Saylor says Bitcoin could fix Apple’s stock buybacks: Finance Redefined

Saylor says Bitcoin could fix Apple’s stock buybacks: Finance Redefined

Bitcoin exposure may provide more shareholder value to Apple investors, as the tech firm’s stock is struggling to reverse a downtrend. Bitcoin exposure may provide a lucrative financial opportunity for Apple’s stock buyback program, according to Strategy’s Michael Saylor. Saylor’s proposition follows a Bitcoin (BTC) rally of over 11% since the beginning of 2025, which…

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SharpLink buys 3M in ETH, becomes largest public ETH holder

SharpLink buys $463M in ETH, becomes largest public ETH holder

While SharpLink has become the largest publicly traded holder of Ether globally, some entities, including the Ethereum Foundation and BlackRock, are still holding more ETH. Sports betting platform SharpLink Gaming has acquired 176,271 Ether for $463 million, becoming the world’s largest publicly traded holder of ETH. In a Friday announcement, the Nasdaq-listed company said the…

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USDT issuer Tether buys 32% stake in Canada’s gold royalty firm

USDT issuer Tether buys 32% stake in Canada’s gold royalty firm

Tether’s investment in Canada’s Elemental Altus Royalties follows the company’s strategy to “integrate long-term, stable assets such as gold and Bitcoin in its ecosystem.” Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin by market capitalization, continues its buying spree with its 32% stake acquisition in Canada’s public gold royalty firm Elemental Altus Royalties. Tether Investments…

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Nasdaq-listed Mercurity Fintech to raise 0M for Bitcoin treasury

Nasdaq-listed Mercurity Fintech to raise $800M for Bitcoin treasury

Mercurity’s $800 million Bitcoin treasury financing plan would make the firm the 11th-largest corporate Bitcoin holder after Galaxy Digital. Mercurity Fintech Holding, a Nasdaq-listed digital fintech group building blockchain-based payment infrastructure, plans to raise $800 million to establish a Bitcoin treasury reserve as more companies adopt the cryptocurrency for strategic purposes. Mercurity plans to raise…

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Here’s what happened in crypto today

Here’s what happened in crypto today

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation. Today in crypto, US stablecoin legislation moves closer to a Senate vote. Meanwhile, Ukraine eyes adding cryptocurrencies to its national reserves, and a proposed Bitcoin software update…

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Connecticut lawmakers vote to prohibit crypto use in government

Connecticut lawmakers vote to prohibit crypto use in government

Connecticut has joined the growing number of US states rejecting the notion of a state Bitcoin reserve, prohibiting government entities from making crypto investments and payments. Connecticut lawmakers unanimously passed a bill prohibiting state and local government divisions from accepting cryptocurrency payments and holding crypto assets. The House Bill 7082, titled “An Act Concerning Various…

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Sandeep Nailwal takes charge of Polygon Foundation as first CEO

Sandeep Nailwal takes charge of Polygon Foundation as first CEO

Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal assumed full executive control, marking a move away from decentralized governance. Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal has taken full control of the Polygon Foundation as its first-ever CEO. The move marks a shift away from the decentralized governance model the organization had embraced. The foundation, which oversees Polygon Labs and other arms…

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