El Salvador has launched Sivar, a national remittance and payments app built by Modveon on Coinbase's Base network, settling transfers from the US in stablecoins. The move represents a shift toward stablecoins for everyday payments, separate from the country's Bitcoin experiment.
Austrian banking group Raiffeisen Bank International is partnering with crypto brokerage Bitpanda to roll out bitcoin and crypto trading for its 18 million customers across Central and Eastern Europe, starting with Albania, Czech Republic and Slovakia.
British Bitcoin treasury company Satsuma Technology has liquidated its entire 669 BTC holdings and returned £31.9 million to shareholders, less than a year after raising £168.9 million at the height of the 2025 BTC treasury boom. The company's stock has crashed 99% from its 2025 peak.
Michael Saylor's Strategy Inc. purchased $139.3 million of its own STRC preferred stock between September 8-13, marking the second consecutive week without Bitcoin acquisitions. The company funded the buyback entirely from its USD cash reserve.
Connecting Excellence Group (XCE) has signed binding Heads of Terms for its first proposed recruitment acquisition, targeting a specialist UK and U.S. recruitment business that generated £1.79 million in earnings, as part of its strategy to use M&A to convert earnings into Bitcoin.
Michael Saylor's Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) repurchased $176 million of its STRC preferred shares and expanded its Digital Credit Securities Repurchase Program from $1 billion to $2 billion. The company skipped its typical weekly Bitcoin acquisition to focus on the stock buyback.
Strive purchased 1,375 BTC for approximately $109 million between Aug. 31 and Sept. 4, bringing its total holdings to 24,531 bitcoin. Separately, Blockstream CEO Adam Back invested $33 million in European bitcoin treasury firm Capital B, highlighting growing institutional adoption of bitcoin treasury strategies.
Hong Kong-listed online gaming company Boyaa Interactive has purchased another 115 Bitcoin, bringing its total holdings to approximately 4,316 BTC. The company pivoted to Bitcoin accumulation strategy in late 2023.
The Royal Government of Bhutan has moved approximately 400 Bitcoin, worth around $30.62 million, to an unidentified external address according to blockchain analytics firm Lookonchain. The transfer reduces Bhutan's sovereign Bitcoin holdings to 518 BTC.
Paris-listed bitcoin treasury firm Capital B acquired 376 BTC for €25.3 million ($29.4 million), its largest single purchase in a year, bringing total holdings to 3,521 BTC. The purchase follows a $33 million investment commitment from Blockstream CEO and proof-of-work pioneer Adam Back.
The International Monetary Fund confirmed that El Salvador has documented its Bitcoin accumulation since June 27, 2025, came from private donations rather than public resources, as the country's reserve grew to 7,762 BTC. The finding came during the IMF's second review of El Salvador's financing program, which also noted better-than-anticipated economic growth.
The International Monetary Fund accepted El Salvador's explanation that its 1,796-bitcoin sovereign reserve increase since June 2025 came from private donations rather than public funds, clearing a key compliance issue under the country's $1.4 billion financing program. President Nayib Bukele denied transferring bitcoin reserves to private operators as part of the IMF agreement.
The International Monetary Fund reached a staff-level agreement on El Salvador's second and third program reviews, unlocking approximately $140 million pending board approval. The IMF confirmed El Salvador has not used public funds to accumulate Bitcoin since June 2025, with recent additions funded by private donations.
Strategy CEO Phong Le defended the company's decision to sell 6,948 BTC at around $60,000 this summer before resuming purchases at $80,318 per coin, calling both moves 'the right trade' to strengthen the balance sheet. The company has since acquired 4,603 BTC worth $370 million after a 10-week pause, bringing total holdings to 845,050 BTC.
Bitcoin treasury company Strategy formally opposed Morgan Stanley Capital International's proposal to exclude certain "non-operating asset" companies from the MSCI Global Investable Market Indexes, calling the move "misguided," "flawed," and "discriminatory" against digital asset treasury firms.
Strive purchased 1,800 Bitcoin for approximately $143 million at an average price of $79,431, bringing total holdings to 23,156 BTC worth about $1.76 billion and making it the fifth-largest publicly traded Bitcoin treasury company.
