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Odaily NASDAQ-listed bitcoin treasury company Empery Digital has announced the completion of a $20 million strategic investment in preferred shares of AI data center developer Cardinal Data Power (CDP), acquiring approximately 8% equity in CDP upon transaction closing. This investment is a key component of CDP’s $70 million Series A funding round, with all proceeds allocated to the development of its first AI data center campus in West Texas, USA. (Businesswire)
According to official announcements, the Sui ecosystem Bitcoin financial platform Hashi testnet has officially launched. Hashi first debuted in March, aiming to provide a brand new way for BTC: unlocking value on Sui without leaving the Bitcoin network. Hashi transforms dormant BTC into secure, programmable collateral assets for institutional-grade lending, financing, and credit services, with all actions verifiable on-chain. Developers can now access the Hashi testnet to build and stress-test financial applications collateralized by Bitcoin,
Japan is expected to launch a Bitcoin ETF as early as 2028. With the revised Financial Instruments and Exchange Act bringing crypto assets under the regulatory scope of financial products, Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) plans to adjust rules related to investment trusts, allowing funds and ETFs to hold crypto assets as primary investment targets. Multiple asset management institutions have already expressed interest in participating. Japanese institutional investors' interest in crypto assets is on the rise. A survey by Nomura Holdings and Laser Digital shows that approximately 79% of institutional investors and family offices plan to invest in crypto assets within the next three years.However, unlike the US Bitcoin ETF, which is primarily driven by institutional funds, Japan's institutional investor base is relatively limited, and a high proportion of household financial assets are held in cash. Therefore, individual investor funds are likely to become the main source of inflows. Some analysts believe that Japan's Bitcoin ETF could attract up to 3 trillion yen in inflows by FY2028. (Nikkei)
Odaily Equity Research raised its target price for Hut 8 to $195 from $165 on Wednesday, citing the full commercialization of the company's Beacon Point AI data center campus in Texas.This is the second time Benchmark has raised its target price for Hut 8 this month. Last week, analyst Mark Palmer had already incorporated the first phase of the Beacon Point project into his valuation, raising the target from $85 to $165. The new target implies approximately 75% upside from Hut 8's stock price of around $111 on Wednesday.Hut 8 has now signed contracts for 949 megawatts of AI data center capacity, indicating its business is further pivoting from traditional Bitcoin mining towards AI infrastructure and power-driven data center models. Benchmark believes the company is evolving into a "power-first data center REIT," an infrastructure platform centered around power resources and data center assets.Hut 8's stock rose about 2% on Wednesday, bringing its year-to-date gains to nearly 120%. As demand for AI computing power continues to grow, the market is reassessing the value of the substantial power and data center resources held by Bitcoin mining companies.
According to Bitcoin Magazine, Metaplanet subsidiary Bitcoin Japan announced that it has signed a convertible bond financing agreement with EVO Fund, planning to raise 9.66 billion yen to establish a Bitcoin reserve, with the first Bitcoin purchase amount exceeding 662 million yen.
CZ stated on the X platform that AI and Bitcoin serve different functions. AI drives productivity improvements, while Bitcoin is used to combat inflation and protect wealth. CZ stated that AI cannot protect users from the effects of inflation, but Bitcoin can. The market often views AI and Bitcoin as two popular investment themes, but their nature is fundamentally different. AI is a technology that enhances corporate efficiency and economic productivity, whereas Bitcoin is a digital asset with a fixed supply.CZ pointed out that the AI industry is developing, with global companies continuously investing billions of dollars in infrastructure such as AI software, data centers, and chips, driving transformation across sectors like healthcare, finance, and manufacturing. However, AI companies can issue more shares to raise funds for expansion, and their investment value still depends on business performance and market competition. In contrast, Bitcoin's total supply is fixed at 21 million coins, meaning holders possess a scarce asset that cannot be diluted. CZ believes that this characteristic gives Bitcoin long-term value storage attributes, providing protection when the purchasing power of fiat currency declines due to inflation.CZ has previously stated that the AI boom might attract some capital that would otherwise flow into the Bitcoin market. As AI companies like OpenAI and Anthropic gain more capital attention, some investors may sell other assets to allocate towards AI-related investments. However, CZ believes that AI and Bitcoin are not in competition; they should be viewed as complementary assets: AI drives technological progress and production efficiency, while Bitcoin offers a store of value unaffected by supply expansion. (News.bitcoin)
: Economist and Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff stated that as Chinese AI model competitors accelerate their rise, the AI bubble is further deflating. The Kimi K3 launched by Moonshot AI is intensifying low-cost AI competition in China, putting pressure on the valuations of US AI-related companies. The current market "is not a bubble in AI technology itself, but a bubble in AI stocks," and he believes this bubble may have already started to burst.Peter Schiff mentioned that AI-related stocks are showing weakness, with $SPCX currently trading below $121, approximately 11% lower than its IPO price and over 46% down from its all-time high. As low-cost AI models continue to emerge, the market's previously high growth expectations for AI companies may face reassessment, and investors need to be wary of valuation correction risks for AI-themed stocks. However, Peter Schiff also emphasized that AI technology itself is not a bubble; what is truly being impacted is the capital market valuation frenzy centered around the AI theme.
