British gold exploration company Hamak Gold Limited has announced a major strategic pivot — integrating Bitcoin into its corporate treasury. The move comes alongside new executive leadership, significant capital raise backed by Qatar’s royal family, and plans to secure regulatory approval from the FCA. The decision signals a growing trend among UK firms embracing digital assets.

Bitcoin Becomes Part of Hamak’s Financial Strategy

On Thursday, London-listed Hamak Gold Limited revealed plans to manage part of its capital in Bitcoin. This shift follows the successful raise of £2.47 million in gross proceeds through a share placement at £0.008 per share — a 27% discount compared to the July 2, 2025 closing price.

The raise involved the issuance of 308.4 million new ordinary shares, each paired with a two-year warrant exercisable in the second year. These new shares now account for 68.2% of the company’s enlarged capital base, totaling 452.1 million shares.

Qatari Investment and Executive Reshuffle

One of the cornerstone investors in this round was MBS Global Investments, part of Sheikh Najeeb bin Eid Al Thani’s private office — a member of Qatar’s royal family. Their £100,000 investment is earmarked to fund Hamak’s new Bitcoin treasury strategy.

The move also brought leadership changes: former executive chair Amara Kamara and non-executive director Niall Young stepped down, replaced by Nick Thurlow as executive chairman and James Lawrence as CEO. To avoid FCA prospectus requirements, the newly issued shares were allocated to Thurlow and Lawrence, who resold 283 million of them to investors at the placement price.

FCA Listing and London Stock Exchange Debut

Hamak has already submitted applications to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the London Stock Exchange to admit 308.4 million new shares to the official list. The company expects trading to commence on or around July 4, 2025.

UK Companies Are Turning to Bitcoin

Hamak isn’t alone. At least nine other London-listed companies have announced plans to acquire Bitcoin in recent weeks, following a strategy similar to that of pro-BTC business intelligence firm MicroStrategy in the U.S.

🔹 Panther Metals, which reported a £2.2 million loss last year, recently bought its first Bitcoin and saw its shares surge over 60% in a month.

🔹 Bluebird Mining Ventures secured a £2 million loan for BTC purchases and is working to raise £10 million more, despite a prior-year loss of $898,000.

🔹 Vinanz, originally a Bitcoin mining operation, announced further BTC acquisitions funded by share and bond issues, bringing its total asset value to $3.85 million.

🔹 Smarter Web Company, a web development firm listed on the Aquis Exchange, reportedly saw its valuation skyrocket to £806.2 million just two months after revealing its Bitcoin acquisition plans.

Summary

Hamak Gold Limited is entering the digital asset space by adopting Bitcoin as a treasury reserve. In the face of increasing institutional adoption and evolving regulation, this move underscores Bitcoin’s emerging role in traditional finance — not just as a speculative asset but as a strategic treasury tool.



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