🚀 Tether, SoftBank, and Jack Mallers Launch Bitcoin Company Twenty-One
#Tether #SoftBank #JackMallers #Bitcoin #TwentyOne #USDT #CantorEquityPartners #BitcoinEcosystem #FinancialSector
According to Odaily, Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, along with SoftBank Group and Jack Mallers, has launched a new Bitcoin company named Twenty-One. This initiative is a result of a business merger with Cantor Equity Partners. The collaboration aims to enhance the Bitcoin ecosystem and expand its reach in the financial sector.#Tether #SoftBank #JackMallers #Bitcoin #TwentyOne #USDT #CantorEquityPartners #BitcoinEcosystem #FinancialSector
🚀 Echo Protocol Recovers Hacked Social Media Account, Ensures User Security
#EchoProtocol #SocialMediaSecurity #HackedAccount #UserSecurity #DecentralizedApplications #BitcoinEcosystem #SmartContractScalability #AssetInteroperability
According to Foresight News, Echo Protocol announced the successful recovery of its official X account (@EchoProtocol_) this morning, following a brief hacking incident. The team has regained full control of the account, which is now operating normally. The account was compromised yesterday by unidentified individuals who posted false information and suspicious links unrelated to the project. Echo Protocol promptly activated emergency response measures and collaborated with X officials to regain control.
Echo Protocol assured that the incident only affected the social media account, with the protocol itself functioning normally. User funds and data remain secure, and no anomalies were detected in the platform's contracts. The team plans to investigate the source of the hack further and may pursue legal action if necessary. Additionally, Echo Protocol has strengthened internal account protection measures and urged community members to remain vigilant against suspicious links and unauthorized actions.
Echo Protocol is focused on advancing decentralized applications within the Bitcoin ecosystem, aiming to enhance smart contract scalability and asset interoperability for BTC.#EchoProtocol #SocialMediaSecurity #HackedAccount #UserSecurity #DecentralizedApplications #BitcoinEcosystem #SmartContractScalability #AssetInteroperability
🚀 Bitcoin Lightning Network Launches 'Bitcoin Alpha' Task System
#Bitcoin #LightningNetwork #BitcoinAlpha #crypto #Nubit #stablecoin #transactions #BitcoinEcosystem #blockchain #HSBC #UTXOBundling #OPCAT
According to BlockBeats, the Bitcoin Lightning Network, co-initiated by Nubit, has launched the 'Bitcoin Alpha' task system, which is now open to all Bitcoin network users. Early participants have the opportunity to earn a tenfold increase in task points.
Earlier this month, the Trump family's crypto project, WLFI, integrated its stablecoin USD1 into the Bitcoin Lightning Network. This integration has facilitated 4 million Bitcoin transactions on the network, with over 250,000 unique users.
The Lightning Network, currently the only native acceleration solution and stablecoin circulation channel for the Bitcoin network, aims to promote the development of Bitcoin ecosystem projects through the Bitcoin Alpha initiative. It encourages users to accumulate Alpha points by participating in Bitcoin network activities.
The first phase of Bitcoin Alpha has already received project applications from over 50 teams. By leveraging the faster payment and programming capabilities provided by the Bitcoin Lightning Network, the Bitcoin ecosystem is poised for its most significant growth in 12 years.
Previously, on April 15, HSBC's official news disclosed that the Bitcoin Lightning Network introduced UTXO Bundling and OP_CAT instructions through a mainnet soft fork. This supports the issuance of native assets on-chain, accelerates transactions, and enables smart verification, with network efficiency reportedly increasing by 1000–2000 times compared to the original chain. This network was proposed by early Bitcoin miners, core developers, and the Nubit team.#Bitcoin #LightningNetwork #BitcoinAlpha #crypto #Nubit #stablecoin #transactions #BitcoinEcosystem #blockchain #HSBC #UTXOBundling #OPCAT
🚀 BTC Development Corp Sets IPO Price at $10 Per Share
#BTCDevelopmentCorp #IPO #BDCIU #IPOPrice #September30 #Bitcoin #BitcoinEcosystem #22MillionShares
According to Foresight News, BTC Development Corp has announced the pricing for its initial public offering (IPO) at $10 per share. The company plans to issue 22 million shares, aiming to raise $220 million. Trading is expected to commence on September 30 under the stock symbol "BDCIU".
