Metaplanet to buy Siiibo Securities to build Bitcoin yield business

Tokyo-listed Metaplanet plans to acquire Siiibo Securities, a regulated online securities platform focused on corporate bond issuance and investment, for ¥2.1 billion, or approximately $13 million, and then rename the business Metaplanet Securities, according to a Friday statement. The transaction is expected to close in August 2026 and forms part of the company’s Project NOVA […]

From a $90 Million Bitcoin Splurge to CEO: The Story Behind a Crypto Insurance Pioneer

In a story that underscores the astonishing volatility and long-term value of early Bitcoin adoption, Chris Seedor, co-founder and CEO of the cryptocurrency insurance firm Bitsurance, has revealed that he once spent 1,500 Bitcoin on a single graphics card. The purchase, made in 2011, is now worth approximately $90 million at current market prices. The […]

Bitwise Europe Research Head Expects Further Drop in Bitcoin! Here Are the Expected Price Levels

While the debate continues about whether Bitcoin has reached its bottom after the sharp sell-offs in the cryptocurrency market in recent weeks, André Dragosch, Head of Research at Bitwise Europe, made some noteworthy assessments. According to Dragosch, Bitcoin risks a further 20% drop from current levels, and in the worst-case scenario, the price could fall […]