Bitcoin Well (TSXV:BTCW, OTCQB:BCNWF), OTCQB:BCNWF) provides an ecosystem of products and services making it easier for people to use bitcoin. Established in Canada in 2013 and has reached significant revenue growth year-over-year, Bitcoin Well will soon be expanding to the US market.
The company's three core business lines include Crypto ATM network composed of 250+ Crypto ATMs across Canada with US$21 million revenue in 2022; Bitcoin Well Infinite whichcaters to high net worth individuals and businesses and with US$29 million revenue in 2022; and Online Ecosystem, the fastest and safest way for Canadians to buy, sell and use bitcoin with current monthly revenues exceeding $350,000.
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Bitcoin Well (TSXV:BTCW,OTCQB:BCNWF) is a two-business-unit organization providing an ecosystem of products and services to make it easy for everyday people to use bitcoin. The company was established in Canada in 2013, has reached significant revenue growth year-over-year since, and has recently expanded the Online Bitcoin Portal to the US market.
Bitcoin Well earns revenue through its two core business lines, which include:
Bitcoin Well earns consistent cash flow through its existing fleet of Bitcoin ATMs. The company reinvests this cash flow into the Online Bitcoin Portal, which is a scalable growth product the company believes will see exponential adoption during the bitcoin bull run – which appears to be underway.
The Bitcoin market often makes headlines when it reaches new heights or lows, but it’s shown consistent growth over the long term. The price of Bitcoin surpassed the US$72,000 mark in March 2024 and is expected to continuously captivate investors’ interest as it follows the typical halving price cycle.
Bitcoin Well has passed significant milestones since its establishment in 2013:
Every product or service offered by the company is wrapped in the security of its non-custodial ecosystem. This is a hot topic right now as multiple custodial exchanges have collapsed in the last few years. The non-custodial ecosystem is widely seen by knowledgeable investors as the safest way to buy bitcoin.
In 2024, Bitcoin Well launched Cash Vouchers, which allow Canadian customers to make cash payments when buying bitcoin from the Bitcoin Portal. Cash Vouchers eliminate the barriers when using digital payments to use the Bitcoin Portal. Bitcoin Well is the only company able to offer this service.
The company intends to utilize its unique positioning of a large network of Bitcoin ATMs and a growing online Bitcoin Portal to begin combining the benefits and set itself out as a true differentiator. These unique differences allow for Bitcoin Well to offer their customer a stickier product with more offerings than other competitors which could open the door for a subscription model or other alternative customer revenue models.
The Bitcoin Well business strategy is embodied in two core product lines, designed to make it easier for everyday people to use bitcoin as part of their financial plans. Both offerings cater to different types of customers.
With more than 190 Bitcoin ATMs across Canada, the Bitcoin Well ATM network provides users a way to buy bitcoin quickly and safely with cash. This well-established, cash-flowing Bitcoin ATM business provides revenue to support the company’s accretive future growth.
This is the most scalable and future-oriented product. It offers the fastest and safest way for North Americans to buy, sell and use bitcoin. Launched in Q4 2022, this offering currently generates monthly revenues exceeding $4.5 million.
Adam O’Brien is a husband, father of four and a bitcoin entrepreneur with a mission to enable independence. Since founding Bitcoin Well in 2013, he has made it easy to buy, sell and use bitcoin both online in the bitcoin-only portal, and in person at Bitcoin ATMs across Canada. Today, Bitcoin Well is a publicly traded organization (BTCW) and is one of the largest bitcoin companies in the country... And it's just getting started!
Jason Vandenberg brings more than 20 years of experience across diverse financial leadership positions and has an established record of leading multiple companies through substantial growth, both organically and through business acquisitions. He has experience with micro-cap companies listed on the TSXV and was involved with the company as they went public in 2021.
Chantel Lillycrop has 10 years of experience in leadership, business development and operations. She has a deep-rooted passion for streamlining processes, optimizing efficiency and fostering collaboration with her teams and external partners. Her mission is to drive the company’s growth while ensuring operational excellence.
James Kerr is an accredited product builder with nearly a decade of experience working with teams to build solutions for both B2B and B2C users. Kerr loves solving problems, challenging conventions, and working with creative people to build and grow products that make the world a better place.
Dave Bradley is widely considered one of the leading experts in Canada on bitcoin and blockchain technology. Before his current role, Bradley founded the world’s first bricks-and-mortar bitcoin store and co-founded the successful company, Bull Bitcoin, which is Canada’s longest-serving bitcoin brokerage. He also serves as a vice-president for the Canadian Blockchain Consortium.
Terry Rhode was one of Rosenau Transport's longest-serving employees and a partial owner. Before starting with Rosenau Transport in 1998, he was a management consultant and advised various businesses on ways to streamline their operations. Rhode is well-versed in every aspect of administration including accounting and IT, operations, change management, project management, sales, and pricing.
Mitchell Demeter brought the world its first Bitcoin ATM in 2013 to Vancouver, BC. After a successful exit, he moved to be the president of Netcoins, a Canadian online cryptocurrency brokerage wholly owned by BIGG Digital Assets. Demeter is a serial entrepreneur with a range of experience in blockchain, exchanges and currency trading. He currently sits on the board of Neptune Digital Assets and advises several other cryptocurrency and fintech businesses including Secure Digital Markets and Inetco Systems.
Mark Binns has a long history and deep experience in the bitcoin and cryptocurrency markets, and valuable connections in the Canadian and US capital markets. Binns is the former CEO of Netcoins, a leading Canadian cryptocurrency broker, and BIGG Digital Assets, a diversified public Canadian digital asset company.
