Latest from James Van Straten
Strategy Pushes Back on MSCI’s Digital Asset Exclusion Proposal
Michael Saylor and team urged MSCI to maintain neutral index standards after a plan to exclude firms with significant digital asset holdings.
Eric Trump's American Bitcoin and Anthony Pompliano's ProCap Add to BTC Holdings
The shares of both bitcoin-related firms are posting modest early gains Wednesday, but remain sharply lower over the past several days.
KindlyMD Turns to Kraken as Fourth Provider for Bitcoin-Backed $210M Loan at 8%
An SEC filing shows the Kraken facility will be used to retire an outstanding Antalpha loan and requires significant bitcoin collateral.
Metaplanet Stock Jumps 12% as mNAV Climbs to 1.17, Highest Level Since Crypto Crisis
Bitcoin rebound and equity momentum push Metaplanet valuation multiple to 1.17 to highest level since October.
Strive Starts $500M Preferred Stock 'At-The-Market' Program for Bitcoin Purchases
The new preferred stock offering, SATA, strengthens Strive’s capital options as it expands its bitcoin focused strategy.
Bitcoin Treasury Company Twenty One Drops 25% in NYSE Debut, Trades Near PIPE Pricing of $10
The company is led by Strike CEO Jack Mallers and began trading under the XXI ticker today following its SPAC merger with Cantor Equity Partners.
IREN Raises $2.3B, Repurchases Debt in Balance Sheet Overhaul
The bitcoin miner extended maturities, reduced coupon costs and strengthened its capital structure.
Saylor Says Strategy Will Not Issue Preferred Equity in Japan, Giving Metaplanet a 12 Month Head Start
MSTR executive chairman shuts down idea of near term expansion of perpetual preferreds in Japan.
Bitcoin Traders Target $20K Bitcoin Strike as Deep Out of the Money Options Gain Traction
These flows represent a bullish bet on volatility rather than a downside hedge or outright bearish position.
Strategy Bought Nearly $1B in Bitcoin Last Week as Saylor's Company Returns to Big Purchases
Last week's acquisition was mostly funded via the sale of common stock.
