Metaplanet raises 2026 outlook as Bitcoin write-down tops $680M
Japanese Bitcoin treasury company Metaplanet has hiked its 2025 revenue and profit guidance, forecasting a near doubling of sales in 2026 as its BTC income and treasury strategy scale up.
BTC price ‘bottoming phase’ ends: Five things to know in Bitcoin this week
Bitcoin price analysis forecast a long-term BTC price bottom in the coming days as geopolitics and macroeconomic mayhem seize markets.
Crypto funds see $1.7B outflows, biggest since November 2025
Crypto ETPs reversed course last week, with outflows led by Bitcoin and Ether as bearish sentiment outweighed inflows into altcoins such as Solana.
Matcha Meta breach tied to SwapNet exploit drains up to $16.8M
Matcha Meta urged users to revoke one-time approvals for SwapNet’s router contract after a smart-contract vulnerability saw as much as $16.8 million stolen on the Base blockchain.
South Korea’s Coinone weighs stake sale amid Coinbase speculation
South Korean crypto exchange Coinone has reportedly begun selling major shareholder stakes, with Coinbase rumored to be eyeing a strategic entry.
Japan plans framework that could permit crypto ETFs by 2028: Nikkei
Japan’s financial regulator is weighing rule changes that could allow crypto assets to qualify for ETFs, signaling a possible shift in retail access.
Ether treasury ETHZilla buys plane engines amid tokenization focus
ETHZilla acquired two aircraft engines for $12 million, just weeks after the company said it was renewing its focus on tokenizing real-world assets.
UK finance watchdog nears final consultation step on key crypto rules
The Financial Conduct Authority has begun seeking final feedback on a set of proposals aiming to apply traditional finance standards to the UK crypto sector.
CZ rules out return to Binance, predicts 2026 Bitcoin supercycle
Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao says Binance doesn’t need a “backseat driver,” even though he says his pardon from Donald Trump could allow him to.
Majority of institutional investors say Bitcoin is undervalued: Coinbase
Bitcoin has fallen nearly 30% since a major market crash in October, while traditional safe havens like gold and silver have soared.