On a mission to enable independence by combining the convenience of modern banking with the benefits of Bitcoin
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Edmonton, Alberta May 27, 2025 TheNewswire - Bitcoin Well Inc. (" Bitcoin Well " or the " Company ") ( TSXV: BTCW; OTCQB: BCNWF ), the non-custodial bitcoin business on a mission to enable independence announces a first-of-its-kind Nostr integration to allow Bitcoin Well customers in the USA to purchase bitcoin directly from their Nostr profile.
Key points:
How it Works:
Bitcoin Well customers link their Nostr identifier (npub) to their Bitcoin Well account, then DM the Bitcoin Well account with specific commands to purchase bitcoin.
The purchase uses the customers Cash Balance, and bitcoin is sent to an existing Lightning Wallet for security.
Why it Matters:
The integration makes Bitcoin Well the easiest place to buy bitcoin, enabling fast, secure purchases directly from a customer's Nostr profile.
It aligns with the company's mission to simplify self-custody bitcoin purchases.
Nostr's Role:
As a censorship-resistant protocol, Nostr ensures Bitcoin Well and its customers have full control, avoiding restrictions and potential censorship.
Impact:
This enhances customer convenience, meets Bitcoiners on a platform they already use, and reinforces Bitcoin Well's commitment to accessible, non-custodial bitcoin services.
This move continues to position Bitcoin Well as a leader in freedom technologies by making bitcoin in self custody the standard. For detailed information keep reading, or visit https://bitcoinwell.com/blog/buy-bitcoin-with-nostr
Why does this matter?
Social media, specifically Nostr, is one of the most impactful technologies of our generation. Our lives, our communities and our personalities have transitioned to the digital realm. Bitcoin Well has now enabled everyone in the USA to buy bitcoin safely, directly from their Nostr account.
In doing this, Bitcoin Well has become the easiest place to buy bitcoin! With a simple message, our customers in the USA can now purchase bitcoin in a matter of seconds; without logging in to their Bitcoin Well account.
"This is a great achievement for our team!" said Adam O'Brien, founder and CEO of Bitcoin Well. "We are deeply committed to make buying bitcoin directly to self custody better than using a custodial exchange. This is a huge step in the right direction. We are meeting bitcoiners where they are and allowing them to buy bitcoin safely."
How does it work?
Once a customer links their npub (the social network identifier used by the Nostr protocol) to their Bitcoin Well account from their profile page , they can DM the Bitcoin Well Nostr profile with the command words to purchase bitcoin. The command words are:
/buy $21.00 (or any dollar amount)
/stack 69,000 sats (or any amount of sats)
After a simple "/confirm" response, the customer's Cash Balance in their Bitcoin Well account will be used to buy bitcoin, and the bitcoin will be sent to their predetermined payment address over the Lightning Network.
To maintain security, bitcoin can only be sent to a Lightning Wallet which has already been added to their Bitcoin Well account.
What is Nostr?
Nostr is a decentralized social media protocol which is censorship resistant and runs on a network of relays, rather than centralized servers. This means that the users of the platform control the posts (known as "notes") rather than the owner of the social media platform. This is particularly impactful for the Company because it means we have full control over our message servers; which hasn't been the case in the past.
Historically, our messaging platforms have prohibited us from creating a "text to buy" type of service. Even our payment providers have been limited in the past. With the addition of the Nostr protocol we can be certain that this level of censorship will not impact us, or our customer's ability to buy bitcoin. Furthermore, there is an added layer of protection for the customer's privacy.
About Bitcoin Well
Bitcoin Well is on a mission to enable independence. We do this by making bitcoin useful to everyday people to give them the convenience of modern banking and the benefits of bitcoin. We like to think of it as future-proofing money. Our existing Bitcoin ATM and Online Bitcoin Portal business units drive cash flow to help fund this mission.
Join our investor community and follow us on Nostr , , and to keep up to date with our business.
Bitcoin Well contact information
To book a virtual meeting with our Founder & CEO Adam O'Brien please use the following link: https://bitcoinwell.com/meet-adam
For additional investor & media information, please contact:
Adam O'Brien
Tel: 1 888 711 3866
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release .
Forward-looking information
Certain statements contained in this news release may constitute forward-looking information, which is often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as "anticipate", "plan", "estimate", "expect", "may", "will", "intend", "should", or the negative thereof and similar expressions. All statements herein other than statements of historical fact constitute forward-looking information including, but not limited to, statements in respect of Bitcoin Well's business plans, strategy and outlook. Forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking information including, but not limited to, the risk factors described in Bitcoin Well's annual information form and management's discussion and analysis for the year ended December 31, 2024. Forward-looking information should not be unduly relied upon. Any forward-looking information contained in this news release represents Bitcoin Well's expectations as of the date hereof and is subject to change. Bitcoin Well disclaims any intention or obligation to revise any forward-looking information, except as required by applicable securities legislation.
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Edmonton, Alberta May 15, 2025 TheNewswire - Bitcoin Well Inc. (" Bitcoin Well " or the " Company ") ( TSXV: BTCW; OTCQB: BCNWF ), the non-custodial bitcoin business on a mission to enable independence announces a partnership with Solosatoshi a company dedicated to the advancement of open-sourced Bitcoin mining.
The partnership will bring their popular product the Bitaxe Gama, a 1.2 TH/s home miner , to the Bitcoin Well Points store . This means Bitcoin Well customers who accumulate points by making transactions and referring their friends to the platform can use them to buy a Bitaxe.
