$BTC

Institutional & Corporate Moves

GameStop is preparing a $1.75 billion convertible note issuance—likely to expand its Bitcoin holdings beyond the ~4,700 BTC already acquired .

Brazilian fintech Meliuz plans a 150 million‑real share offering to buy more Bitcoin .

⚖️ Legal & Crime Alerts

In Manhattan, two men pleaded not guilty after allegedly kidnapping a victim and torturing him to extract Bitcoin passwords—highlighting security risks for wealthy crypto holders .

🇬🇧 Regulatory Developments

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority is considering lifting a 6‑year ban on crypto ETNs, potentially allowing retail traders to access Bitcoin exposure via ETNs .

🏛️ Political & Institutional Play

Trump’s team is pushing a Bitcoin ETF through Truth Social–associated Yorkville America Digital, indicative of growing political backing and a broader digital asset strategy .

At the Las Vegas Bitcoin Conference, tech and political elites—including MAGA figures—converged, underscoring Bitcoin’s pivot from libertarian roots to becoming a mainstream, influential asset class .