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Metaplanet Buys Over 1,000 Bitcoin as Corporate Accumulation Surges
Metaplanet Buys Over 1,000 Bitcoin as Corporate Accumulation Surges

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has made another significant move into Bitcoin, purchasing 1,004 BTC for approximately ¥15.2 billion ($104.6 million). Announced on May 19, this marks the company’s...

Source: thecoinrise 2025-05-19 20:20
ASIA|BTC|MARKET
$499M Bitcoin Bet Signals Explosive Momentum Shift
$499M Bitcoin Bet Signals Explosive Momentum Shift

A high-stakes Bitcoin long worth nearly $500 million has captured attention , with trader James Wynn declaring that “the volcano is about to erupt.” His position, amounting to 4,838.72 BTC on 40x leve...

Source: coinpaprika 2025-05-19 19:54
ASIA|BTC|BUSINESS|FIAT|ZRX
Nvidia to Build AI Supercomputer and New HQ in Taiwan
Nvidia to Build AI Supercomputer and New HQ in Taiwan

The chip manufacturer is set to power Taiwan’s next-gen sovereign AI projects as it deepens its global research footprint.

Source: decrypt 2025-05-19 19:33
ASIA|RESEARCH
US crypto funds top $7.5B inflows in 2025 as investor appetite grows
US crypto funds top $7.5B inflows in 2025 as investor appetite grows

Crypto investment products in the United States have attracted over $7.5 billion worth of investment in 2025, with a fifth week of net positive inflows last week signaling growing investor demand for ...

Source: cointelegraph 2025-05-19 19:15
ASIA|BTC|BUSINESS|ETH|EXCHANGE
$15 Million Crypto Laundering Ring Busted in Hong Kong, 12 Arrested
$15 Million Crypto Laundering Ring Busted in Hong Kong, 12 Arrested

Authorities in Hong Kong , working with police from mainland China, have shut down a money laundering operation that used cryptocurrency and hundreds of fake bank accounts to transfer around HK$118 mi...

Source: bitdegree 2025-05-19 18:40
ASIA|FIAT|REGULATION
Metaplanet inches toward 2025 goal with fresh 1004 BTC purchase
Metaplanet inches toward 2025 goal with fresh 1004 BTC purchase

Japan’s Metaplanet has acquired over 1,000 Bitcoin as part of its ongoing treasury strategy, bringing it within striking distance of its year-end target. According to a May 19 announcement , the Tokyo...

Source: invezz 2025-05-19 18:39
ASIA|BTC|BUSINESS|MARKET|REGULATION
U.S. 30-Year Yield Tops 5% as Moody’s Cuts Credit Rating
U.S. 30-Year Yield Tops 5% as Moody’s Cuts Credit Rating

The yield on the U.S. 30-year Treasury bond climbed above 5%—reaching 5.011% intraday—for the first time since April, signaling deepening concerns over America’s fiscal health. Moody’s recent downgrad...

Source: coinpaprika 2025-05-19 17:38
ASIA|BTC|MARKET|REGULATION
Tether surpasses Germany’s $111B of US Treasury holdings
Tether surpasses Germany’s $111B of US Treasury holdings

Tether, the $151 billion stablecoin issuance giant, has surpassed Germany in United States Treasury bill holdings, showcasing the benefits of a diversified reserve strategy that has helped the firm na...

Source: cointelegraph 2025-05-19 17:33
ASIA|FIAT|MARKET|REGULATION|USDT
Tether surpasses Germany's $111B of US Treasury holdings
Tether surpasses Germany's $111B of US Treasury holdings

Tether, the $151 billion stablecoin issuance giant, has surpassed Germany in United States Treasury bill holdings, showcasing the benefits of a diversified reserve strategy that has helped the firm na...

Source: cointelegraph 2025-05-19 17:33
ASIA|FIAT|MARKET|REGULATION|USDT
Stocks, US Treasury yield, and gold all plunge after Moody’s downgrade
Stocks, US Treasury yield, and gold all plunge after Moody’s downgrade

Markets went red before the opening bell on Monday after Moody’s cut the United States’ top credit rating, hammering stock futures, lifting Treasury yields, and dragging down gold. The downgrade, anno...

Source: cryptopolitan 2025-05-19 17:22
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