"We're excited to partner with the leader in the solo-mining space," said Adam O'Brien, founder and CEO of Bitcoin Well. "I'm hopeful that as we continue these great partnerships, with industry leading products, the Bitcoin Well points store will be the best place to discover and buy the leading bitcoin merchandise. This will drive new signups and active customers. I'm bullish on this strategy"
When asked about the partnership, Matt Howard, founder of Solosatoshi said, "We are excited to see the advancement and adoption of the Bitaxe project through an abundance of such use cases. We look forward to our strategic partnership with Bitcoin Well, and we are very optimistic about all of the possibilities that open-source Bitcoin mining creates globally."
Effective today, any Bitcoin Well customer can use their points to buy a Bitaxe, or any of the other products available on the Bitcoin Well points store. The Company intends to continue making partnerships and expanding the store.
About Bitcoin Well
Bitcoin Well is on a mission to enable independence. We do this by making bitcoin useful to everyday people to give them the convenience of modern banking and the benefits of bitcoin. We like to think of it as future-proofing money. Our existing Bitcoin ATM and Online Bitcoin Portal business units drive cash flow to help fund this mission.
Join our investor community and follow us on Nostr , , and to keep up to date with our business.
Bitcoin Well contact information
To book a virtual meeting with our Founder & CEO Adam O'Brien please use the following link: https://bitcoinwell.com/meet-adam
For additional investor & media information, please contact:
Adam O'Brien, Tel: 1 888 711 3866, ir@bitcoinwell.com
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release .
Forward-looking information
Certain statements contained in this news release may constitute forward-looking information, which is often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as "anticipate", "plan", "estimate", "expect", "may", "will", "intend", "should", or the negative thereof and similar expressions. All statements herein other than statements of historical fact constitute forward-looking information including, but not limited to, statements in respect of Bitcoin Well's business plans, strategy and outlook. Forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking information including, but not limited to, the risk factors described in Bitcoin Well's annual information form and management's discussion and analysis for the year ended December 31, 2024. Forward-looking information should not be unduly relied upon. Any forward-looking information contained in this news release represents Bitcoin Well's expectations as of the date hereof and is subject to change. Bitcoin Well disclaims any intention or obligation to revise any forward-looking information, except as required by applicable securities legislation.
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Edmonton, Alberta May 8, 2025 TheNewswire - Bitcoin Well Inc. (" Bitcoin Well " or the " Company ") ( TSXV: BTCW; OTCQB: BCNWF ), the non-custodial bitcoin business on a mission to enable independence announces the Bitcoin Well points store, an expansion to the existing rewards program.
Currently, Bitcoin Well customers are able to redeem their Bitcoin Well points and "toss a coin" into the Bitcoin (Wishing) Well. This retro-themed game allows our customers to win up to 1,000,000 sats (0.001 bitcoin) with every "coin toss". Last month, Bitcoin Well customers played the rewards game nearly 2,000 times and won over 3,000,000 sats.
Now, over and above choosing to spend Bitcoin Well points to win free bitcoin, Bitcoin Well customers can spend their points for exclusive bitcoin merchandise. As of today, the catalog includes:
Stamp Seed Titanium plate for securing bitcoin private keys
Exclusive Leathermint Wallet - Bitcoin Well exclusive 3-card wallet + money clip
Simply Bitcoin Hoodie
Tesla Cybertruck
Bitcoin Well has a list of collaborations and exclusive merchandise that will empower our target customer's bitcoin journey. These collaborations will range from wearable merchandise, hardware wallets, educational games and more. The Company expects to release more products every few weeks for the remainder of the year.
For more information about the Bitcoin Well points store, please visit the Rewards page in your Bitcoin Well account.
About Bitcoin Well
Bitcoin Well is on a mission to enable independence. We do this by making bitcoin useful to everyday people to give them the convenience of modern banking and the benefits of bitcoin. We like to think of it as future-proofing money. Our existing Bitcoin ATM and Online Bitcoin Portal business units drive cash flow to help fund this mission.
Join our investor community and follow us on Nostr , , and to keep up to date with our business.
Bitcoin Well contact information
To book a virtual meeting with our Founder & CEO Adam O'Brien please use the following link: https://bitcoinwell.com/meet-adam
For additional investor & media information, please contact Adam O'Brien:
Tel: 1 888 711 3866, ir@bitcoinwell.com
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release .
Forward-looking information
Certain statements contained in this news release may constitute forward-looking information, which is often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as "anticipate", "plan", "estimate", "expect", "may", "will", "intend", "should", or the negative thereof and similar expressions. All statements herein other than statements of historical fact constitute forward-looking information including, but not limited to, statements in respect of Bitcoin Well's business plans, strategy and outlook. Forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking information including, but not limited to, the risk factors described in Bitcoin Well's annual information form and management's discussion and analysis for the year ended December 31, 2024. Forward-looking information should not be unduly relied upon. Any forward-looking information contained in this news release represents Bitcoin Well's expectations as of the date hereof and is subject to change. Bitcoin Well disclaims any intention or obligation to revise any forward-looking information, except as required by applicable securities legislation.
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Edmonton, Alberta May 6, 2025 TheNewswire - Bitcoin Well Inc. (" Bitcoin Well " or the " Company ") ( TSXV: BTCW; OTCQB: BCNWF ), the non-custodial bitcoin business on a mission to enable independence, today announced financial and operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025.
