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Here’s the rewritten content while keeping the HTML tags intact: Metaplanet aims to enhance its Bitcoin returns by initiating a comprehensive share buyback program. Summary Metaplanet has green-lit a ¥75B share repurchase covering 13.1% of its total shares. The initiative is intended to boost BTC Yield and stabilize valuation amidst market fluctuations. Backed by a $500M Bitcoin-secured credit facility for agile execution. Metaplanet’s board has sanctioned a substantial ¥75.4 billion (~$500 million) share buyback initiative as part of its Bitcoin-centric financial strategy. Announced on Oct. 28, the plan permits the company to repurchase up to 150 million shares, approximately 13.1%…
Bitcoin is becoming progressively out of reach for average investors, prompting concerns about the sustainability of the current bull market beyond its typical four-year cycle.Crypto market intelligence firm 10x Research has indicated that Bitcoin (BTC) is getting too costly for ongoing retail purchases, a trend that could jeopardize the anticipated extension of the current bull market cycle.Despite several calls for an extended market cycle, relying on the outcomes of the preceding four cycles is “highly questionable,” according to 10x.“Bitcoin is experiencing diminishing returns,” the firm asserted in a Tuesday report, adding:“While many perceive this as a natural sign of maturity,…
Evernorth Holdings, a newly established digital asset company backed by Ripple, has reportedly accumulated a total of $1 billion in XRP tokens as part of its initiative to create an XRP treasury.As of Monday, Evernorth’s holdings of XRP (XRP) reached 388.7 million tokens, based on information from the digital asset analytics platform CryptoQuant.With XRP trading above $2.60 at the time of writing, the company’s XRP assets have exceeded $1 billion—marking a significant achievement in XRP accumulation shortly after Evernorth’s formal launch on October 20 as an institutional vehicle for XRP adoption.Following the announcement of Evernorth’s launch last week, XRP rose…
Bitcoin is increasingly out of reach for average investors, sparking debate on the sustainability of the current bull market beyond the familiar four-year cycle.The crypto market intelligence firm 10x Research has indicated that Bitcoin (BTC) is becoming too pricey for consistent retail buying, a trend that could jeopardize the anticipated extension of the current bull market cycle.Despite many predictions for a prolonged market cycle, based on past cycles, 10x argues that these conclusions are “highly questionable.”“Bitcoin is experiencing diminishing returns,” the firm noted in a Tuesday report, adding:“While many interpret this as a typical phase of maturity, it raises significant…
The company listed in Tokyo initiated a stock buyback plan targeting 13% of its shares to improve shareholder value and enhance capital efficiency.
Evernorth Holdings, a newly established digital asset company backed by Ripple, has reportedly acquired $1 billion worth of XRP tokens as part of its strategy to create an XRP treasury.As of Monday, Evernorth’s XRP (XRP) holdings reached 388.7 million tokens, based on data from the digital asset analytics platform CryptoQuant.With XRP trading above $2.60 at the time of publication, the company’s XRP holdings have surpassed the $1 billion threshold — marking a significant achievement in XRP accumulation that occurred just days after Evernorth’s official debut on Oct. 20 as an institutional vehicle for XRP adoption.Following Evernorth’s launch announcement last week,…
Zcash (ZEC) is showing indications of entering an extreme bubble phase, as revealed by a recent on-chain analysis. Current trading metrics surpass those recorded during the peak of its 2021 bull run.On Tuesday, Ki Young Ju, CEO of on-chain data platform CryptoQuant, shared this concerning analysis on his X account, cautioning retail investors about potential risks. He bluntly remarked, “Sorry, but you’re retail if you’re buying Zcash now.”Sponsored SponsoredCryptoQuant CEO Issues Stark WarningThe CEO released a chart titled ‘Zcash: Spot Volume Bubble Map’, which tracks ZEC’s trading volume against its price since January 2020. In this visualization, the size of…
Highlights: Bitcoin appears to be establishing a local floor, with analysis pinpointing several critical levels. RSI indicates an ongoing demand for upward movement, though longer timeframes remain uncertain. The Federal Reserve’s decision on rate cuts is starting to impact the performance of US stocks. On Tuesday, Bitcoin (BTC) tested significant resistance, as traders remained optimistic about BTC price growth. BTC/USD four-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView Bitcoin price hints at reaching new highs According to data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView, Bitcoin is trading around $114,000. Following a robust weekly close, BTC/USD firmed up its gains during the Monday trading session…
Tokyo-based fintech firm JPYC has introduced Japan’s inaugural yen-backed stablecoin, accompanied by a platform for its issuance, amid an intensifying global competition for market share.The JPYC stablecoin, tied to the Japanese yen, officially launched on Monday, with backing from bank deposits and government bonds, ensuring a 1:1 exchange rate with the national currency, as reported by the company last Friday.During a press conference in Tokyo, JPYC President Noriyoshi Okabe described the launch as a “significant milestone in Japanese currency history,” noting that seven companies are interested in integrating the stablecoin, according to Business Insider Japan. Source: Noriyoshi OkabeJPYC’s debut coincides…
Investors are keenly observing the launch of the initial Solana staking exchange-traded fund (ETF), an initiative anticipated to infuse billions of dollars into both Solana and the wider altcoin sector.At least three altcoin ETFs are expected to debut later on Tuesday: Bitwise’s Solana (SOL) ETF, alongside Canary’s Litecoin (LTC) and Hedera (HBAR) ETFs, as reported by Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas.The approval of the first Solana staking ETF by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) marks a “transformative” milestone that could attract an influx of $3 billion to $6 billion in new capital into the altcoin within its inaugural year,…