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.

MicroStrategy is back at it again, making waves in the Bitcoin world with yet another sizable purchase. The software company, turned Bitcoin treasury juggernaut, announced its latest acquisition of 1,070 BTC for $101 million—its ninth consecutive weekly buy. Let’s break down what this means for MicroStrategy and the broader Bitcoin space.

Michael Saylor, Chairman and controlling shareholder of MicroStrategy, continues to cement his status as one of Bitcoin’s most prominent advocates. Under his leadership, MicroStrategy is pushing boundaries with its aggressive Bitcoin acquisition strategy, and the company is now taking unprecedented steps to scale its vision.

In a recent preliminary proxy filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), MicroStrategy is seeking shareholder approval to significantly expand its authorized class A common stock from 330 million shares to a staggering 10.33 billion shares. This ambitious proposal, if approved, would theoretically provide enough stock at current share prices to acquire all the Bitcoin in circulation—nearly 20 million coins—valued at approximately $95,100 each.

French banking giant BPCE, one of the largest financial institutions in the country, is set to enter the cryptocurrency market by offering Bitcoin and crypto investment services to its customers. The service will be rolled out through BPCE's subsidiary Hexarq in 2025, marking a significant move for traditional banking in the crypto space.

Hut 8, one of North America's leading Bitcoin miners, has just made a massive leap in its Bitcoin holdings. On December 19, 2024, the company announced a $100 million acquisition of Bitcoin, adding 990 BTC to its reserves at an average price of $101,710 per coin. This move has pushed Hut 8’s total Bitcoin stash to over 10,096 BTC, surpassing a staggering $1 billion in market value.

Corporate adoption of Bitcoin is heating up, with major players like Metaplanet Inc., Riot Platforms, and Semler Scientific making headlines as they aggressively expand their Bitcoin reserves. These moves are clear signals of growing confidence in Bitcoin as a strategic treasury asset and inflation hedge.

$1.54 Billion Raised Through Share Sales

On December 16, 2024, MicroStrategy announced it had raised approximately $1.54 billion between December 9 and December 15, 2024.

Bitcoin Acquisition Update

During the same period, MicroStrategy used the proceeds from its share sales to purchase approximately 15,350 BTC for $1.5 billion in cash, at an average price of $100,386 per Bitcoin (inclusive of fees and expenses). This acquisition brings the company’s total Bitcoin holdings to:

• 439,000 BTC

• Acquired at a total cost of $27.1 billion

• Average purchase price: $61,725 per Bitcoin

The world’s most populous country is once again making headlines in the crypto world. A Shanghai court has officially confirmed that owning Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies is legal in China. This groundbreaking opinion reaffirms personal property rights for digital assets while maintaining strict restrictions on business-related crypto activities.

The corporate adoption of Bitcoin continues to accelerate, and MetaPlanet Inc. is at the forefront of this movement. Known for its innovative strategies and early investments in new technology, MetaPlanet has made another significant stride by acquiring 124.117 Bitcoin at an average price of 14,099,600 yen per Bitcoin, bringing its total holdings to 1,142.287 Bitcoin. With an aggregate investment of 11.372 billion yen and a calculated average purchase price of 9,955,874 yen per Bitcoin, MetaPlanet is redefining how corporations integrate Bitcoin into their financial strategies.

MARA (formerly Marathon Digital), one of the largest publicly traded Bitcoin holders, has taken another bold step to expand its Bitcoin treasury. The company announced an increase in its convertible note offering from $700 million to $850 million, responding to strong investor demand. The proceeds will largely fund additional Bitcoin purchases, underscoring MARA’s confidence in Bitcoin as a strategic asset and its alignment with the growing trend of corporate Bitcoin adoption.