Key highlights
Revenue of $31.8 million for the 3-months ended March 31, 2025 (Q1 2024: $16.2 million, +97%).
Online Bitcoin Portal revenue of 15.2 million in Q1 2025 (+111%).
Bitcoin Well Infinite revenue of 11.7 million in Q1 2025 (+374%).
Unique registrations grew by more than 7,000 in Q1 2025 to a total of over 39,000 as of March 31, 2025 (representing growth of 22% from December 31, 2024 and 160% from March 31, 2024).
As of May 1, 2025 the Company had over 41,000 unique registrations
Adjusted EBITDA of negative $0.35 million for the 3-months ended March 31, 2025 (Q1 2024: negative $0.43 million).
Improvement in Adjusted EBITDA due to higher gross profit, partially offset by significant investments in marketing and advertising initiatives to promote growth of the Online Bitcoin Portal and Bitcoin Well Infinite.
Net income of $3.3 million for the 3-months ended March 31, 2025 (Q1 2024: loss of $8.1 million).
Financial overview
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Revenue | 31,802,012 | 16,181,120 | ||||||
Gross Profit | 1,084,450 | 802,811 | ||||||
Adjusted EBITDA (1) | (354,693) | (430,080) | ||||||
Net income (loss) | 3,293,498 | (8,124,693) | ||||||
Total comprehensive loss | (1,436,438) | (1,541,738) | ||||||
(1) See Non-IFRS Measures.
Total revenue in the first quarter of 2025 showed a significant 97% increase, reaching $31.8 million compared to $16.2 million in the same period of 2024. This growth was driven by a substantial increase in transaction volumes on both the Online Bitcoin Portal and Bitcoin Well Infinite.
Specifically, the Online segment experienced 111% revenue growth, reaching $15.2 million in Q1 2025, compared to $7.2 million in Q1 2024. Bitcoin Well Infinite also demonstrated strong growth, with a 374% increase in revenue, reaching $11.7 million, compared to $2.5 million in the previous year. This overall growth was partially offset by a decline in ATM sales, which decreased to $4.9 million in Q1 2025 from $6.5 million last year.
Bitcoin Well Founder and CEO Adam O'Brien announced the division of online sales into two separate business units starting in 2025: the Online Bitcoin Portal and the newly established Bitcoin Well Infinite business unit. Bitcoin Well Infinite facilitates large bitcoin transactions ($50,000 and above) for high-net-worth individuals and businesses in Canada, the USA, and internationally.
"We expect the strong revenue growth from both business units to continue throughout 2025," stated Adam O'Brien. "The Bitcoin Well Infinite high touch segment will offer a secure and personalized private banking-style solution with a self custody first approach for clients seeking long-term wealth preservation. With our strategic partnerships we are able to service regions broader than just Canada and the United States and have already facilitated transactions world-wide."
Gross profit for Q1 2025 saw a 35% increase to $1.1 million, compared to $0.8 million in Q1 of the previous year, attributed to higher revenue with the gross margin decreasing to 3.4% from 5.0% last year. This decrease was due to a shift in sales mix, with lower margin online and Bitcoin Well Infinite transactions now making up a larger share than high margin Bitcoin ATM sales.
Despite having a lower gross profit margin than Bitcoin ATMs, both the Bitcoin Portal and Bitcoin Well Infinite are more scalable and have lower expansion costs, making them the preferred business units for growth. Q1 2025 saw a gross margin of 1.5% in the Online Bitcoin Portal segment (compared to 0.7% in Q1 2024) and 1.8% in the Bitcoin Well Infinite segment (compared to 1.7% in Q1 2024).
Net income improved from a loss of $9.8 million in Q4 2024 to a positive $3.3 million in Q1 2025, primarily due to favourable fair value changes related to cryptocurrency loans and realized gains on the disposal of digital assets. Loss before other items saw a slight improvement, decreasing to $1.2 million from $1.3 million in Q1 2024.
Additional information
This news release should be read in concert with the full disclosure documents. The Bitcoin W ell unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements and Management Discussion & Analysis for the three months ended March 31, 2025 will be available on the Bitcoin Well website ( www.bitcoinwell.com ), via SEDAR+ ( www.sedarplus.ca ) or can be requested from the Company.
Non-IFRS measures
The Company uses certain terms in this news release, such as ‘Adjusted EBITDA', which does not have a standardized or prescribed meaning under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and accordingly, these measurements may not be comparable with the calculation of similar measurements used by other companies.
Please refer to the "Non-IFRS Financial Measures" section in the Company's MD&A for applicable definitions, calculations, and rationale for use. Non-IFRS measures are provided as supplementary information by which readers may wish to consider the Company's performance, but should not be relied upon for comparative or investment purposes.
See the table below for a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net income (loss):
For the three month ended March 31 | 2025 | 2024 | |||||
Net income (loss) | $ | 3,293,498 | $ | (8,124,693) | |||
Financing fees | 705,152 | 644,147 | |||||
Depreciation | 106,636 | 262,453 | |||||
Fair value change - crypto loans (1) | (2,253,103) | 7,876,112 | |||||
Share based compensation | 104,318 | 67,583 | |||||
Foreign exchange (gain) loss | (16,894) | 121,512 | |||||
Gain on debt settlement | - | (20,000) | |||||
Fair value change - crypto inventory | 156,586 | (404,615) | |||||
Fair value change - convertible debt | 27,557 | - | |||||
Realized gain on digital assets | (2,478,443) | (852,579) | |||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | (354,693) | $ | (430,080) |
(1) Non-cash, fair value change on the revaluation of cryptocurrency loans is largely offset by revaluation changes in inventory and gains (losses) on digital assets, which are recorded in both income (if realized) and other comprehensive Income (if unrealized).
