Metaplanet, the Tokyo-listed investment firm that has spent the past year rebranding itself as Asia's answer to MicroStrategy, announced on April 2 that it purchased an additional 5,075 Bitcoin during the first quarter of 2026.
Alexander Zdravkov
Journalist
Alexander Zdravkov is a market analyst and crypto journalist with interests in economics, broader financial markets and digital assets. His journey into crypto began more than four years ago, driven by a fascination with the rapid evolution of blockchain technology and the transformative potential of decentralized finance. He began analyzing market cycles and identifying emerging trends before they reach the mainstream. He holds a degree in International Relations - a background that helped shape his broader perspective on global economics, geopolitics, and the interconnected nature of modern financial markets. Whether covering the latest developments in the crypto sector or exploring broader macroeconomic themes, Alexander focuses on giving readers context rather than simply repeating headlines. During his career, he has authored more than 5,000 articles covering cryptocurrencies, traditional finance, and global market developments. His work spans everything from Bitcoin and altcoins to macroeconomic trends influencing risk assets worldwide.
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Between March 24 and March 31, 2026, the New York Stock Exchange, BlackRock, Franklin Templeton, Interactive Brokers, Robinhood, and Ripple all made structural commitments to on-chain infrastructure.
As Moscow moves to restrict domestic crypto access through mandatory intermediaries and tight retail caps, Dubai has introduced a formal derivatives framework that welcomes both institutional and retail participation - signaling a widening regulatory divide between the two markets.
After five consecutive days of outflows across Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana ETFs, Monday's session brought a modest but meaningful reversal - the first clean positive reading heading into April.
US-Israel military strike on Iran wiped 6% of Bitcoin's global hashrate overnight - and the miners left standing are quietly selling their Bitcoin to build AI data centers instead.
The nonprofit's largest single staking event on record arrives alongside fresh on-chain data revealing Vitalik Buterin's holdings in ETH, with more than 99% of his observable wealth tied to the asset's price.
Canada is moving to ban cryptocurrency donations to political campaigns, taking a decisive step that reflects growing concern over how digital assets intersect with democratic systems - even when the risk remains largely theoretical.
Wall Street's latest crypto product isn't just an investment vehicle - it's a signal that three competing forces are converging on the same moment.
Crypto markets are showing signs of weakening momentum as institutional outflows accelerate and on-chain activity continues to decline.
