bitcoin prices, highlighting Japan’s diminishing influence in global crypto markets. While traditional Japanese equities surged to record highs, cryptocurrency markets remained unmoved by bilateral announcements. New analysis reveals Japan’s limited role in Bitcoin ownership and market participation explains this disconnect.
about Japan's Crypto Influence Fades Despite Political SummitsBitplanet Launches Korea’s First Public Bitcoin Treasury Program
Bitplanet Inc. has become Korea’s first publicly listed company to initiate a daily Bitcoin purchasing program, starting with 93 BTC and targeting a 10,000-BTC treasury. The Seoul-based firm executed this landmark transaction through fully regulated infrastructure, positioning itself as a pioneer in institutional Bitcoin adoption while setting new standards for corporate treasury management in Asia’s rapidly evolving digital asset landscape.
about Bitplanet Launches Korea's First Public Bitcoin Treasury ProgramBitcoin vs Gold: Analysts Spot Rare Buying Signal
Prominent crypto analysts are identifying rare bottom signals in the Bitcoin-to-Gold ratio, suggesting a historic buying opportunity for Bitcoin. Both CryptoQuant’s Joao Wedson and former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes see current market conditions as exceptionally compelling for swapping gold for Bitcoin. The signals appear during periods of high volatility and have historically preceded significant Bitcoin rallies.
about Bitcoin vs Gold: Analysts Spot Rare Buying Signal$17B Bitcoin Proxy Loss: Retail’s Painful Lesson
Retail investors have lost a staggering $17 billion chasing Bitcoin exposure through corporate proxy stocks. Companies like Metaplanet and Strategy promised easy access to crypto gains but delivered amplified losses instead. The painful episode reveals how crypto’s institutionalization creates new risks for ordinary investors.
about $17B Bitcoin Proxy Loss: Retail's Painful LessonRipple Plans $1B XRP Treasury Fund Amid Price Slump
Ripple Labs is launching a massive $1 billion fundraising effort to establish a new digital asset treasury focused on XRP purchases, marking the company’s most ambitious XRP-focused initiative to date. This strategic move comes as XRP faces significant market pressure, declining 24% over the past two weeks and testing critical support levels around $2.26. The blockchain payment company plans to utilize a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) for the fundraising while simultaneously strengthening its corporate finance capabilities through the $1 billion acquisition of treasury management software provider GTreasury.
about Ripple Plans $1B XRP Treasury Fund Amid Price SlumpZeta Raises $231M in Bitcoin-Backed Private Placement
Nasdaq-listed Zeta Network Group has secured $231 million through a private placement funded entirely in Bitcoin or SolvBTC, marking one of the largest public-market integrations of wrapped Bitcoin and signaling growing institutional adoption of crypto treasury strategies. The deal enhances Zeta’s balance sheet while demonstrating confidence in Bitcoin’s long-term fundamentals, following the corporate Bitcoin treasury playbook pioneered by MicroStrategy under Michael Saylor’s leadership.
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