About Bitcoin Well
Bitcoin Well is on a mission to enable independence. We do this by making bitcoin useful to everyday people to give them the convenience of modern banking and the benefits of bitcoin. We like to think of it as future-proofing money. Our existing Bitcoin ATM and Online Bitcoin Portal business units drive cash flow to help fund this mission.
Join our investor community and follow us on Nostr , , and to keep up to date with our business.
Bitcoin Well contact information
To book a virtual meeting with our Founder & CEO Adam O'Brien please use the following link: https://bitcoinwell.com/meet-adam
For additional investor & media information, please contact:
Adam O'Brien
Tel: 1 888 711 3866
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release .
Forward-looking information
Certain statements contained in this news release may constitute forward-looking information. Forward-looking information is often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as "anticipate", "plan", "estimate", "expect", "may", "will", "intend", "should", or the negative thereof and similar expressions. All statements herein other than statements of historical fact constitute forward-looking information including, but not limited to statements in respect of: revenue growth from the Online Bitcoin Portal and Bitcoin Well Infinite in 2025; and Bitcoin Well's business plans, strategy and outlook.
Forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking information, including, but not limited to the following: economic and financial conditions, volatility in the capital or credit markets; the level of demand and financial performance of the cryptocurrency and digital asset industry, the occurrence of force majeure events; the extent to which the Company is successful in gaining new long-term users or retaining existing users; developments and changes in laws and regulations, disruptions to the Company's technology network; inability to obtain financing; competitive factors; and such other factors as discussed in the "Risks and Uncertainties" section of the Company's MD&A.
Bitcoin Well actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in this forward-looking information as a result of the foregoing risk factors and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of Bitcoin Well. Bitcoin Well believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking information are reasonable, but no assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct and such forward-looking information should not be unduly relied upon. Any forward-looking information contained in this news release represents Bitcoin Well expectations as of the date hereof, and is subject to change after such date. Bitcoin Well disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities legislation.
For more information, see the Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements found in the Bitcoin Well MD&A.
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Edmonton, Alberta TheNewswire - April 10, 2025 Bitcoin Well Inc. (" Bitcoin Well " or the " Company ") ( TSXV: BTCW; OTCQB: BCNWF ), the non-custodial bitcoin business on a mission to enable independence announces the addition of the Lightning Network for selling bitcoin on the Bitcoin Portal in the USA and a shares for debt settlement.
Lightning Network Addition
Customers can now go directly from bitcoin in their personal Lightning wallets directly to dollars in their bank using the Lightning Network. This will enable smaller transactions with fewer fees for customers of the Bitcoin Portal at bitcoinwell.com, increasing their independence.
Now, when a customer wants to sell bitcoin, they will enter the amount of dollars they want to receive, select their connected bank account, and choose between the Bitcoin and Lightning Network.
Previously, when the customer would sell bitcoin over the Bitcoin Network they had to pay mining fees and wait 4 confirmations before the transfer to their bank was initiated. Now it will happen instantly, with no fees thanks to the addition of the Lightning Network into the Bitcoin Portal at bitcoinwell.com.
Further, due to the non-custodial nature of the Bitcoin Portal, Bitcoin Well customers can hold bitcoin in their wallets longer and benefit from a smoother customer experience. With other platforms the customer would need to fund their bitcoin account balance (which puts their funds at risk), sell the bitcoin and then request the withdrawal to their bank.
From their Bitcoin Well account this happens in one single action. Directly from bitcoin in their personal wallets, to cash in their bank.
Shares for Debt Settlement
The Company is indebted to certain creditors in the total amount of $139,817 as of March 31, 2025 (the "Outstanding Debt"), pursuant to certain use of bitcoin agreements and a convertible debenture agreement (collectively, the "Agreements"). The Outstanding Debt is interest accrued under the Agreements. Bitcoin Well has elected to settle $104,155 of the Outstanding Debt by issuing 801,190 common shares in the capital of the Company (the "Shares") at a deemed price of $0.13 per Share and will settle $35,662 of the Outstanding Debt by issuing 342,903 Shares at a deemed price of $0.104 per Share (the "Debt Settlement"). The Debt Settlement remains subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval. All Shares issued in satisfaction of the Outstanding Debt will be subject to a statutory hold period of four months plus one day.
It is anticipated that a director of the Company will participate in the Debt Settlement through a wholly owned subsidiary. Such participation will be considered to be a "related party transaction" within the meaning of Multilateral Instrument 61-101 Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions ("MI 61-101"). The Company intends to rely on the exemptions from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements of MI 61-101 contained in sections 5.5(a) and 5.7(1)(a) of MI 61-101 in respect of the related party participation in the Debt Settlement as neither the fair market value (as determined under MI 61- 101) of the subject matter of, nor the fair market value of the consideration for, the transaction, insofar as it will involve interested parties, is expected to exceed 25% of the Company's market capitalization (as determined under MI 61-101).
About Bitcoin Well
Bitcoin Well is on a mission to enable independence. We do this by making bitcoin useful to everyday people to give them the convenience of modern banking and the benefits of bitcoin. We like to think of it as future-proofing money. Our existing Bitcoin ATM and Online Bitcoin Portal business units drive cash flow to help fund this mission.
Join our investor community and follow us on Nostr , , and to keep up to date with our business.
