James Van Straten

James Van Straten is a Senior Analyst at CoinDesk, specializing in Bitcoin and its interplay with the macroeconomic environment. Previously, James worked as a Research Analyst at Saidler & Co., a Swiss hedge fund, where he developed expertise in on-chain analytics. His work focuses on monitoring flows to analyze Bitcoin's role within the broader financial system.

In addition to his professional endeavors, James serves as an advisor to Coinsilium, a UK publicly traded company, where he provides guidance on their Bitcoin treasury strategy. He also holds investments in Bitcoin and Strategy (MSTR).

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Strategy Adds Over 10K BTC to Its Bitcoin Treasury, Funded by New STRD Offering

Firm raises over $1 billion from high-yield preferred stock and share sales to expand record BTC holdings.

Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor standing. (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk))

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Pakistan Engages Michael Saylor in Bold Push Toward Bitcoin-Backed Economy

High-level talks highlight Pakistan’s ambitions to lead digital asset adoption in the Global South and position Bitcoin as a tool for economic resilience.

Pakistan flag (CoinDesk Archives)

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H100 Group Targets $79 Million Raise to Power Bitcoin Strategy

Blockstream CEO shares details with CoinDesk on strategic convertible loan backing bitcoin-focused treasury play.

Adam Back, CEO Blockstream (second from right) speaks at Consensus Hong Kong 2025 by CoinDesk (CoinDesk/Personae Digital)

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Metaplanet Overtakes Coinbase With 10K BTC, Becomes No. 9 Bitcoin Holder

The Tokyo-based company bought another 1,112 BTC for $117.2 million.

Crowds pass below colorful signs in Tokyo's Akihabara district.

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Brazilian Firm Meliuz's Shares Fall After Planning to Raise $32.4M to Buy Bitcoin

The fintech company strengthened its crypto strategy with a discounted share offering and a bitcoin acquisition plan.

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Walmart, Amazon Mull Dollar-Pegged Stablecoins in the U.S.: WSJ

Wall Street Journal reported that the retail giants are exploring digital currencies to bypass card fees and banks.

Walmart (CoinDesk Archives)

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Anthony Pompliano Set to Head $750M Bitcoin Investment Vehicle: FT

The crypto advocate is preparing to lead ProCapBTC in bid to mirror the bitcoin treasury strategy pioneered by Strategy's Michael Saylor, the Financial Times reported.

Anthony Pompliano. (CoinDesk)

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Dollar Index Falls Below 98 for First Time in Three Years, Gives Room for Crypto Run

Weaker dollar sparks optimism for risk assets as inflation eases.

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Strategy Launches STRD, Its Third 'Bitcoin-Backed' Preferred Stock on Nasdaq

New 10% yield offering aims to raise nearly $1 billion to support Strategy’s continued bitcoin accumulation. New 10% yield offering aims to raise nearly $1 billion to support Strategy’s continued bitcoin accumulation.

Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor at the Digital Asset Summit in New York City on March 20, 2025. (Nikhilesh De)