According to CoinPost, Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed company Bitcoin Japan (formerly Horita Marusho: 8105) announced that the estimated net proceeds will be approximately 9.657 billion yen through the issuance of unsecured convertible corporate bonds with new share subscription rights and the 2nd new share subscription rights to Cayman Islands investment fund EVO FUND. This is the first time since the company changed its name that funds have been actually allocated to Bitcoin, with an amount of 662 million yen, accounting for approximately 7% of the total financing. The remaining funds are mainly used for private equity investment (3.756 billion yen), South African rare earth mine investment (3.503 billion yen), and RaaS business investment (1.446 billion yen).
programmer Stefan Thomas holds an IronKey encrypted USB drive containing the private keys to 7,002 Bitcoins. These Bitcoins were payment for an educational video titled "What is Bitcoin?" he created in 2011. Recently valued at approximately $111,000 per coin, the total is estimated at $777 million. The IronKey device is configured to permanently lock and delete its contents after 10 incorrect password attempts. Thomas has already tried 8 times, leaving only 2 password attempts remaining. Manufacturer Kingston stated that aside from the original password set by the user, there is no backup password or alternative recovery method available. Thomas sought assistance from digital forensics company Naxo and security researcher Chris Tarnovsky, and had previously declined Unciphered's help after reaching verbal agreements with two other teams. As of late 2025, the IronKey remains stored in a Swiss vault, and as of mid-2026, successful recovery has not been confirmed.
According to Odaily, Bitcoin treasury startup ORANGE JUICE announced on July 15, 2026, that it has completed a $40 million funding round, with Grupo Salinas Founder and Chairman Ricardo Salinas serving as a cornerstone investor. Bitcoin investors including Jeff Booth and Lyn Alden also participated. ORANGE JUICE plans to acquire small businesses with annual cash flows ranging from $1 million to $10 million, allocating a portion of retained earnings towards new acquisitions and Bitcoin purchases. The company stated it will rely primarily on operating cash flow for growth, using debt and equity issuance sparingly. Ruben Zweiban will serve as Operating Partner overseeing daily operations. He previously worked as an investment banker at BofA Securities, an equity research analyst at JPMorgan Asset Management, and served as Chief Investment Officer for a multi-billion dollar private multi-family office. The company also plans to pursue a public listing in the future.
Tim Draper, founder of Draper Associates, stated that his early decision not to invest in Coinbase was due to his judgment that widespread retail crypto adoption would still take a considerable amount of time, rather than a lack of belief in Coinbase co-founder and CEO Brian Armstrong.Tim Draper revealed that at the time, he had already invested in the early Bitcoin company Coinlab, which is why he initially did not invest in Coinbase. His son, Adam Draper, disagreed with this assessment and wrote the first check to Brian Armstrong. Tim Draper subsequently participated in Coinbase's next funding round. Coinbase was later founded by Brian Armstrong and Fred Ehrsam and grew into a crypto platform, listing on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol COIN.Tim Draper stated that Coinbase has become one of the representative investments of Draper Associates Fund V, with the returns from Coinbase alone nearly doubling the overall size of the fund.
According to PR Newswire, U.S. permanent capital company ORANGE JUICE (@orangejuice_btc) announced the completion of a $40 million financing round, committed to acquiring, improving, and holding U.S. small and medium-sized enterprises long-term, while using Bitcoin as a treasury reserve. The company was founded by core members of ego death capital, including Jeff Booth, Lyn Alden, Nico Lechuga, and Andi Pitt, among others. Mexican billionaire and Grupo Salinas founder Ricardo Salinas participated as an anchor investor. Unlike traditional private equity, ORANGE JUICE is not limited by fund cycles, focusing on the long-term operational health of enterprises. Initially, it will acquire stable profitable enterprises with annual cash flow between $1 million and $10 million. Business cash flow will be used for reinvestment in acquisitions or to replenish the Bitcoin treasury. The company plans to seek a public listing in the future.
Orange Juice has announced the completion of a $40 million funding round, with participation from Lyn Alden. The project's primary business involves launching a perpetual capital company backed by Bitcoin reserves, and it plans to seek a public listing in the future to provide liquid ownership currency and capital market access.
Odaily News: ORANGE JUICE has announced the completion of a $40 million funding round, with Mexican billionaire Ricardo Salinas participating as an anchor investor. The project was founded by Ego Death Capital partner Jeff Booth, Lyn Alden, and others. Its primary business involves acquiring profitable US companies with annual cash flows of $1 million to $10 million, holding them long-term to improve operations, while simultaneously establishing a Bitcoin reserve. The project also plans to build an internal AI operations team to enhance productivity in its portfolio companies.