Bitcoin Well contact information
To book a virtual meeting with our Founder & CEO Adam O'Brien please use the following link: https://bitcoinwell.com/meet-adam
For additional investor & media information, please contact:
Adam O'Brien
Tel: 1 888 711 3866
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release .
Forward-looking information
Certain statements contained in this news release may constitute forward-looking information, which is often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as "anticipate", "plan", "estimate", "expect", "may", "will", "intend", "should", or the negative thereof and similar expressions. All statements herein other than statements of historical fact constitute forward-looking information including, but not limited to, statements in respect of Bitcoin Well's business plans, strategy and outlook. Forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking information including, but not limited to, the risk factors described in Bitcoin Well's annual information form and management's discussion and analysis for the year ended December 31, 2024. Forward-looking information should not be unduly relied upon. Any forward-looking information contained in this news release represents Bitcoin Well's expectations as of the date hereof and is subject to change. Bitcoin Well disclaims any intention or obligation to revise any forward-looking information, except as required by applicable securities legislation.
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Bitcoin (BTC) was priced at US$105,057, as markets closed, down 1.1 percent in 24 hours. The day's range for the cryptocurrency brought a low of US$104,648 and a high of US$105,484.
Bitcoin price performance, June 4, 2025
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Despite the price dip, institutional interest remains strong. Heath care technology provider Semler Scientific (NASDAQ:SMLR) recently acquired 185 BTC for US$20 million, bringing its total holdings to 4,449 BTC (US$500 million), underscoring continued confidence in Bitcoin's long-term value.
Market analysts are closely monitoring key resistance levels, with some anticipating a potential breakout that could influence broader cryptocurrency market dynamics in the days ahead. Crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe suggested that a breakout above US$107,500 could pave the way for a new all-time high for Bitcoin and potentially push Ethereum's price to US$3,000, identifying that level as a key area of concentrated derivatives market liquidity.
Ethereum (ETH) finished the trading day at US$2,629.53, a 0.3 percent increase over the past 24 hours. The cryptocurrency reached an intraday low of US$2,609 and saw a daily high of US$2,667.
At the Bitcoin 2025 conference, Frax Finance founder Sam Kazemian disclosed his private conversation with Vice President JD Vance, who revealed the administration’s sweeping crypto roadmap.
According to Kazemian, Vance confirmed that stablecoin legislation is only the starting point, with a broader market structure bill and a Bitcoin Reserve Act also in the pipeline.
This reserve act would codify Bitcoin as a long-term federal asset, mirroring how some countries hold gold. Vance emphasized bipartisan support and framed crypto as central to economic innovation.
Kazemian also noted that Frax USD, his stablecoin project, may be designated legal tender under the upcoming legislation.
The bipartisan GENIUS Act, aimed at regulating stablecoins, could reach the Senate floor by the end of the week, according to journalist Eleanor Terrett.
Passed out of committee with a strong 66 to 32 vote in May, the bill still faces turbulence due to over 60 proposed amendments. Much of the friction stems from concerns over conflicts of interest tied to Trump’s crypto engagements, including his backing of the USD1 stablecoin.
Lawmakers are now scrambling to trim the amendment list to a “manageable” level that both parties can agree on.
If consensus is reached, the Senate could vote within days — but failure to compromise may delay the bill into next week. The bill’s progress is closely watched by the US$248 billion stablecoin industry.
Interest in crypto-linked investment products continues to grow, with NYSE Arcafiling a proposal to list a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) tied to Donald Trump’s media platform, Truth Social.
Submitted on behalf of Yorkville America Digital, the proposed ETF would enter an increasingly competitive field of spot Bitcoin ETFs. If approved, it would be custodied by Foris DAX, the same provider used by Crypto.com.
While the 19b-4 filing marks a key regulatory milestone, the ETF must still undergo US Securities and Exchange Commission review of its S-1 registration statement before it can move forward.
World Liberty Financial, a Trump-family-backed crypto firm, sent US$47 worth of its USD1 stablecoin to every wallet involved in its WLFI token sale, effectively issuing a small-scale “stimulus check.”
The drop is being viewed as a marketing maneuver tied to growing momentum around the token, which is pegged to the US dollar and integrated with Chainlink’s CCIP for multichain expansion.
Though the amount is modest, it helped spur conversation on social media and drew attention to USD1’s role in major deals, including a US$2 billion investment into Binance by MGX. World Liberty Financial currently boasts a US$200 million market cap for USD1 and is gearing up to release its own crypto wallet.
According to a report published on Tuesday (June 3) by the World Economic Forum (WEF), the convergence of blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) could see the DePIN market exceed US$3.5 trillion by 2028.
The report cites the emergence of decentralized physical AI as a catalyst for the industry’s growth, referring to it as a “fundamental shift” in AI agent interactions with physical infrastructure and external data.
Yet the report notes that companies face challenges when it comes to determining which developments to invest in and which are too immature to drive significant business value.
It mentions that allocating limited resources across different technology maturity levels requires a disciplined approach to technology assessment that goes beyond traditional ROI calculations, recommending a balanced portfolio approach that considers future value and business model innovation potential.
According to a local report, Hong Kong's securities regulator plans to launch digital asset derivatives trading for professional investors to broaden market offerings and strengthen Hong Kong's position in the global digital asset space.
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission emphasizes prioritizing robust risk management, mandating that trades occur "in an orderly, transparent and secure manner."
To further enhance preferential tax regimes for funds, single-family offices and carried interest virtual assets will be designated as qualifying transactions for tax concessions. This initiative aims to draw a greater number of significant international fintech firms to establish operations in Hong Kong, recognizing their potential contribution.
