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27th June: Blockchain DXB podcast
⚫️BlackRock bought $430M worth BTC 🔵 Australian Biotech Firm - Bitcoin Strategy 🔴 Kraken Launches Krak ⚡️ Hong Kong stable coins rules and Tokenisation

⚫️ BlackRock Buys $430 Million in Bitcoin, Extending 16-Day Accumulation Streak Info via Arkham here https://lnkd.in/dGTMG5Qg Also Japan’s Metaplanet Surpasses Tesla in Bitcoin Holdings as Metaplanet has acquired an additional 1,234 BTC, boosting its total to 12,345 BTC—officially surpassing Tesla’s corporate Bitcoin reserves, with plans for further accumulation ahead.
🔵 Opyl Limited, an ASX-listed biotech firm, bought 2 BTC (AU$330,000) via the DigitalX Bitcoin ETF to stay afloat amid cash woes. Backed by a non-dilutive AU$2M loan at 6.5% from board member Tony G (SOL Strategies), the move mirrors firms like Metaplanet Inc. | 株式会社メタプラネット, Semler Scientific®, and GameStop using Bitcoin as a treasury hedge. Because of this move Shares rose 47%, though still down 68% over five years. Analysts warn the strategy is risky but reflects rising institutional Bitcoin adoption. Official filings showing BTC purchase here https://lnkd.in/d53yi8e7
🎙️ Check out the Blockchain DXB we discuss Why do these purchases matter?
When institutional investors pour money into Bitcoin, it often drives momentum in the market—making it a strategic time to consider buying or holding. Their involvement also boosts liquidity, making it easier to enter or exit positions without getting stuck holding an illiquid asset.
🔴 Krak by Kraken Digital Asset Exchange was launched to fix the outdated, slow, and expensive way money moves globally. Traditional banking systems rely on decades-old tech, making simple transactions frustrating and costly—especially across borders. Krak uses crypto infrastructure to offer instant, low-cost payments, access to over 300 assets, global transfers via simple Kraktags, yield on holdings, and borrowing without credit checks. It's designed to remove friction, lower fees, and make financial services accessible to everyone—building a system that works the way the modern world does: fast, open, and always on. Blog here https://lnkd.in/dJsHJKGQ
🔵 On June 26, Hong Kong released Policy Statement 2.0 to strengthen its role as a global digital asset hub. Key highlights include a stablecoin licensing regime starting August 1, with plans to test use in public applications. The government will also promote tokenised bonds, ETFs, and real-world assets like gold and renewables, supported by legal reforms from the SFC, FSTB, and HKMA. The goal: boost innovation while ensuring strong regulation and investor protection. Official details here https://lnkd.in/dcemU2ZH
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