ChainCatcher news, according to official news, the Japanese listed company Metaplanet announced the appointment of Bitcoin Magazine CEO David Bailey as a member of the Strategic Advisory Board.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, MetaMask has partnered with CompoSecure and Baanx to launch the MetaMask "metal card," which is set to be released globally in the second quarter. The card allows users to make payments directly from their self-custodied MetaMask wallet without the need for pre-loading, converting to fiat, or relying on centralized exchanges.All transactions will be authorized via smart contracts within 5 seconds, and users will need to hold cryptocurrency on the Linea network. The card aims to address the "last mile" problem of cryptocurrency payments, thereby promoting the mainstream adoption of digital assets. MetaMask previously launched a pilot program in August 2024 and previewed the metal card at the ETHDenver conference in March this year. Additionally, the company plans to increase support for Bitcoin and Solana this year.

ChainCatcher news, this week, several American tech giants including Meta, Microsoft, Amazon, and Apple will successively announce their latest financial reports. The market will closely monitor the potential tariff impacts on their supply chains and products imported from overseas.Analysts believe that Amazon and Apple may be the two tech giants most severely affected by the tariff storm. Amazon will release its financial report after the market closes this Thursday (May 1). As the world's largest cross-border e-commerce platform, its market revenue, which heavily relies on Asian suppliers and retailers, may face severe impacts from tariffs. At the same time, Apple will also announce its financial report. Although it may benefit in the short term from consumers purchasing in advance due to concerns about price increases, the full implementation of tariffs will put dual pressure on Apple from rising supply chain costs and declining consumer purchasing power.

ChainCatcher news, according to BitcoinNews, Meta has conducted large-scale layoffs in its metaverse division Reality Labs, affecting more than 100 people. The layoffs mainly impact the teams responsible for developing VR headset experiences and metaverse hardware research. Meta spokesperson Tracy Clayton confirmed the layoffs, stating that some teams are undergoing "structural adjustments" aimed at "improving the company's efficiency in developing mixed reality experiences in the future."

ChainCatcher news, according to Metaplanet's announcement, the company has purchased an additional 145 BTC as part of its Bitcoin asset allocation strategy, at an average price of approximately 13.28 million yen, totaling 1.926 billion yen. As of now, the company's total holdings have reached 5,000 BTC, with an average purchase price of 12.818 million yen. This strategy has been officially designated as a core business since December 2024, with funding primarily sourced from stock issuance and operational profits.

ChainCatcher news, Metaplanet CEO posted on X that despite recent market volatility, the company will continue to firmly advance its Bitcoin strategy, aiming to accumulate a total of 10,000 BTC by the end of the year.Currently, the company holds 4,855 BTC, ranking 10th among publicly listed companies globally and 1st in Asia. In addition, Metaplanet's per-share BTC holdings have increased by 119.3% year-to-date, far exceeding the quarterly target (+35%), and the company has gained an additional 2,174 BTC through financial strategies, amounting to approximately 27 billion yen.The number of company shareholders has also grown from less than 10,000 at the end of last year to about 65,000 in March this year, with increasing attention from institutional investors. Metaplanet stated that its goal is to enhance corporate value and per-share BTC content in the long term.

ChainCatcher news, according to Simon Gerovich, Metaplanet purchased 330 BTC for approximately $282,000, with a unit price of $85,605.As of April 21, 2025, the company holds a total of 4,855 BTC, with a cumulative purchase amount of approximately $414.5 million, and a year-to-date return rate of 119.3%.

ChainCatcher news, according to on-chain analyst Yu Jin's monitoring, Metalpha deposited 25 million USDC into Binance 5 hours ago, and then withdrew 7,000 ETH (approximately 11.12 million USD) from Binance to an address 1 hour ago.Since April 1, this address has cumulatively withdrawn 29,000 ETH from Binance, amounting to approximately 48.73 million USD at the current exchange rate, with an average withdrawal price of about 1,680 USD.

ChainCatcher news, according to official news, the Japanese listed company Metaplanet announced the issuance of zero-coupon ordinary bonds totaling 10 million dollars, and the raised funds will be used to increase its Bitcoin holdings.

ChainCatcher news, according to Solid Intel, Metaplanet has become the ninth largest public holder of BTC after increasing its holdings today, now holding 4,525 BTC (approximately $381,824,466).

ChainCatcher news, according to official news, the Japanese listed company MetaplanetInc. announced the acquisition of 319 bitcoins.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Metaplanet announced that the previously issued 2 billion yen (13.5 million USD) ninth series of ordinary bonds was redeemed early and fully repaid on April 4.It is reported that the company disclosed this news on April 7. These zero-coupon bonds were issued in March through Metaplanet's Evo fund for the purpose of acquiring additional Bitcoin (BTC, priced at 78,509 USD). The company stated that since these bonds are zero-coupon bonds, the repayment will not have a significant impact on the company's performance for the fiscal year 2025.

ChainCatcher news, Simon Gerovich, CEO of the Japanese listed company Metaplanet, tweeted, "On days when Bitcoin is down, it's easy for people to focus solely on the price. But perhaps it's in moments like these that our beliefs are tested and cultivated. Volatility is also a natural characteristic of truly rare, diverse, and long-term potential assets."

ChainCatcher message, Royal Bank of Canada: Downgraded Meta Platforms' target price from $800 to $740.

ChainCatcher news, according to a disclosure from the Japanese listed company Metaplanet, the company has purchased an additional 160 bitcoins, bringing its total holdings to 4,206 bitcoins.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, Japanese listed company Metaplanet Inc. announced that it has increased its holdings by an additional 696 BTC.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, Japanese listed company Metaplanet Inc. announced plans to issue 2 billion yen zero-interest ordinary bonds to purchase Bitcoin.

ChainCatcher news, according to the Korea Daily News, the South Korean Ministry of Science and ICT announced plans to raise a metaverse fund of approximately 40 billion won this year for investment management companies. This year's fund will include 23 billion won from the government (reinvested fund recovery) and 17 billion won from private contributions, with a minimum scale of 40 billion won. The selected management companies will focus on investing in small and medium-sized enterprises related to key foundational technologies such as XR, AI, digital twins, and blockchain that realize metaverse products and services, with an investment ratio exceeding 60%.In addition, to promote the AI integration of promising metaverse enterprises, the selected management companies must also invest more than 50% in AI integration or overseas companies to continuously support active overseas expansion and exports.