The Human Rights Foundation announced grants totaling over 500 million satoshis (approximately $396,854) to support 16 projects based in Africa, continuing its program of bitcoin-funded human rights initiatives around the globe.
Bitcoin Policy UK submitted evidence to Parliament criticizing British banks for applying blanket restrictions to lawful bitcoin activity. The policy organization made the announcement Friday regarding its submission to the Crypto committee.
Asset manager Strive purchased 1,110 bitcoin for approximately $81.5 million between August 17-21 at an average price of $73,409 per BTC, according to an SEC filing. The acquisition brings the company's total bitcoin treasury to 21,356 BTC, making it one of the largest corporate holders.
Japanese Bitcoin treasury company Metaplanet agreed to invest 2,100 BTC (~$132.1M) plus $2.5M cash to acquire a 95.7% stake in Nasdaq-listed Super League Enterprise, establishing a US-based Bitcoin treasury platform.
Index provider MSCI opened a consultation on new 'non-operating company' screening rules that could exclude Bitcoin treasury firms Strategy and Metaplanet from its global equity indexes, potentially triggering an estimated $2.8 billion in passive selling for Strategy.
Japanese Bitcoin treasury company Metaplanet unveiled a continuous bond issuance program called BitBonds, completing its first sale with four private investors for approximately $1.3 million. CEO Simon Gerovich denied rumors that recent BTC transfers were sales.
Twenty One Capital's new CEO Raphael Zagury announced plans to expand the Bitcoin treasury firm beyond its balance sheet strategy, following a $414 million second-quarter loss and cumulative losses of $1.27 billion.
Strategy chairman Michael Saylor posted a cryptic 'Doing Business' message on August 9, 2026, days after the company disclosed selling 1,638 BTC at approximately $64,000 per coin—a 15% loss—to fund preferred stock dividends. The company now holds 842,138 BTC valued at $54.66 billion with $9 billion in unrealized losses.
Strategy Inc. (formerly MicroStrategy) sold 1,638 Bitcoin for $104.7 million at an average price of $63,957—below its acquisition cost—ending a four-week buying pause. The company used proceeds to repurchase $81 million of STRC preferred stock, fund dividends, and boost USD reserves to $4 billion, while also raising $290.6 million through common stock sales.
Michael Saylor's Strategy has gone five weeks without purchasing Bitcoin following an $8.22 billion quarterly loss, though a recent social media post from Saylor has fueled speculation of an imminent purchase announcement. The company's holdings have been reduced to 843,775 BTC after recent treasury sales.
Strategy (MSTR) added $525 million to its cash reserve through equity sales, bringing the total to $3.75 billion, while declining to purchase Bitcoin for the fifth straight week. The company also bought back $25 million of its STRC preferred stock, with the reserve now covering 2.1 years of preferred dividends and debt obligations.
Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) introduced new bitcoin-focused metrics including 'Net Bitcoin Per Share' that subtract debt and preferred-stock obligations from its 843,775 BTC holdings, revealing that $36.6 billion of its approximately $55.6 billion bitcoin treasury represents net value to common shareholders after $6.8 billion in senior claims.
UK-listed Smarter Web Company PLC sold 177.89 bitcoin at an average price of $65,762 to repay its Smarter Convert instrument to TOBAM Group approximately two weeks ahead of maturity, avoiding potential dilution of over 7.7 million ordinary shares. The company retains approximately 2,700 bitcoin in its treasury.
Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, raised $263.5 million in net proceeds by selling 2,732,318 Class A common shares between July 13 and July 19, 2026. Its U.S. dollar reserve increased by $225 million to $3.225 billion, while its Bitcoin holdings remained unchanged at 843,775 BTC for a second consecutive week.
Bitcoin treasury company Strategy sold approximately $467 million worth of MSTR shares last week but did not purchase any bitcoin, instead directing proceeds to its U.S. dollar reserve which now stands at $3 billion. The company's bitcoin holdings remain unchanged at 843,775 BTC.
Equity capital markets activity totaling $466.7 million — raised through the sale of 4,818,781 Class A common shares between July 6 and July 12, 2026 — lifted Strategy's USD reserves to $3.0 billion alongside 843,775 BTC in bitcoin holdings.
