ChainCatcher news, Galaxy Digital's research department predicts that the U.S. government will not purchase any Bitcoin by 2025 but will safeguard its existing supply. Alex Thorn, head of Galaxy Research, stated in a report on December 27: "Some actions will be taken within departments and agencies to explore expanding Bitcoin reserve policies."

ChainCatcher news, according to Protos, market rumors suggest that MicroStrategy (MSTR) may enter a lock-up period in January 2025, during which it will suspend raising funds to purchase Bitcoin through "at-the-market" (ATM) stock and convertible bond issuances. This information comes from a leak by a venture capitalist, stating that Executive Chairman Michael Saylor "will be in a lock-up period throughout January and will not be able to issue new convertible bonds to purchase Bitcoin."Although the SEC has not explicitly prohibited insider trading during the end of the quarter and financial report release periods, many companies voluntarily implement a lock-up period of 2 weeks to 1 month to avoid suspicions of insider trading. MicroStrategy plans to release its financial report on February 5, 2025, and will join the Nasdaq 100 index on December 23.There are various opinions in the market regarding the specific timing of the lock-up period: some believe it will be a full month, while others predict it will start on January 14 for 30 days. Currently, MicroStrategy has not officially responded to these rumors.

ChainCatcher news, Bitcoin mining company Riot Platforms announced the completion of a $594.4 million convertible senior note offering. After deducting the initial purchaser's discount and commissions as well as the estimated offering expenses payable by Riot, the net proceeds from the issuance of the 2030 notes are approximately $579.2 million. Riot has used a significant portion of the net proceeds from this offering to purchase additional Bitcoin.

ChainCatcher news, Bitcoin mining company MARA announced its plan to privately issue $700 million of 0.00% convertible senior notes (due 2031) to qualified institutional buyers. MARA also expects to grant the initial purchasers of the notes an option to purchase additional notes of up to $105 million in principal amount within 13 days from the date of the initial issuance of the notes.MARA expects to use the net proceeds from the sale of the notes, which could be up to $50 million, to repurchase a portion of its existing convertible notes due 2026 ("existing 2026 convertible notes") through privately negotiated transactions, with the remaining net proceeds being used to purchase more Bitcoin and for general corporate purposes.

ChainCatcher news, MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor posted on X that, based on HODL15Capital statistics, there are currently 60 publicly traded companies that can issue equity to purchase Bitcoin. The total Bitcoin holdings of these 60 companies amount to 522,565 BTC. In addition, HODL15Capital data also shows that 12 publicly traded Bitcoin mining companies hold zero Bitcoin on their balance sheets.

ChainCatcher news, Japanese listed company Metaplanet announced plans to raise up to 9.5 billion yen (approximately 62 million USD) through a new share subscription rights offering to accelerate Bitcoin accumulation.

ChainCatcher news, according to CryptoBriefing, Nasdaq-listed company and video sharing and cloud services platform Rumble announced it will invest up to $20 million to purchase Bitcoin as an important part of the company's financial diversification strategy. The company's board has approved this resolution, positioning Bitcoin as a strategic asset and an inflation hedge.Rumble CEO Chris Pavlovski stated that Bitcoin is still in the early adoption phase, and the crypto-friendly policies of the U.S. government and the increase in institutional investors are accelerating this process. The company plans to integrate cryptocurrency into its ecosystem, creating a leading video and cloud services platform for the crypto community. The specific timing of purchases will be determined by management based on market conditions, Bitcoin prices, and the company's cash flow needs.

ChainCatcher news, according to market news, MicroStrategy plans to sell $2.6 billion worth of notes and will use the proceeds to purchase Bitcoin.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, MicroStrategy plans to privately place $1.75 billion in 0% convertible senior notes, maturing in 2029. These notes are unsecured and interest-free, convertible into cash or stock. The proceeds will be used to purchase Bitcoin and for general corporate purposes.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bitcoin Magazine, the German listed company Samara Asset Group will issue a bond of 30 million euros to purchase Bitcoin and fund shares.The bond issuance will be managed by Pareto Securities, and the bonds will be listed on the Oslo and Frankfurt stock exchanges, with a minimum subscription amount of 100,000 euros.The company plans to use the bond proceeds to purchase shares in alternative investment funds and increase its Bitcoin holdings. Samara CEO Patrik Lowry stated that this will further strengthen the company's balance sheet and diversify investments in emerging technology sectors. Bitcoin is currently the main treasury reserve asset for Samara.

ChainCatcher news, according to the official announcement, Bitcoin mining company Marathon Digital Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MARA) announced plans to issue $250 million in convertible preferred notes, subject to market conditions, targeting qualified institutional investors. The notes will mature in 2031, with interest paid semi-annually.MARA plans to use the raised funds primarily for purchasing Bitcoin and general corporate purposes, including working capital, strategic acquisitions, asset expansion, and debt repayment. This note issuance is not registered under U.S. securities laws or other jurisdictions and will be conducted solely through a private placement.

ChainCatcher news, the Bitcoin payment application Strike has launched its services for eligible customers in the UK, enabling individuals and businesses to buy, sell, send Bitcoin, and make global payments.According to the company, this hosted iOS and Android application allows UK users to purchase Bitcoin directly, with the ability to deposit unlimited pounds instantly for free from bank accounts where supported, as well as automatic conversions and recurring purchases.

ChainCatcher news, the Japanese exchange DMM Bitcoin, which was previously hacked, stated that it will use the raised funds to purchase Bitcoin to repay users whose BTC was stolen. It is reported that the hack has led to over $305 million being stolen from the exchange, and the reason remains unclear. DMM Bitcoin stated that it is investigating and will inform users of the situation in due course. On June 3, DMM Bitcoin secured a loan of 5 billion yen, and the company plans to raise an additional 48 billion yen through "capital increase" on June 7, as well as 2 billion yen through subordinated loans on June 10.According to previous reports, DMM Bitcoin plans to raise 50 billion yen through capital increase and internal borrowing to cover customer withdrawal and other expenses.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, Alchemy Pay has partnered with blockchain service provider UniSat.As part of the collaboration initiative, UniSat will integrate the Alchemy Pay On-Ramp solution into its "Buy Crypto" portal wallet. This integration simplifies the process for users to acquire Bitcoin directly and compliantly.

ChainCatcher news, Block Inc. co-founder Jack Dorsey announced that starting in April 2024, Block will allocate 10% of the gross profit from Bitcoin-related products each month to purchase Bitcoin. This move comes after Block Inc. reported significant profits from Bitcoin trading in the first quarter, resulting in the company currently holding 8038 BTC.

According to ChainCatcher, citing sources familiar with the matter, Morgan Stanley plans to promote the purchase of Bitcoin ETFs to its clients through its 15,000 brokers.It is reported that since receiving regulatory approval in January, Morgan Stanley has offered Bitcoin ETFs, but only as an option and has not actively promoted them; clients still need to consult their advisors regarding investment matters. This situation may soon change, as sources say, "Morgan Stanley may allow every client to learn about Bitcoin ETFs in a controlled manner."