Bitcoin
Why Bitcoin is up 2.5% today
Analysis
Bitcoin rose about 2.5% over the past 24 hours as traders reacted to fresh headlines pointing to additional BTC demand from large entities. Binance said it plans to convert $1B of its SAFU fund from stablecoins into Bitcoin, which can be interpreted as a sizeable shift toward holding more BTC on its balance sheet (CryptoPotato).
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Binance to Convert $1B SAFU Fund From Stablecoins to Bitcoin
Binance plans to convert about $1B in its SAFU insurance fund from stablecoins back into Bitcoin within 30 days.
Metaplanet Raises Up to $137 Million to Buy Bitcoin and Pay Off Debt
Bitcoin Magazine Metaplanet Raises Up to $137 Million to Buy Bitcoin and Pay Off Debt Metaplanet raised up to 21 billion yen ($137 million) through share issuance as it doubles down on its strategy of...
Metaplanet targets up to $137 million equity raise to fund bitcoin treasury expansion
Metaplanet targets up to $137 million in total potential funding through shares and warrants for its bitcoin treasury plans.
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