Blockrise CEO Jos Lazet has characterized 'anarchistic neobanks' as the next phase of Bitcoin adoption, as Bitcoin-native financial firms expand beyond traditional exchange and custody services into lending, payments, and banking.
Nasdaq-listed Nakamoto Inc. sold approximately 600 Bitcoin and related derivatives for $48 million in net proceeds to retire $45 million in debt, while also refinancing remaining Kraken loans at lower interest rates and authorizing a $25 million share buyback program. The company retains 4,467 BTC on its balance sheet.
MicroStrategy, led by chairman Michael Saylor, acquired 1,550 BTC worth approximately $101 million, expanding its Bitcoin treasury to around 845,256 BTC. Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff characterized the purchase as 'damage control.'
Block Inc. reported second-quarter 2026 results that exceeded Wall Street expectations and raised its full-year profit outlook, driven by strong performance in Cash App and Square businesses. However, Bitcoin ecosystem gross profit fell 31% following Cash App fee cuts, leading to mixed stock market reaction.
Iran's state-backed 'Hormuz Safe' platform offers Bitcoin-settled maritime insurance for cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz, with the country projecting $10 billion in revenue. The service allows sanctioned shippers to pay premiums in cryptocurrency for instant digital coverage.
Bitcoin Depot Inc., once the largest Bitcoin ATM operator in the US, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and shut down its entire kiosk network. The company's stock had lost over 40% in the week before the Monday announcement.
Strategy (MSTR) acquired 535 BTC for approximately $43 million from May 4-10, bringing total holdings to 818,869 Bitcoin. The purchase represents the company's smallest weekly buy of 2026, with executives signaling potential future sales to fund shareholder dividends.
Block (formerly Square) posted a $308.7 million net loss for Q1 2026 but beat Wall Street's adjusted profit expectations and raised its full-year gross profit forecast, sending shares up nearly 8% after hours.
Michael Saylor announced Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) will pause its weekly Bitcoin buying program before Tuesday's Q1 earnings release, with Wall Street expecting an $18.98 loss per share. The company plans to resume purchases next week.
Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo), a major Canadian pension fund, disclosed a $219 million position in Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), marking its return to Bitcoin exposure via public markets after previously exiting. The fund is now sitting on a $69 million unrealized gain.
Bitcoin miner MARA Holdings announced the MARA Foundation to support Bitcoin network resilience, adoption, and address quantum computing risks. The foundation opened a $100,000 community grant vote for Bitcoin companies.
Patrick Witt, Executive Director of the President's Council of Advisors for Digital Assets, indicated that a major announcement regarding Trump's strategic bitcoin reserve initiative is coming within weeks, stating that legislation is progressing through Congress.
Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) purchased 34,164 BTC for $2.54 billion last week, bringing total holdings to over 815,000 BTC worth approximately $61 billion—more than 3.8% of Bitcoin's total supply. The purchase was funded by sales of STRC preferred stock and common stock.
Michael Saylor's Strategy purchased 13,927 BTC for approximately $1 billion entirely through STRC perpetual preferred stock sales, bringing total holdings to 780,897 BTC worth around $55 billion—over 3.7% of total Bitcoin supply.
Iranian officials announced plans to charge oil tankers Bitcoin-denominated transit fees of up to $2 million per ship to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, citing sanctions evasion as rationale, following the US-Iran ceasefire agreement.
Financial services giant Charles Schwab, with nearly $12 trillion in client assets, announced plans to launch spot Bitcoin and Ethereum trading through a new 'Schwab Crypto' account by the end of Q2 2026, with early access subscriptions now available.
Japanese firm Metaplanet purchased 5,075 BTC for approximately $400 million in Q1 2026, bringing total holdings to 40,177 BTC and surpassing MARA Holdings to become the third-largest corporate Bitcoin treasury after MicroStrategy and Tesla.
A New Hampshire state authority received a provisional Ba2 (speculative-grade) rating from Moody's for a first-of-its-kind bitcoin-backed municipal bond. BitGo will serve as custodian and liquidation agent, marking an early test of crypto as collateral in traditional public finance markets.
Government-sponsored mortgage giant Fannie Mae will allow borrowers to pledge Bitcoin and USDC as collateral for conforming mortgages through a new program with Better Home & Finance and Coinbase, marking the first time digital assets can be used to back mortgages in the US housing finance system.
