ChainCatcher news, according to the official announcement, the Japanese listed company Metaplanet announced that it has purchased an additional 619.70 bitcoins for 9.5 billion yen (approximately 60.69 million USD), bringing its total holdings to 1,761.98 BTC.

ChainCatcher News: Japanese listed company Metaplanet announced the issuance of the fifth series of zero-interest ordinary bonds totaling 5 billion yen. The raised funds will be used to accelerate the purchase of Bitcoin, with the bond maturity date set for June 16, 2025. The company plans to secure the funds for bond repayment through the proceeds from the exercise of the 12th series of warrants.

ChainCatcher news, Cointelegraph posted on the X platform revealing that MetaMask has expanded its cryptocurrency payment card pilot program in the United States, allowing users to pay directly from their wallets.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, the Sui Foundation has appointed former Meta executive Christian Thompson as its new Managing Director.Christian Thompson was previously an early member of the Libra/Diem project. Before joining Meta, he founded Knowledge Preserve and OnDetail, and served in various law enforcement agencies for nearly a decade. In the financial sector, he founded The Capital Quorum and co-founded the Capitola Public Safety and Community Service Foundation.

ChainCatcher news, according to Fortune, the metaverse game developer Gamefam has released the annual report on the "State of Brands in Roblox and Fortnite." The report predicts that by 2030, the global metaverse gaming market will reach $168.4 billion, with the number of users reaching 900 million, indicating that the industry still has strong growth potential.The report reveals significant changes in usage habits among the younger generation: Generation Z and Generation Alpha spend 39% more time on Roblox and Fortnite than on TikTok and YouTube. This trend has attracted well-known brands, including Disney, Mattel, and FIFA, to collaborate with Gamefam to reach younger audiences. Ferencz stated that although the term "metaverse" has been influenced by the NFT craze, unlike NFTs and other pure collectibles, gaming entertainment has lasting intrinsic value because "people need entertainment, they need joy."

ChainCatcher news, MetaMask has announced the launch of a crypto debit card pilot program in the United States. The card supports spending at any merchant that accepts Mastercard, allowing users to pay with USDC, USDT, and wETH on the Linea network, and it can be added to Apple Pay or Google Pay.It is reported that the MetaMask Card is developed in collaboration with MetaMask, Mastercard, and Baanx (Crypto Life), and has already been launched in regions such as the EU, the UK, Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia. Unlike traditional crypto cards, this card operates in a debit card mode, allowing users to use crypto assets directly from their wallets without needing to pre-load funds into a third party, converting only at the time of payment. MetaMask stated that it will expand to more regions in the coming months.

ChainCatcher news, Japanese listed company Metaplanet announced that it will be traded on the OTCQX market in the United States under the ticker $MTPLF.

ChainCatcher news, Metaplanet expects to achieve its first comprehensive operating profit in seven years after adding cryptocurrency to its balance sheet.It stated that it expects to generate revenue of 890 million yen (approximately 5.8 million USD) for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, compared to revenue of only 261 million yen in the previous fiscal year. Operating profit is expected to reach 270 million yen, an improvement from a loss of 468 million yen last year.Metaplanet indicated that this revenue primarily comes from the sale of Bitcoin put options, which generated 520 million yen for the company.

ChainCatcher News: Japanese listed company Metaplanet announced the launch of Bitcoin Treasury Operations as an official new business line.

ChainCatcher News: Japanese listed company Metaplanet Inc. announced the issuance of its fourth series of ordinary bonds, with a total amount of 4.5 billion yen (approximately 30 million USD). The raised funds will be used to accelerate the purchase of Bitcoin.The bond has an annual interest rate of zero and is expected to mature on June 16, 2025. The redemption funds for the bonds will mainly be paid through the proceeds from the exercise of previously issued warrants. In addition, Metaplanet plans to further expand its capital operation capabilities through multiple issuances of private bonds, totaling up to 5 billion yen.