BTC Development Corp intends to engage in share exchanges, asset acquisitions, stock purchases, restructurings, or similar business combinations within the Bitcoin ecosystem, focusing on providing attractive risk-adjusted return opportunities.#BTCDevelopmentCorp #IPO #BDCIU #IPOPrice #September30 #Bitcoin #BitcoinEcosystem #22MillionShares
🚀 BTC Development Raises $253 Million in Nasdaq IPO
#BTCDevelopment #NasdaqIPO #IPO #BitcoinEcosystem #StockOffering #BDCIU #AssetAcquisitions #ShareExchanges #PublicOffering #ForesightNews
According to Foresight News, BTC Development, a company listed on Nasdaq, has successfully raised $253 million through an initial public offering (IPO). The offering involved the issuance of 25,300,000 shares, each priced at $10. The company's stock is trading under the ticker symbol 'BDCIU'. BTC Development plans to engage in share exchanges, asset acquisitions, stock purchases, restructurings, or similar business combination transactions within the Bitcoin ecosystem.#BTCDevelopment #NasdaqIPO #IPO #BitcoinEcosystem #StockOffering #BDCIU #AssetAcquisitions #ShareExchanges #PublicOffering #ForesightNews
🚀 Moon Inc. Expands U.S. Market Presence with OTCQX Listing
#MoonInc #OTCQX #USMarket #Bitcoin #PrepaidCards #HongKong #BitcoinProducts #AsianMarkets #RetailInvestors #InstitutionalInvestors #BitcoinEcosystem #InternationalGrowth #Thailand #SouthKorea #BitcoinLoading #BTC
According to PANews, Hong Kong-listed company Moon Inc. (HKEX: 1723) has announced its stock is now listed on the OTCQX Best Market, making it accessible to both U.S. retail and institutional investors. This move is part of the company's strategy to enhance accessibility for American investors and support its strategic shift towards Bitcoin consumer products.
The OTCQX listing is considered a component of Moon Inc.'s international growth strategy, further advancing the Bitcoin ecosystem in Hong Kong and the broader Asian region. Future milestones include obtaining licenses and partnerships in Thailand and South Korea, as well as updates on active user data for Bitcoin loading points.
Previously, Moon Inc. completed an $8.8 million financing round, becoming the first Hong Kong-listed company to issue Bitcoin prepaid cards globally. The company plans to launch in Asian markets such as Thailand and South Korea. It aims to integrate Bitcoin loading features into its traditional prepaid distribution network, with the goal of distributing Bitcoin through cash recharge channels.#MoonInc #OTCQX #USMarket #Bitcoin #PrepaidCards #HongKong #BitcoinProducts #AsianMarkets #RetailInvestors #InstitutionalInvestors #BitcoinEcosystem #InternationalGrowth #Thailand #SouthKorea #BitcoinLoading #BTC
🚀 Global Companies Increase Bitcoin Holdings Amid Strategic Investments
#GlobalCompanies #BitcoinHoldings #MicroStrategy #Metaplanet #ANAP #Prenetics #MetadorTechnologies #ConvertibleBond #BitcoinInvestments #CryptoMarket #BitcoinEcosystem #PubliclyTradedCompanies #BitcoinAcquisitions #DigitalAssets
According to Odaily, as of November 17, 2025, Eastern Time, global publicly traded companies, excluding mining firms, recorded a net purchase of $847.64 million in Bitcoin over the past week.
Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, invested $835.6 million last week, acquiring 8,178 Bitcoins at an average price of $102,171, bringing its total holdings to 649,870 Bitcoins.
Japanese company Metaplanet did not purchase any Bitcoin last week. However, two other companies made acquisitions. Japanese fashion company ANAP made two Bitcoin purchases, acquiring 3.3996 Bitcoins at $108,510 and 10.8304 Bitcoins at $110,587.6, increasing its total holdings to 1,125.3 Bitcoins. Hong Kong-based genetic testing and health technology company Prenetics invested $10.57 million to purchase 106 Bitcoins, raising its total holdings to 493.4 Bitcoins.
Additionally, Bitcoin ecosystem company Metador Technologies completed its first convertible bond financing, raising $10.5 million to increase its Bitcoin holdings.
As of the report's release, the total Bitcoin holdings of the surveyed global publicly traded companies, excluding mining firms, amounted to 893,370 Bitcoins, with a current market value of approximately $83.94 billion, representing 4.48% of Bitcoin's circulating market value.#GlobalCompanies #BitcoinHoldings #MicroStrategy #Metaplanet #ANAP #Prenetics #MetadorTechnologies #ConvertibleBond #BitcoinInvestments #CryptoMarket #BitcoinEcosystem #PubliclyTradedCompanies #BitcoinAcquisitions #DigitalAssets
🚀 Tether Invests $8 Million in Bitcoin Startup to Enhance Stablecoin Payments
#Tether #Bitcoin #Stablecoin #Investment #LightningNetwork #Speed #Payments #Blockchain #EnterprisePayments #USDT #Crypto #BitcoinEcosystem #Compliance #GlobalReach #TechInvestment #Fintech #AI #BitcoinMining #CryptoPayments #CryptoAdoption #BusinessStrategy #DigitalAssets #BTC
According to Cointelegraph, stablecoin leader Tether has spearheaded an $8 million investment round in Bitcoin startup Speed, aiming to advance enterprise stablecoin payments on the Bitcoin layer-2 Lightning Network. Tether emphasized the potential of Speed's architecture to integrate Lightning and stablecoins, facilitating high-scale money transfers with minimal fees, robust compliance, and extensive global reach. Tether's CEO, Paolo Ardoino, remarked that Speed's progress and adoption indicate that Bitcoin-rooted networks are poised for mainstream commerce.
