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Japanese firm Metaplanet has grown its Bitcoin reserves to 20,000 BTC. The latest purchase added 1,009 coins, costing about $109 million at an average price of $111,720 per coin. The transaction took place on September 1 and lifted the company’s total Bitcoin value above $2.15 billion.
The Tokyo-listed company began buying Bitcoin in December 2024. Its aggressive treasury strategy has drawn comparisons to MicroStrategy in the United States. Both firms see Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation and dilution, using capital markets to build large holdings.
Metaplanet originally aimed for 10,000 BTC by the end of 2025. That goal was met months early, so new targets were set at 100,000 BTC for 2026 and 210,000 BTC for 2027. The company has issued shares and used profits to finance most of these acquisitions.
Shareholder impact has been notable. In the last quarter, Bitcoin yield measured against fully diluted shares reached 30.7%. Earlier in the year, this figure peaked above 300%, highlighting how rapid accumulation shaped returns.
The pace of growth in 2025 has been striking. Holdings jumped from 13,000 BTC at the end of June to 20,000 BTC by early September, placing Metaplanet among the world’s largest corporate holders.
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Japan Post Bank plans to roll out a blockchain-based deposit currency called DCJPY by 2026. The bank holds more than $1.3 trillion in deposits and serves 120 million customers, making the move highly significant.
The DCJPY will be issued on a private blockchain designed by DeCurret DCP, with support from MUFG. Unlike regular stablecoins, these tokens will be backed directly by deposits and redeemable one-to-one with the yen. Currently, GMO Aozora Net Bank is the only licensed minter of DCJPY tokens.
Trials already showed the system’s ability to speed up settlements. Securities trades that usually take days can be completed almost instantly. Customers will also be able to shift funds into digital tokens, reducing transaction friction and cutting costs.
The project is not limited to banking. Tests have included NFT integration, cross-border payments, and tokenized securities with yields between 3% and 5%. Local governments are exploring its use for distributing subsidies and disaster relief.
Japan’s Financial Services Agency is expected to approve the first regulated yen-backed stablecoin later this year. Unlike public stablecoins, DCJPY will run on a controlled network with strict compliance measures, including deposit insurance and anti-money laundering safeguards.
Tron founder Justin Sun claims World Liberty Financial has frozen more than $100 million worth of his WLFI tokens. Sun says he invested about $75 million into the project, backed by members of the Trump family, and became one of its largest supporters.
On X, Sun expressed frustration, saying he had offered both capital and trust, only to see his holdings locked without cause. He insisted that early investors like him should have equal rights within the ecosystem.
Data from Arkham Intelligence shows Sun moved around $9 million in tokens after WLFI lost 40% of its value since launch. He confirmed transferring some assets but denied influencing the market. He even offered to invest an additional $20 million across Trump-linked ventures, including more WLFI tokens.
World Liberty Financial has not directly commented on Sun’s accusations. Instead, its social media account said the platform responds to high-risk activities that could harm users, rather than targeting individuals.
Sun remains a controversial figure, having attended a private Trump dinner earlier this year. His sudden dispute with the project raises questions about the relationship between early backers and the team behind World Liberty Financial.
Michael Saylor’s company Strategy has cleared the final hurdle for joining the S&P 500 index. The firm reported an unrealized gain of $14 billion in its latest earnings, meeting the profitability requirement for inclusion.
The transformation of Strategy into a massive Bitcoin holder has redefined its role on Wall Street. Over the last year, shares surged more than 160%, fueled by Bitcoin’s rally.
If added to the S&P 500, index funds would need to purchase nearly 50 million shares, worth about $16 billion at current prices. That would indirectly make many pension funds and institutional investors partial Bitcoin holders overnight.
The index requires firms to be U.S.-based, publicly traded for at least 12 months, valued above $22.7 billion, and profitable over the last four quarters. Strategy now meets all these conditions.
Among 26 possible additions, analysts say Strategy shows the strongest liquidity metrics, increasing its chances of approval. Other contenders include Robinhood and Carvana.
