With a dramatic shift to Bitcoin, a former hotel developer has transformed the investment landscape of Japan, causing a stir in Asia’s financial markets. Metaplanet Inc., which was previously recognized for its modest portfolio of hospitality properties, has undergone a remarkable transformation into Japan’s preeminent Bitcoin investment vehicle, providing shareholders with a 3,600% return over […]

Ripple disclosed a new partnership with Portuguese currency exchange provider Unicâmbio today. The collaboration, announced on February 10, 2025, will extend the company’s crypto-enabled payments solution to Portugal for the first time—particularly aimed at facilitating more seamless transactions between Portuguese and Brazilian markets. Ripple Teams Up With Unicâmbio Via X, the company announced: “Planting the […]

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Bitcoin has yet to shed the weight of the $100,000 mark since it first broke above this psychological level in early December 2024. While it has managed to trade above this threshold at times, the rallies have been short-lived, with BTC retracing below $100,000 in recent months. Notably, at the time of writing, the asset […]