Following a hack resulting in the loss of approximately US$1.4 billion worth of ETH in February, Bybit unveiled a comprehensive security enhancement today, as reported to Cointelegraph.
This upgrade involves three key pillars. First, Bybit has fortified its security auditing processes, both internally and externally, by implementing 50 new security measures.
Second, the company has strengthened its cold wallet protocols. This includes instituting a revised operational safety procedure that mandates continuous supervision by security experts, integrating multiparty computation for enhanced protection, and consolidating hardware security modules.
Lastly, Bybit has achieved ISO/IEC 27001 certification for information security risk management. In addition, all internal and customer communications, as well as data storage, are now fully encrypted.
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Bitcoin (BTC) was priced at US$104,369 as markets wrapped, down 0.7 percent in 24 hours. The day's range for the cryptocurrency brought a low of US$103,984 and a high of US$104,589.
Bitcoin performance, June 2, 2025.
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After hitting nearly US$103,100 on May 31, Bitcoin held above US$104,500 to close its weekly candle.
The cryptocurrency traded around US$104,000 on Monday as uncertainty continued to plague centralized and decentralized markets in the final month of the second quarter.
Crypto analyst Daan Crypto Trades identified the mid-range level around US$99,600 and a resistance area near US$108,000 as key zones to watch for potential reversal signals during the first week of June. He emphasized that early June moves may be "fakeouts," with the real trend emerging afterward.
Ethereum (ETH) finished the trading day at US$2,533.47, a 0.4 percent increase over the past 24 hours. The cryptocurrency reached an intraday low of US$2,494.99 and saw a daily high of US$2,555.62.
Stablecoin issuer Circle is aiming for a US$7.2 billion valuation in its upsized initial public offering (IPO), signaling strong investor interest amid a friendlier US regulatory environment under President Donald Trump.
The company and its backers now hope to raise up to US$896 million by offering 32 million shares.
Circle’s USDC, the world’s second largest stablecoin, is expected to benefit from pending legislation that could drive more institutional adoption. The firm reported a 55 percent jump in reserve income for Q1, reaching nearly US$558 million, though this was offset by a 68 percent surge in distribution and transaction costs.
Circle’s primary distribution partner is Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN), with others contributing to global reach. The IPO is being led by JP Morgan Chase (NYSE:JPM), Citigroup (NYSE:C) and Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS).
Circle will trade under the ticker symbol "CRCL" on the NYSE later this week.
Taiwan’s BitoPro exchange may have suffered a major breach on May 8, according to blockchain investigator ZachXBT, with over US$11.5 million in crypto drained from its hot wallets.
The attackers allegedly compromised wallets across Ethereum, Solana, Tron and Polygon, then funneled the assets through mixers like Tornado Cash and Wasabi Wallet to cover their tracks.
BitoPro has yet to publicly acknowledge the breach, instead citing routine “system maintenance” as the reason for service disruptions last month. The exchange remains quiet on its official channels despite mounting evidence of a hack.
BitoPro, operated by BitoGroup, has served Taiwan’s crypto market since 2018, and continues to process over US$20 million in daily volume.
Ethereum co-founder Joe Lubin says a conversation with Bitcoin bull Michael Saylor prompted him to explore the creation of a treasury firm focused on Ether, according to Bloomberg.
Inspired by Saylor’s success turning Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) into a leveraged Bitcoin proxy, Lubin launched a new initiative through SharpLink Gaming (NASDAQ:SBET), raising US$425 million to buy Ether.
Lubin, who is now chair of SharpLink, expects to raise even more capital through share offerings and bonds — mirroring Saylor’s approach, but with a focus on Ethereum.
Following the announcement, SharpLink’s share price soared over 1,000 percent in just a few days. Lubin believes this will spark a wave of similar Ether-focused strategies and drive institutional demand.
While Bitcoin has enjoyed a clearer investment narrative as “digital gold,” Lubin argues Ether’s broader utility is underappreciated and ripe for a narrative shift.
Strategy acquired another 705 BTC for US$75.1 million between May 26 and May 30.
The latest purchases were made at an average price of US$106,495 per coin, and followed the sale of 3,750 Class A shares between May 22 and 29 by Strategy director Jarrod Patten, worth nearly US$1.4 million.
According to Strategy’s data, the latest purchase brought its year-to-date BTC yield to 16.9 percent. The company's quarter-to-date BTC yield is now 5.4 percent. Strategy is looking to reach a BTC yield target of 25 percent year-to-date by the end of 2025. The company previously targeted a 15 percent yield, but increased it on May 1.
Strategy now holds 581,000 BTC, or 2.9 percent of all Bitcoin that have been mined to date.
Japan’s Metaplanet (TSE:3350,OTCQX:MTPLF) has acquired another 1,088 BTC, pushing its total Bitcoin stash past 8,888 coins — now worth over US$930 million. The latest purchase cost the firm US$117.5 million, bringing its average BTC acquisition price to just over US$108,000 per coin. Since adopting its Bitcoin treasury policy in April 2024, Metaplanet has rapidly climbed the ranks of corporate BTC holders and is now the largest in Asia.
The company recently raised US$50 million through zero-interest bonds to finance its latest round of acquisitions without issuing new stock. Year-to-date, Metaplanet reports a 66 percent return on its BTC holdings, and it has added over 7,000 coins in 2025 alone. The firm is targeting a total of 10,000 BTC by year end.
