Cypher Metaverse Inc. (CSE:CODE) ("CODE" or the "Company") announces today that it has entered into settlement agreements that will see $149,215 of debt settled by the issuance of 1,755,470 shares at a deemed price of $0.085, and the Company's balance sheet much improved
No finders fees will be paid. The securities issued will be subject to a four-month and one-day hold period from closing.
Certain insiders participated in respect to accrued and unpaid fees and expenses. The Company is relying on exemptions contained in NI 61-101 from minority approval and valuation requirements for related party transactions.
About Cypher Metaverse Inc.
Cypher Metaverse Inc. seeks early-stage investments in emerging technology sectors, including the blockchain ecosystem, fintech and the metaverse. The Company identifies such opportunities and applies its relationships and capital to advance its interests.
The Company's head office is located at 1780-355 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC, V6C 2C8. The common shares of CODE ("CODE Common Shares") are currently listed on the CSE and CODE is a reporting issuer in the provinces of British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario.
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Statements in this press release regarding the Company which are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking information can be generally identified by terms such as "may", "expect", "estimate", "anticipate", "intend", "believe", and "continue" or the negative thereof or similar variations. Since forward-looking statements address future events and conditions, by their very nature, they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. The Company provides forward-looking statements for the purpose of conveying information about current expectations and plans relating to the future, and readers are cautioned that such forward-looking statements may not be appropriate for other purposes. By its nature, this forward-looking information is subject to inherent risks and uncertainties that may be general or specific and which give rise to the possibility that expectations, forecasts, predictions, projections or conclusions may not prove to be accurate, that assumptions may not be correct, and that objectives, strategic goals and priorities may not be achieved. These risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to those identified and reported under the Company's disclosure documents available on its SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.com.
Contact Information
For further information please contact:
Brian Keane, Director
Cypher Metaverse Inc.
Phone: Toll-Free (877) 806-CODE (2633) or 1 (778) 806-5150
E-mail: info@cypher-meta.com
www.cypher-meta.com
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Cypher Metaverse Inc. (CSE:CODE) ("CODE" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it is continuing in assisting the financing for the acquisition of Agapi Luxury Brands Inc. ("Agapi"). The secured bridge loan entered between CODE and Agapi on May 10, 2023, has been increased from $600,000 to $950,000 of which $886,692 has been advanced to date to advance Agapi's business plan and growth initiatives
Agapi continues to expand its sales of its luxury cigars. After receiving Cypher shareholder approval for the acquisition of Agapi, Cypher and Agapi are completing their current financials statements and listing statement, after which it is anticipated that the exchange will provide their final consent to closing.
About Cypher Metaverse Inc.
CODE seeks early-stage investments in emerging technology sectors, including the blockchain ecosystem, fintech and the metaverse. The Company identifies such opportunities and applies its relationships and capital to advance its interests.
The Company's head office is located at 1780-355 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC, V6C 2C8, and its Common Shares are currently listed on the CSE. CODE is a reporting issuer in the Provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario.
Contact Information
For further information, please contact:
Cypher Metaverse Inc.
Brian Keane - Director
Phone: Toll-Free (877) 806-CODE (2633) or 1 (778) 806-5150
Neither the CSE nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the CSE) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws relating to the exploration and development of Agapi's products, the proposal to complete the Transaction and associated transactions, including statements regarding the terms and conditions of the Transaction the Exchange Ratio, the name change of the Company, the Private Placement, the use of proceeds of the Private Placement, the Bridge Loan and the proposed directors and officers of the Resulting Issuer. The information about Agapi contained in the press release has not been independently verified by CODE. Although CODE believes in light of the experience of its officers and directors, current conditions and expected future developments and other factors that have been considered appropriate that the expectations reflected in this forward-looking information are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on them because CODE can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Readers are cautioned to not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by these statements depending on, among other things, the risks that the parties will not proceed with the Transaction, the name change of the Company, the Private Placement, the appointment of the proposed directors and officers of the Resulting Issuer and associated transactions, that the ultimate terms of the Transaction, the Private Placement, the appointment of the proposed directors and officers of the Resulting Issuer and associated transactions will differ from those that currently are contemplated, and that the Transaction, the name change of the Company, the Private Placement, the appointment of the proposed directors and officers of the Resulting Issuer and associated transactions will not be successfully completed for any reason (including the failure to obtain the required approvals or clearances from regulatory authorities). The terms and conditions of the Transaction may change based on CODE's due diligence and the receipt of tax, corporate and securities law advice for both CODE and Agapi. The statements in this press release are made as of the date of this press release. CODE undertakes no obligation to comment on analyses, expectations or statements made by third-parties in respect of CODE, Agapi, their securities, or their respective financial or operating results (as applicable) except as required by securities laws.
