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.

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.

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.

In an exciting development for Bitcoin adoption, Ming Shing Group Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: MSW), a Hong Kong-based construction company specializing in wet trades works, has entered the Bitcoin space with a $47 million investment. The company’s newly established subsidiary, Lead Benefit (HK) Limited, purchased 500 Bitcoin at an average price of $94,375 per Bitcoin on January 9, 2025. This forward-thinking move positions Ming Shing as a trailblazer in merging traditional industries with cutting-edge financial innovation.

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.

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.

For the first time in financial history, Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have overtaken gold ETFs in assets under management (AUM). According to K33 Research and Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas, U.S. Bitcoin ETFs reached a combined total of $129 billion on December 16, 2024, edging past gold ETFs, which stood at $128 billion.

This is a monumental moment for Bitcoin, especially considering its ETFs were launched just 11 months ago, compared to gold ETFs that have had over 20 years to grow. The rapid rise of Bitcoin ETFs highlights the increasing demand from institutional investors and growing optimism about Bitcoin’s future as a financial asset.

$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

AMP, one of Australia's largest wealth management firms, has made history by becoming the first major Australian-based superannuation fund to invest in Bitcoin (BTC). According to a report from the Australian Financial Review (AFR), AMP allocated $27 million to Bitcoin earlier this year as part of its broader diversification strategy.

In this video, Mayor Ken Sim, of Vancouver City, shares his ground breaking motion to explore making Vancouver a Bitcoin-friendly city. Dive into his personal Bitcoin journey, his extensive background as an accountant, auditor, and entrepreneur, and his compelling insights into the benefits of Bitcoin as a treasury asset. Learn how this visionary leader is rethinking finance and innovation for Vancouver's future.

The city of Vancouver, under the leadership of Mayor Ken Sim, is making waves in the global Bitcoin community with a forward thinking plan to embrace Bitcoin as part of its financial strategy. If successful, this initiative could position Vancouver as a trailblazer in the integration of cryptocurrency into municipal governance.

On November 25, 2024, Rumble Inc. (NASDAQ:RUM), the video-sharing platform and cloud services provider, made a bold announcement: the company's Board of Directors has approved a corporate treasury diversification strategy to allocate a portion of its excess cash reserves to Bitcoin. This decision positions Rumble as the latest company to embrace Bitcoin as a strategic asset, underscoring its belief in cryptocurrency's transformative potential.

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.