According to a report from Asahi Shimbun, one of Japan’s oldest national newspapers, a subsidiary of Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO) has taken an innovative step into the world of bitcoin mining. Agile Energy X, the subsidiary in question, has cleverly placed its bitcoin mining units right next to solar farms in the Tochigi and […]
Metaplanet Directors Approve BTC Acquisition Plan; Company’s Stock up by Nearly 500% YTD
The directors of Tokyo-based investment and consulting firm Metaplanet Inc. have approved the company’s proposal to purchase Bitcoin worth $ 6.25 million using bond proceeds. Metaplanet clarified that the acquired cryptocurrency will be recorded at its acquisition cost for long-term holdings. The company’s stock has surged by almost 500% since the beginning of the …
David Bailey, CEO of Bitcoin Inc., Reflects on His Company’s Transformational Pivot to Bitcoin and More
David Bailey, CEO of Bitcoin Inc., took time out of running the Bitcoin Asia Conference in Hong Kong to sit down with Bitcoin.com’s COO, Jason Sheman. The conversation delved into the lessons learned from past mistakes, the strategic pivot to Bitcoin, the Bitcoin Conference, Bitcoin Layer twos, and stablecoins on Bitcoin. Bitcoin Asia Conference Highlights: […]
Binance CEO Discusses Company’s Plan After Settlement With US Authorities
Binance’s chief executive has shared his company’s future direction and areas of focus following its settlement with U.S. authorities, including the Department of Justice (DOJ). “We have moved past that as the company move into greater maturity,” he insisted, adding that the crypto firm is focusing on “sustainability.” ‘The Direction of Travel Is Very Clear’ […]
Binance Boss Counters ‘FUD’ Amidst Legal Challenges, Touts Company’s Resilience and Low Turnover
Binance has faced a series of negative news reports in recent weeks. However, the cryptocurrency exchange’s leader, Changpeng Zhao, known as CZ, used social media to assure the community that the reports were just fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD). Despite the departure of some top executives, CZ said Binance likely has “the lowest founding team […]