For Saylor, a listing would confirm his once-criticized decision to borrow and raise funds to buy Bitcoin. What began as a risky bet has turned into a strategy recognized by Wall Street benchmarks.
Pump.fun, the Solana-based meme coin platform, has introduced Project Ascend. The upgrade redesigns creator fees and aims to attract sustainable token projects rather than short-lived speculative launches.
The system introduces Dynamic Fees. New tokens with small market caps will face higher fees, helping fund liquidity, marketing, and listings. As projects grow, fees drop, reducing the burden on established tokens.
Co-founder Alon Cohen said earlier flat-fee models made scaling harder. High costs limited developers and discouraged investors. The new approach is meant to encourage long-term growth while still supporting smaller meme projects.
Pump.fun says the changes will make token creation faster and more profitable. The platform expects interest not only from casual creators but also from serious builders and startups.
The launch follows a strong rebound in Pump.fun’s market share. After losing ground to Bonkfun in July, Pump.fun generated $35 million in August revenue, regaining dominance in Solana’s launchpad market.
The upgrade also boosted its native token. PUMP rose more than 10% after the announcement. Earlier, the platform supported confidence through $44.5 million in token buybacks, strengthening its ecosystem.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has revealed its latest roadmap for regulating crypto markets. Chair Paul Atkins presented the Spring 2025 Unified Agenda on September 4, marking a shift in priorities.
The agenda drops some proposals from the previous administration while adding new rules for digital assets. Atkins said the aim is to set clear standards for issuance, custody, and trading. He stressed the importance of discouraging illegal practices while giving markets more certainty.
Two major initiatives lead the effort. One focuses on rules for offering and selling digital assets, including exemptions and safe harbors. The other addresses how tokens are traded on exchanges and alternative platforms. Both are expected to move forward by April 2026.
The SEC also plans to redefine what counts as a “dealer” or “broker,” updating decades-old definitions to include crypto activity. Another part of the plan will outline how digital assets could be listed on national securities exchanges.
Alongside crypto, the agenda proposes easing burdens for public companies and updating disclosure requirements. By advancing crypto-specific rules while cutting other red tape, the SEC is signaling a new approach to balancing innovation and investor protection.
The Dutch central bank has fined crypto exchange OKX $2.6 million. Regulators say the company offered services in the Netherlands between July 2023 and August 2024 without proper registration.
Local rules have required crypto companies to register since 2020. The measure helps authorities monitor suspicious transactions under anti-money laundering laws. During the violation period, OKX’s parent company lacked authorization and failed to report activities to the Financial Intelligence Unit.
The fine follows penalties against other major exchanges. Kraken, Binance, Coinbase, and Crypto.com were all sanctioned for similar breaches. Binance even exited the Dutch market after receiving its fine.
OKX called the issue a “legacy matter” and said it has since been resolved. Dutch users have now been moved to its MiCA-licensed entity, OKCoin Europe, which operates legally under European rules. The company also said it did not directly target Dutch customers during the period in question.
Despite the fine, OKX stressed that the Netherlands remains an important market. Regulators, however, warned that failing to register undermines oversight and increases risks of illegal financial flows.
Prediction market Polymarket has secured clearance from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to restart business in the United States. The approval came after years of regulatory challenges.
The CFTC said it would take a “no-action” stance on certain reporting obligations, effectively allowing the platform to offer event contracts through its QCX partnership. This decision means Polymarket can operate within federal derivatives rules.
In 2022, the company paid $1.4 million to settle charges of running an unregistered trading platform and blocked U.S. users. More investigations followed, but both the CFTC and the Justice Department closed their probes this summer without filing charges.
Polymarket then acquired QCX for $112 million, building the compliance structure needed for U.S. approval.
The move comes as rival Kalshi expands with political event contracts, reaching a valuation of $2 billion. Polymarket has also attracted attention from investors, including Donald Trump Jr., who recently joined its advisory board.
CEO Shayne Coplan announced the approval on X, praising the regulator for moving quickly. With backing secured and the legal barrier cleared, Polymarket is preparing a high-profile comeback in the American prediction market space.
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