GameStop (NYSE: GME) just did it.

The once-meme-stock-turned-retail-underdog is now making a bold pivot into the Bitcoin standard, announcing a $1.3 billion fundraising through a private offering of convertible senior notes, with proceeds earmarked - in part - for the acquisition of Bitcoin. This comes just one day after the company updated its investment policy to add Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset.

Let that sink in: GameStop - with over 4,000 retail locations - is not just buying Bitcoin. It may be positioning itself to become Main Street’s first Bitcoin bank.

The Bitcoin revolution is making its way into the labour movement. IATSE Local 728, a union representing 3,000 entertainment industry workers, has become the first private-sector labour union in the U.S. to invest in Bitcoin and hold it in self-custody. This historic move could set the stage for other unions to rethink their approach to financial security and economic sovereignty.

El Salvador is not backing down. Despite agreeing to a $1.4 billion deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) - which imposes restrictions on government Bitcoin activities - President Nayib Bukele has made it clear: El Salvador will continue accumulating Bitcoin.

On March 5, Bukele reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to BTC, dismissing speculation that the IMF agreement would halt purchases.

“If it didn’t stop when the world ostracized us and most ‘bitcoiners’ abandoned us, it won’t stop now, and it won’t stop in the future.” – Nayib Bukele, March 5

El Salvador’s National Bitcoin Office quickly confirmed a fresh Bitcoin purchase, bringing the country’s total holdings to 6,101 BTC—valued at approximately $530 million at the time of reporting.

River, a client-first Bitcoin-only financial institution, has revealed a staggering 139% increase in the number of public companies holding Bitcoin since 2023. Despite this remarkable growth, less than 1% of publicly traded companies have embraced BTC as a treasury asset—highlighting a massive untapped opportunity for businesses worldwide.

MicroStrategy, now rebranded as Strategy, has once again made headlines with its largest Bitcoin purchase of the year—acquiring 20,356 BTC for nearly $2 billion. This latest acquisition underscores the company’s continued aggressive Bitcoin strategy despite market fluctuations and declining stock performance.

Rezolve Ai has announced a groundbreaking $1 billion Bitcoin treasury program, with an initial $100 million investment, as part of its ambitious strategy to revolutionize AI-powered crypto payments. This move marks a significant step towards integrating artificial intelligence with blockchain technology, creating a seamless digital payments ecosystem in collaboration with Tether.

Semler Scientific (Nasdaq: SMLR) just dropped blockbuster Q4 earnings, and Bitcoin played a massive role. The company marked up its Bitcoin holdings by $28.85 million, driving net income to $29.2 million ($3.64 per share) - a staggering increase from $4.2 million ($0.62 per share) a year ago.

TYSONS CORNER, Va., February 18, 2025 — Strategy™ (Nasdaq: MSTR) is making another bold financial move. The company has announced plans to issue $2 billion in 0% convertible senior notes due 2030 in a private sale to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A of the Securities Act. Additionally, Strategy has granted initial purchasers the option to buy an extra $300 million in notes, subject to market conditions.

Ohio is making bold moves in the Bitcoin space. Senator Sandra O’Brien has introduced Ohio Senate Bill 57, a proposal that would allow the state’s treasurer to invest in Bitcoin—exclusively Bitcoin—to establish the Ohio Bitcoin Reserve Fund.

Bitcoin’s role in the global financial system could be poised for a seismic shift as President Donald Trump signs an executive order to establish a U.S. sovereign wealth fund (SWF). The move fuels speculation that Bitcoin may be included in the nation’s financial reserves for the first time, given that the two key figures appointed to lead the initiative—Commerce Secretary nominee Howard Lutnick and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant—are among the most openly pro-Bitcoin officials in the administration.

The Bitcoin mining giant Bitdeer has once again made waves in the industry, announcing an increase of 50 BTC to its holdings today. The latest purchase, valued at approximately $4.74 million USD, brings Bitdeer’s total Bitcoin reserves to 787 BTC as of February 3, 2025.

In a landmark move that highlights the growing intersection of Bitcoin and traditional finance, Tesla has reported a $600 million net gain on its Bitcoin holdings for the fourth quarter of 2024. This significant boost was made possible by a new accounting rule that allows companies to reflect the market value of their Bitcoin assets on their balance sheets.

In a groundbreaking development that could reshape the financial landscape of Europe, the Czech Republic’s central bank is considering a bold move: investing billions of euros of its reserves into Bitcoin. Aleš Michl, the governor of the Czech National Bank (CNB), has floated the idea of allocating up to 5% of the bank’s €140 billion ($145.6 billion) reserves into the world’s leading cryptocurrency. If approved, this would mark the first time a Western European central bank has ventured into Bitcoin as a reserve asset.

In a ground breaking announcement that has sent waves through the Bitcoin world, Metaplanet Inc., a trailblazing Bitcoin treasury company, has unveiled its audacious 2025-2026 Bitcoin Plan. This strategic roadmap outlines the company’s mission to solidify its position as one of the largest corporate Bitcoin holders globally, with a bold target of accumulating 10,000 Bitcoin by the end of 2025 and 21,000 Bitcoin by the end of 2026.

The Bitcoin ETF landscape is evolving rapidly, with new proposals and innovations aimed at improving efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing accessibility for institutional and retail investors alike. One of the most significant developments in this space is the push for in-kind redemptions, a mechanism that would transform how Bitcoin ETFs operate. In this post, we’ll explore the latest developments, including the Australian Bitcoin ETF landscape, Monochrome’s in-kind redemption model, and the broader implications for the Bitcoin market.

Bitcoin has just taken center stage in U.S. financial policy. President Trump has signed a groundbreaking executive order aimed at strengthening American leadership in digital assets, blockchain technology, and financial innovation. 🇺🇸💰

As Bitcoin flirts with its previous all-time highs, a meeting between US Senator Cynthia Lummis and Eric Trump has ignited fresh discussions about the creation of an American Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR). The meeting, held at the Capitol, was initially highlighted in a now-deleted tweet from Eric Trump, raising questions about potential high-level strategy shifts regarding Bitcoin adoption.

Matador Technologies Inc. (TSXV: MATA) has announced the successful acquisition of 29 bitcoins for CAD$4.5 million in cash, at an average price of USD$96,341 per bitcoin, inclusive of fees and expenses. This move is part of Matador’s broader strategy to integrate Bitcoin into its treasury and support its upcoming digital gold platform.

On January 21, 2025, MicroStrategy announced a significant addition to its Bitcoin holdings. Between January 13, 2025, and January 20, 2025, the company acquired approximately 11,000 BTC for $1.1 billion in cash. This translates to an average purchase price of $101,191 per bitcoin, inclusive of fees and expenses. The purchase was funded through proceeds from the issuance and sale of shares under the Sales Agreement.

On Tuesday evening, former President Donald Trump announced that he had fully pardoned Ross Ulbricht, the founder of Silk Road, a darknet marketplace that became one of the first real-world use cases for Bitcoin. This move has sparked celebration across the Bitcoin community, as Ulbricht has been widely regarded as a martyr for financial freedom and decentralization.