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1. Major corporate movement in Japan

Metaplanet, a Japanese hotel group, plans to raise $5.4 billion to accumulate 210,000 BTC (1% of the total supply) by the end of 2027. It could become the second largest corporate holder of BTC after Strategy Inc., and already operates a hotel converted as 'The Bitcoin Hotel' in Tokyo.

2. Stable price and macro anticipation

Bitcoin remains steady above $105,000–$107,000, awaiting key inflation and interest data in the U.S., which creates caution among investors.

3. Financial inclusion in Africa

In Kibera (Kenya), an initiative by AfriBit Africa is introducing Bitcoin via Lightning for daily transactions with ~200 people. It offers speed and low costs, although it also carries risks due to volatility.

4. European company joins the Bitcoin strategy

Blockchain Group, based in Paris, plans to raise €300 million (~$340 million) to increase its BTC treasury, strengthening its position as the first European company focused on Bitcoin.

5. Strategy continues to accumulate BTC

Michael Saylor, from Strategy Inc., announced that he added 1,045 BTC (~$110 million) more, reaching a total of 582,000 BTC. It is the ninth consecutive week of purchases.

6. Watch out for corporate risk

More than 60 companies, outside the crypto sector, are adopting treasury strategies in Bitcoin, which could increase the market's vulnerability to sharp declines.