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Metaplanet Launches BitBonds with $1.3 Million Private Placement
Metaplanet, a Japanese bitcoin treasury firm, has launched a bond program named BitBonds, successfully raising $1.3 million in its initial sale.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Goldman Sachs to Acquire NEOS Crypto ETF Operator for $2.25 Billion
Goldman Sachs has agreed to acquire NEOS Investments for up to $2.25 billion, gaining control over numerous crypto-related ETFs.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Goldman Sachs Acquires NEOS Investments for $2.25B to Boost Crypto ETF Presence
Goldman Sachs has announced a $2.25 billion acquisition of NEOS Investments, which includes a significant Bitcoin covered-call fund, enhancing its crypto ETF offerings.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Goldman Sachs Expands into Bitcoin Income ETFs with $2.25 Billion NEOS Acquisition
Goldman Sachs is set to acquire NEOS Investments for $2.25 billion, enhancing its ETF platform and entering the bitcoin income ETF market.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Fidelity Seeks Approval for Ethereum ETF to Stake and Reward Investors
Fidelity has filed to allow its Ethereum ETF to stake holdings and reward investors with quarterly cash distributions, following similar moves by Grayscale and BlackRock.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitwise Reduces Workforce by 14% Amid Ongoing Crypto Downturn
Bitwise Asset Management has laid off 14% of its workforce, reducing its team size amidst ongoing challenges in the cryptocurrency market.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Fidelity Introduces Staking to Its Ethereum ETF
Fidelity is set to add staking to its Ethereum ETF, allowing up to 100% of assets to be staked and distributing rewards to shareholders.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Fidelity to Introduce Staking and Quarterly Distributions for $900 Million Ether ETF
Fidelity is enhancing its Ethereum Fund by adding staking and quarterly payouts, retaining 85% of staking rewards, and aiming for greater liquidity.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Remains Stagnant Amid ETF Demand and Anticipated Inflation Data
Bitcoin remains steady in a narrow trading range as ETF inflows balance miner selling, with inflation data on the horizon that could instigate movement.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
EToro Posts Q2 Loss in Crypto Despite Beating Overall Profit Estimates
EToro reported a $7.2 million loss in crypto trading for Q2 2026, despite surpassing overall profit expectations and announcing plans to acquire TradeZero.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Morning Minute: Saylor's Strategy Continues Bitcoin Sales
Michael Saylor's Strategy sold Bitcoin for the third consecutive week, bolstering its cash reserves while navigating losses from its earlier investments.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Institutional Shift in Bitcoin-Backed Lending: Insights from Two Prime
Public companies are increasingly utilizing bitcoin for loans to fund acquisitions and capital projects without selling their crypto assets.
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