Tether's gold-backed token, Tether Gold (XAU₮), has been enhanced with an omnichain version, XAU₮0.
It is now available on the Open Network (TON) blockchain. This move enables the trading of digital gold and deepens the collaboration between Tether and TON. XAU₮, Tether’s original gold token, is available as an ERC-20 token on Ethereum and a TRC-20 token on TRON. The new version leverages LayerZero's OFT standard to facilitate native movement across multiple blockchains without wrapping or redeploying new tokens on each chain.
According to Tether’s Q1 attestation report, it has over 7.7 metric tons of physical gold backing the XAUT stablecoin.
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the country’s central bank, has ordered local crypto service providers to stop offering digital token services to overseas markets by June 30.
The directive came in response to industry feedback on a proposed regulatory framework for Digital Token Service Providers (DTSPs) under the Financial Services and Markets Act (FSM Act), passed in April 2022.
The act requires DTSPs with overseas operations to comply with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing standards, even if they do not offer services within Singapore.
“DTSPs which are subject to a licensing requirement under section 137 of the FSM Act must suspend or cease carrying on a business of providing DT services outside Singapore by 30 June 2025,” MAS wrote.
MAS states that any Singapore-incorporated company, individual or partnership that provides DT services outside Singapore must either cease operations or obtain a license when the DTSP provisions come into force.
Companies found violating the laws will be subject to hefty fines of up to 250,000 Singaporean dollars (US$200,000) and imprisonment of up to three years. Firms licensed or exempted under the Securities and Futures Act, Financial Advisors Act or Payment Services Act may continue to operate without conflicting with the new rules.
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Bitcoin (BTC) was priced at US$109,657 as markets opened, down 0.5 percent in 24 hours. The day's range for the cryptocurrency brought a low of US$108,568 and a high of US$110,407.
Bitcoin performance, May 28, 2025.
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Ethereum (ETH) finished the trading day at US$2,634.94, a 1.1 percent increase over the past 24 hours. The cryptocurrency reached an intraday low of US$2,625.56 and saw a daily high of US$2,700.22.
America’s biggest banks are cautiously exploring ways to enter the crypto market, buoyed by recent regulatory signals that suggest a friendlier environment under President Trump’s administration.
JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Morgan Stanley are among the institutions reportedly holding internal discussions about launching pilot programs and limited crypto services, though they remain wary of regulatory whiplash.
Jamie Dimon of JPMorgan has maintained his skepticism, flatly ruling out custody services for now, citing concerns over systemic risks, criminal activity, and excessive leverage in crypto markets.
"When I look at the bitcoin universe, the leverage in the system, the misuse in the system, the money laundering issues, trafficking, I'm not a fan of it," Dimon said last week.
Still, banks are warming to the idea of partnerships with crypto-native firms and could pivot quickly if one of their peers moves first without facing backlash. Regulatory bodies like the SEC and OCC have begun pulling back earlier restrictions, which is prompting more institutions to test the waters, particularly in stablecoins and crypto trading.
Executives emphasize they’re looking for clear, coordinated guidelines—especially on anti-money laundering and compliance—before expanding significantly.
GameStop (NYSE:GME) has made a bold pivot by purchasing US$513 million worth of bitcoin, signaling a strategic shift to align with digital asset trends as its core video game retail business continues to falter.
The company revealed the acquisition of 4,710 BTC in a regulatory filing but did not specify when the purchases occurred.
The move mirrors the playbook of Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR), whose own bitcoin-focused strategy has drawn institutional investors and boosted share performance.
For GameStop, which became a meme-stock phenomenon in 2021, the bitcoin buy could rekindle investor enthusiasm while positioning the firm as a pseudo–crypto stock proxy. Shares jumped over 4 percent in pre-market trading after the announcement, as bitcoin traded just above US$108,900.
While this marks GameStop’s first major foray into crypto, it could signal more aggressive digital asset integration ahead, possibly involving Web3 ventures or blockchain-based loyalty programs.
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has initiated its official review of a proposed XRP spot ETF submitted by WisdomTree, marking a pivotal moment for the controversial crypto asset.
Filed through the Cboe BZX Exchange, the WisdomTree XRP Fund aims to provide exposure to XRP’s spot price without the need for digital wallets or private keys.
If approved, it would become one of the first ETFs to track XRP directly—an asset long embroiled in legal challenges with the SEC. The regulator has opened the proposal for public comment and will evaluate whether the fund adequately protects investors from fraud and manipulation.
The review falls under Section 19(b)(2)(B) of the Exchange Act, kicking off a formal decision-making timeline that could stretch over several months.
XRP proponents argue that an ETF could legitimize the asset in institutional portfolios, while critics question its regulatory stability. The SEC’s final decision could set precedent for other altcoin-based ETFs waiting in the wings.
Binance has reached 275 million registered users, a milestone that cements its status as the dominant global crypto exchange and reflects rising mainstream adoption of digital assets.
CEO Richard Teng's May 28 announcement of the achievement sparked a 4.2 percent jump in Binance Coin (BNB), which rose to US$646.55 within an hour.
Trading volume for BNB/USDT surged 18 percent, and BNB/BTC rose 12 percent, indicating strong trader momentum around the platform’s native token.
The announcement also correlated with broader gains in crypto-related equities like Coinbase, and a 0.8 percent uptick in the Nasdaq, suggesting increasing alignment between digital asset markets and traditional finance.
On-chain data from Glassnode shows a concurrent 7 percent rise in new Bitcoin wallet activity, potentially driven by Binance’s growing user base.
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