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Satsuma is a decentralized exchange (DEX) based on the Citrea blockchain, focused on building a DeFi ecosystem centered around Bitcoin. It offers features such as token swaps, staking, and liquidity pool (LP) fees, dedicated to promoting the application of Bitcoin in decentralized finance.
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Pantera and Other Investors Push Satsuma to Sell $50 Million Bitcoin Reserve
Odaily Odaily Planet Daily reports that investors including Pantera Capital Management are pushing UK Bitcoin reserve company Satsuma to sell its $50 million Bitcoin reserve. In August 2025, Satsuma shifted to an "AI-driven" Bitcoin reserve strategy, successfully raising £164 million (approximately $221 million) through convertible loan notes. The round was led by ParaFi Capital, with participation from Pantera, Digital Currency Group (DCG), Kraken, Arrington Capital, and others.It is reported that Satsuma confirmed that some shareholders have "demanded a return of capital," but did not disclose the specific identities of those shareholders. In an email statement, Satsuma's Executive Chairman Ranald McGregor-Smith said the company is exploring options to facilitate these requests while protecting the interests of all shareholders. (The Block)
Pantera Capital Urges Satsuma to Liquidate Bitcoin Holdings and Return Capital to Shareholders
According to Bloomberg, sources familiar with the matter said that cryptocurrency venture capital firm Pantera Capital Management is urging London-listed Satsuma Technology Plc to sell its remaining approximately $50 million worth of Bitcoin and return the proceeds to shareholders. Satsuma has confirmed that certain shareholders have requested the return of funds and that the company is evaluating related proposals. According to other sources familiar with the matter, these shareholders have also demanded a change in management; currently, Satsuma’s CEO Henry Elder and CFO Andrew Smith have resigned. Earlier this month, the company announced plans to cut costs and disclosed its purchase of Bitcoin valued at £1.4 million.