ChainCatcher news, according to IT Home citing The Wall Street Journal, Meta is urging California Attorney General Rob Bonta to block OpenAI's plan to transition into a for-profit entity, marking its stance alongside Musk in the battle between the two AI giants in Silicon Valley.In a letter sent to California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Thursday local time, Meta stated that allowing OpenAI to transition into a for-profit company would set a dangerous precedent for startups, enabling these companies to continue enjoying the tax benefits of non-profit organizations before they are ready to turn a profit.Meta wrote in the letter: "OpenAI's actions could have far-reaching implications for Silicon Valley. If OpenAI's new business model is accepted, then non-profit investors will gain the same profit opportunities as those investing in traditional for-profit companies, while still benefiting from government tax breaks."

ChainCatcher news, Michael Saylor posted, "Please note that Metaplanet has chosen to adopt the Bitcoin standard," and released a picture of Metaplanet's stock price.The stock price of the Japanese listed company Metaplanet has risen since it announced in May this year that it would adopt Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset, recently reaching a high of 3,410 yen.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, the pre-market stock price of Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin mining company Hut 8 rose to just below $30, an increase of over 11.75% from Wednesday's closing price of $26.69. The market speculates that Hut 8 is collaborating with Facebook's parent company Meta Platforms (META) to build a data center.It is reported that Hut 8 is constructing a data center in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, with an initial cost of $12 billion.According to Reuters, earlier this month, Meta also announced plans to build an artificial intelligence data center worth approximately $10 billion in Richland Parish, Louisiana. Bitcoin miners and artificial intelligence data centers have similarities in the equipment, computing power, and energy required for operation, leading the market to speculate that Hut 8 has reached a partnership with Meta, although it has not been officially announced. As of the time of publication, neither Hut 8 nor Meta has responded to this matter.

ChainCatcher news, Meta Platforms (META.O) has donated $1 million to the inauguration fund of incoming President Trump, marking the latest move by the company's CEO Mark Zuckerberg to solidify the once-tense relationship with Trump.The company confirmed the donation, which differs from Zuckerberg's and his company's past practices. Previously, Trump threatened during his campaign that he would retaliate if Zuckerberg attempted to influence the election against him. Zuckerberg's efforts to strengthen the relationship began several years ago, including a dinner with Trump on the terrace of Mar-a-Lago in November. Before the dinner, Zuckerberg privately showcased Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses to Trump and gifted them to him.

ChainCatcher news, the Beam Foundation, Aethir, and MetaStreet have jointly launched the AI computing initiative Tactical Compute, aimed at providing targeted exposure for projects at the intersection of cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence. The Beam Foundation intends to invest $5 million in Tactical Compute alongside many well-known institutions such as the Sophon Foundation.The goal of Tactical Compute is to raise up to $40 million in capital and establish a robust network of partners, aiming to redefine the value, distribution, and monetization of computing resources in the modern economy.

ChainCatcher news, the decentralized protocol Prosper has announced the completion of a strategic round of financing, with participation from Metalpha, Waterdrip Capital, BIT Mining, and Satoshi Protocol, though the specific amount has not been disclosed.It is reported that Prosper aims to tokenize institutional-grade Bitcoin hash rate into full-chain RWA to unlock the potential of Bitcoin.

ChainCatcher news, according to the Financial Times: Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg seeks to play a "constructive role" in discussions with the incoming U.S. government on technology policy. (Jin Shi)

ChainCatcher news, Japanese listed company Metaplanet and SBI Holdings subsidiary SBI VC Trade have provided more details about their shareholder benefit program, which aims to offer additional value to shareholders through Bitcoin-related rewards. CEO Simon Gerovich stated, "This program is part of our free Bitcoin initiative so that more people in Japan can experience Bitcoin."Specifically, Metaplanet will distribute a Bitcoin reward of 30 million yen (approximately 200,000 USD) to its 2,350 shareholders. Among them, 50 winners will each receive Bitcoin worth 100,000 yen, 100 winners will each receive Bitcoin worth 30,000 yen, and 2,200 winners will each receive Bitcoin worth 10,000 yen.Previous news, Metaplanet announced plans to raise up to 9.5 billion yen (approximately 62 million USD) through a new stock subscription right to accelerate Bitcoin accumulation.