Semler Scientific to Expand Its Bitcoin Holdings with $75 Million Convertible Notes Sale

Semler Scientific is raising $75 million through convertible senior notes to strengthen its Bitcoin holdings and support corporate growth. The company began its Bitcoin strategy in May 2024 and has since accumulated 2,321 BTC, with unrealized profits of nearly $29 million. Apart from Semler, companies like Hoth Therapeutics and Rumble have also embraced Bitcoin, signaling…

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Blockstream Unveils Asset Management Unit with Two Bitcoin-Focused Funds

New division bridges TradFi and crypto with structured Bitcoin products, led by industry veteran Sean Bill focusing on institutional adoption. Two distinct funds target different strategies: Income Fund for USD yields via Bitcoin-backed loans, Alpha Fund for sophisticated trading approaches. Recent $210M Series B funding and partnerships with Macquarie Group demonstrate growing institutional momentum in…

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Wanchain and Polygon zkEVM Unite for Slippage-Free Cross-Chain ETH Transactions

Wanchain will allow users to transfer ETH across Polygon zkEVM and other networks easily. With its ETH XFlows technology, transactions are not only faster and cheaper, they also don’t need centralized exchanges. Decentralized interoperability solution Wanchain wants to introduce its ETH XFlows technology to the Polygon zkEVM network. According to a press release, the move…

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MicroStrategy Announces $1.05B Notes Redemption amid Reports of Potential Tax Upheaval

Company expands authorized Class A shares to 10.3 billion, reflecting strong institutional demand and market confidence in Bitcoin strategy. Recent acquisition of 11k BTC brings total holdings to 461k, backed by Capital Group’s $2.2 trillion management portfolio. Stock performance shows 650% yearly gain with 1.69% BTC yield, positioning company for continued growth under new administration….

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El Salvador Defies Critics, Expands Bitcoin Treasury Again

Nation’s dual approach balances traditional financing through IMF’s Extended Fund Facility while maintaining aggressive Bitcoin acquisition strategy. Strategic timing of Bitcoin purchase demonstrates El Salvador’s independence in monetary policy despite international financial pressures. Argentina shows potential for following El Salvador’s lead, with major corporations already holding significant Bitcoin reserves collectively. El Salvador has once again…

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