Thailand is embracing the future of payments with the launch of a pilot program allowing tourists to use Bitcoin for transactions in Phuket, one of the country’s most popular tourist destinations. Starting in 2025, this initiative aims to provide international visitors with a streamlined, tech-forward alternative to traditional payment methods while enhancing the country's appeal in the global tourism market.

Chile may soon join the growing list of nations embracing Bitcoin at a strategic level. Multiple lawmakers are advocating for the establishment of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR), according to Andrés Villagrán, a nation-state mining lobbyist. Villagrán has been tirelessly meeting with officials to highlight Bitcoin’s potential economic benefits and its role in the country’s future financial strategy.

KULR Technology Group, Inc. (NYSE American: KULR), a leader in advanced energy management platforms, has taken another significant step in its Bitcoin Treasury strategy. On January 6, 2025, the company announced an additional $21 million investment in Bitcoin, bringing its total Bitcoin purchases to $42 million. This move solidifies KULR’s commitment to integrating Bitcoin into its corporate treasury and aligns with its long-term financial strategy.

In a move signalling the growing adoption of Bitcoin by forward-thinking companies, Matador Technologies Inc. has announced plans to add $4.5 million worth of Bitcoin to its corporate treasury this December. This decision aligns with Matador’s long-term strategy to safeguard its assets against currency devaluation risks and embrace the transformative potential of blockchain technology.

On December 2, 2024, the Company unveiled its latest move to strengthen its Bitcoin holdings—an acquisition of approximately 15,400 Bitcoins, worth $1.5 billion, between November 25 and December 1. This purchase was made possible by raising $1.48 billion through the sale of 3.7 million shares, underscoring the Company’s growing confidence in Bitcoin as a critical component of its financial strategy.