Strategy's newly launched Bitcoin Banking Adoption Index shows Fidelity leading at 71%, followed by BNY at 46% in second place, and Goldman Sachs at 45% in third. JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup each stand at 43%. The index evaluates the adoption of Bitcoin-related services across trading, custody, digital asset products, financing, and corporate participation among 25 major global institutions, with an overall adoption rate of 32%.The remaining institutions scored between 13% and 38%, with Wells Fargo at 38%, Banco Santander and Société Générale both at 35%, Charles Schwab and TD Bank both at 32%, BNP Paribas, HSBC, Crédit Agricole, and UBS each at 30%, Bank of America, Barclays, and Standard Chartered each at 28%, State Street at 27%, Mizuho and Deutsche Bank both at 22%, MUFG at 18%, Lloyd’s at 17%, and SMBC and Royal Bank of Canada both at 13% (Bitcoin.com News).
Odaily Strategy sold nearly $467 million worth of MSTR common stock last week but did not increase its Bitcoin holdings. Analysts believe this indicates that the company is implementing its recently proposed Digital Credit Capital Framework and beginning to prioritize strengthening its balance sheet, rather than solely pursuing short-term BTC accumulation.According to the latest filings, Strategy has increased its U.S. dollar cash reserves to $3 billion, while its Bitcoin holdings remain unchanged at 843,775 BTC. Both Benchmark and TD Cowen believe this move strengthens the company's balance sheet and helps boost market confidence in its preferred equity financing model.TD Cowen reiterated its "Buy" rating and $260 price target for Strategy stock, stating that this operation is an early signal of management executing the new capital allocation framework. The firm noted that Strategy's choice to expand dollar reserves and pause Bitcoin purchases demonstrates a greater emphasis on balance sheet discipline rather than maximizing short-term BTC accumulation.Benchmark also maintained its "Buy" rating with a $570 price target. On Monday, Strategy's stock price traded at approximately $91.50, near its long-term low. Overall, analysts believe that amid pressure on preferred equity financing tools like STRC and market focus on dividend coverage capacity, Strategy's increase in cash reserves may help alleviate investor concerns regarding a forced sale of BTC.
Odaily Bitcoin has been declining since October last year, with its current price hovering around half of its all-time high of $126,000, indicating the market remains in a deep bear phase. Multiple industry analysts believe the current pressure on Bitcoin stems primarily from three factors: the four-year cycle, macroeconomic inflationary pressures, and market leverage liquidations.Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise, stated that Bitcoin's long-standing "four-year cycle" continues to influence investor psychology. Historically, Bitcoin typically undergoes approximately three years of an upward cycle followed by a one-year correction period. Investors have developed cyclical expectations and began reducing some long-term holdings towards the end of 2025.Additionally, the macroeconomic environment is a significant drag on Bitcoin. Zach Pandl, Head of Research at Grayscale, pointed out that rising inflationary pressures in the US have weakened market expectations for interest rate cuts. Investors are shifting towards higher-yielding traditional assets, leading to capital outflows from risk assets, including cryptocurrencies. The short-term bottom is estimated to be around $58,000, with future trends still influenced by interest rate policies, corporate Bitcoin buying behavior, and progress in US crypto regulatory legislation.Excessive market leverage has also exacerbated this correction. As a large number of investors expanded their Bitcoin exposure through borrowing and financing during the bull market, derivatives open interest has declined as the market weakened. Digital asset treasury companies have also come under pressure. Strategy's stock price has fallen approximately 75% since October last year, and its previously promoted model of corporate Bitcoin accumulation is facing renewed market scrutiny.However, some analysts remain optimistic about Bitcoin's prospects. Adrian Fritz, Chief Investment Strategist at 21Shares, predicts that Bitcoin may bottom out this summer, rebound after interest rates shift towards easing and geopolitical conflicts ease, with a year-end price target of $100,000. (Fortune)
During the week ended July 12, Strategy sold approximately 4.82 million shares of MSTR stock through an ATM (at-the-market) program, raising net proceeds of approximately $466.7 million. During the same period, Strategy did not make any Bitcoin purchases, with holdings remaining unchanged at 843,775 BTC.
Following a 1:15 reverse stock split to maintain its Nasdaq listing, American Bitcoin, the Trump family's Bitcoin mining company, has seen its stock price drop 95% from its all-time high. Over the past 10 months, the book value of the approximately 6% stake held by Donald Trump's second son, Eric Trump, has shrunk by over $600 million. Data shows ABTC reported an operating loss of $118.2 million in the first quarter, with the vast majority attributed to Bitcoin impairment losses. The company recently added approximately 500 BTC, bringing its balance sheet Bitcoin holdings to over 8,000. If its financial situation worsens further and it cannot sustain external financing, there may be a potential risk of forced selling. The reverse stock split signals that the company faces the risk of delisting, which could further exacerbate stock selling and force the company to sell part of its Bitcoin assets to meet debt obligations.
Mercado Bitcoin has announced the completion of a $20 million strategic growth funding round, with participation from Tether. SoftBank also joined this funding round. The company's primary business focuses on financial services in Brazil, covering payment infrastructure, tokenized investment products, and on-chain capital markets. (Bitcoin.com News).