Institutional Bitcoin Reserves - New Leaders Emerge
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MicroStrategy (now Strategy) is leading the way in institutional Bitcoin reserves. However, new players are rapidly emerging on the scene:
Strategy (MSTR): With 580,250 BTC, it holds approximately $62.5 billion worth of Bitcoin.
Twenty One (XXI): Backed by Tether and Bitfinex, this new company aims to build a reserve of $42,000 billion with 4.2 BTC.
Trump Media (DJT): The owner of Truth Social plans to build a Bitcoin reserve with a $2.5 billion investment plan.
Strive (ASST): Led by Vivek Ramaswamy, the company is moving towards a Bitcoin reserve with a $1.5 billion investment plan.
These companies see Bitcoin not only as an investment vehicle, but also as a strategic asset. This trend shows that institutional investors' interest in Bitcoin is growing.
I’ve gotten a lot of hate over the last 24 hours for selling GME. The truth is, if you’re a weak minded bitch who can’t handle the opinions of others you shouldn’t post your financial decisions on the internet. However, if you dgaf about the common retard, the internet can be a wonderful place to learn and get feedback.
I left my position because Ryan Cohen did not demonstrate to me a high degree of conviction in bitcoin or that he possesses the energy, passion or appetite to turn GameStop into a bitcoin reactor. His video recording at the bitcoin conference was a huge let down and the timing of the announcement was disappointing. I gave him 2 months of my time and while I believe the stock will continue to grow in value secondary to hype and a small bitcoin treasury, I have no interest in being part of a team that has little to no transparency and brags about not calling shots ahead of time.
My opinions change. Sometimes slowly, sometimes fast. In this case, it was obvious they are playing long ball in some cryptic retarded way, which I am not interested. I wish the GME holders luck in their pursuit of those “shorts that never closed” but I will not be one to get caught up in a conspiratorial hype train.
If the strategy changes dramatically and bitcoin becomes a central focus of their business again, maybe my interest will return, but for now I’m leaving that train behind.
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Kings College London (@KingsCollegeLon) published a new working paper by Dr. Rhys Bidder, Deputy Director at the Qatar Centre for Global Banking and Finance, exploring the path forward for stablecoins to fulfill their global potential.
Chainlink is highlighted for its privacy-preserving functionality, which is critical for institutional adoption:
“These patterns are adopted in the Chainlink CCIP Private Transaction model and DECO technology, with a recent example of ANZ Bank and ADDX using CCIP Private Transactions to settle tokenized commercial paper across two private blockchains under the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) Project Guardian, maintaining confidentiality while meeting regulatory requirements for cross-border institutional finance.”
The paper also highlights how Chainlink CCIP and Proof of Reserve are already addressing core infrastructure challenges by enabling secure cross-chain transfers and verifiable reserve transparency—key pillars for stablecoins to become programmable, global-scale digital money.
Read the full working paper ↓
XRP Sees 3.39% Drop Amid $3.6B Volume Surge, Institutional Moves and SEC Review Fuel Volatility
XRP is currently trading at $2.1907 on Binance, down 3.39% over the past 24 hours with a significant increase in trading volume to approximately $3.33–$3.68 billion and a market capitalization of $128.5 billion, reflecting heightened volatility. The recent price decline is primarily attributed to global economic tensions and a high-volume selloff following a U.S. court ruling that impacted broader markets. Despite the downturn, institutional interest remains strong, highlighted by VivoPower's $121 million XRP treasury reserve initiative and Ripple's acquisition of Hidden Road, which is expected to integrate Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin and migrate post-trade operations to the XRP Ledger. Additionally, developments such as the SEC’s ongoing review of XRP spot ETF applications and Ripple’s settlement with the SEC are contributing to increased market activity and attention.