Bitcoin
Why Bitcoin is up 1.9% today
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Bitcoin rose 1.9% over the past 24 hours as it held near the $63,000 level amid continued focus on institutional and product-related developments. The Block reported Metaplanet’s planned acquisition of Siiibo Securities to build bitcoin-linked yield products, a signal of ongoing efforts to expand BTC-focused financial offerings that can support sentiment.
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GameStop Renews Bitcoin Deal That Did Little for Its Record Quarter
The retailer rolled its Coinbase options deal forward in late May, keeping nearly all its Bitcoin tied up for upfront cash.
While bitcoin holds near $63,000, some data points to pain ahead for bulls
Onchain data shows the bitcoin market price is only just above its realized price and demand is weakening, especially from ETFs.
Metaplanet to acquire Siiibo Securities for $13 million to develop bitcoin-linked yield products
Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich said the deal is expected to close in July, and the company plans to rename the business Metaplanet Securities.
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