The investment round also saw participation from Ego Death Capital, a Bitcoin ecosystem-focused entity. Speed currently serves over 1.2 million users, including consumers, creators, platforms, and enterprise merchants, through its Speed Wallet and Speed Merchant products, handling over $1.5 billion in annual payment volume. This strategic move aligns with Tether's broader objective to support Bitcoin-centric payment platforms and expand the utility of its Tether (USDT) stablecoin. Ardoino noted, "We back teams building practical infrastructure that reduces friction in payments and increases access to reliable settlement rails."
Tether's investment in Speed is part of a larger strategy, as the stablecoin issuer diversifies its interests across various sectors, including Bitcoin mining, AI, energy, finance, and even sports teams. Tether's substantial profits, primarily derived from interest on US Treasury bills backing USDT, have enabled these investments. The stablecoin boasts a market cap of $186.3 billion, making it the largest in the world. In the first three quarters of 2025, Tether reported profits exceeding $10 billion, following a $13.4 billion profit in 2024, establishing itself as one of the most profitable companies globally on a per-employee basis.#Tether #Bitcoin #Stablecoin #Investment #LightningNetwork #Speed #Payments #Blockchain #EnterprisePayments #USDT #Crypto #BitcoinEcosystem #Compliance #GlobalReach #TechInvestment #Fintech #AI #BitcoinMining #CryptoPayments #CryptoAdoption #BusinessStrategy #DigitalAssets #BTC
🚀 KindlyMD Rebrands to Nakamoto to Align with Bitcoin Strategy
#KindlyMD #Nakamoto #Bitcoin #BitcoinTreasury #Rebranding #Nasdaq #BitcoinStrategy #BitcoinEcosystem #Crypto #Blockchain #BTC
KindlyMD, a Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin treasury company, has officially rebranded as Nakamoto. According to Odaily, the move aims to align the company's image with its long-term strategy within the Bitcoin ecosystem. The rebranding also seeks to clarify the company's objectives and continue supporting plans for Bitcoin's long-term success. Additionally, the company disclosed that it has accumulated approximately 5,400 Bitcoins since implementing its treasury strategy, with a current market value exceeding $500 million.#KindlyMD #Nakamoto #Bitcoin #BitcoinTreasury #Rebranding #Nasdaq #BitcoinStrategy #BitcoinEcosystem #Crypto #Blockchain #BTC
🚀 Plan B Network Introduces CypherTank to Showcase Bitcoin Innovations
#PlanBNetwork #CypherTank #BitcoinInnovations #NS3AI #LivePitching #BitcoinCulture #PlanBForum #ElSalvador #BitcoinEcosystem #CommunityDiscussions #BitcoinProjects #BitcoinStorytelling #PlanBAnniversary #Lugano #BTC
Plan B Network has unveiled CypherTank, a new series focused on promoting innovative projects and ideas within the Bitcoin ecosystem. According to NS3.AI, the series will feature live pitching, storytelling, and community discussions to engage audiences and foster Bitcoin culture. The inaugural episode is set to premiere on January 31, 2026, at the Plan ₿ Forum in El Salvador. Subsequent episodes will be released throughout February, culminating in a finale in March during Plan ₿’s anniversary celebrations in Lugano.#PlanBNetwork #CypherTank #BitcoinInnovations #NS3AI #LivePitching #BitcoinCulture #PlanBForum #ElSalvador #BitcoinEcosystem #CommunityDiscussions #BitcoinProjects #BitcoinStorytelling #PlanBAnniversary #Lugano #BTC
🚀 Block to Reintroduce Bitcoin Faucet with $1 Million Distribution
#BitcoinFaucet #FreeBitcoin #BTC #Blockchain #CryptoDistribution #Bitcoin #NS3AI #Cryptocurrency #BitcoinEcosystem #CryptoInitiative
Block is preparing to launch a free Bitcoin faucet, marking the return of this concept after a 16-year break. According to NS3.AI, the initiative will feature a distribution pool of approximately $1 million in Bitcoin, equivalent to around 15 BTC. This move aims to re-engage users with the Bitcoin ecosystem by providing them with free access to the cryptocurrency.#BitcoinFaucet #FreeBitcoin #BTC #Blockchain #CryptoDistribution #Bitcoin #NS3AI #Cryptocurrency #BitcoinEcosystem #CryptoInitiative