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Cypher Metaverse Inc. (CSE:CODE) ("CODE" or the "Company") is please to announce that it has closed its previously announced non-brokered private placement of 2,325,000 units ("Units") at a price of $0.12 per Unit for aggregate gross proceeds of $279,000 (the "Financing
Under the Financing, each Unit consists of one common share in the capital of the Company ("Common Share") and one-half of one Common Share purchase warrant (each whole warrant, a "Warrant"). Each whole Warrant entitles the holder thereof to subscribe for one additional Common Share at a price of $0.15 for a period of two years from the date of closing, subject to the Company's option to accelerate the expiry date if the stock trades at $0.20 for ten trading days.
In connection with the Financing, the Company paid finder's fees to qualified finders in the amount of $18,755 and issued 156,300 broker warrants (the "Broker Warrants"). The Broker Warrants are subject to the same terms as the Warrants.
In accordance with the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange (the "CSE") and applicable securities legislation, the Common Shares and Warrants comprising the Units will be subject to a four-month and one-day hold period.
The Company intends to use the net proceeds of the Financing for the acquisition of Agapi Luxury Brands Inc. ("Agapi"). Pursuant to the Company's agreement to loan Agapi funds as it works through the CSE's RTO process, the Company has now loaned Agapi a total of $886,692 to advance its business plan.
About Cypher Metaverse Inc.
CODE seeks early-stage investments in emerging technology sectors, including the blockchain ecosystem, fintech and the metaverse. The Company identifies such opportunities and applies its relationships and capital to advance its interests.
The Company's head office is located at 1780-355 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC, V6C 2C8, and its Common Shares are currently listed on the CSE. CODE is a reporting issuer in the Provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario.
Contact Information
For further information, please contact:
Cypher Metaverse Inc.
Brian Keane - Director
Phone: Toll-Free (877) 806-CODE (2633) or 1 (778) 806-5150
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Cypher Metaverse Inc. (CSE:CODE) ("CODE" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it is undertaking a non-brokered private placement of up to $400,000. The Company will issue up to 3,333,333 units at a price of $0.12 per unit. Each unit consists of one common share and one half of a common share warrant. Each whole warrant entitles the holder to subscribe for one additional common share for $0.15 for a period of 2 years from the date of closing, subject to the Corporation's option to accelerate the expiry date if the stock trades at $0.20 for 10 trading days
The Company intends to use the net proceeds of the Offering for general working capital and acquisition of Agapi Luxury Brands Inc.
The Company may pay qualified finders fees of up to 8% in cash and 8% in brokers warrants.
About Cypher Metaverse Inc.
Cypher Metaverse Inc. seeks early-stage investments in emerging technology sectors, including the blockchain ecosystem, fintech and the metaverse. The Company identifies such opportunities and applies its relationships and capital to advance its interests.
The Company's head office is located at 1780-355 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC, V6C 2C8. The common shares of CODE ("CODE Common Shares") are currently listed on the CSE and CODE is a reporting issuer in the provinces of British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario.
For further information please contact:
Cypher Metaverse Inc.
Brian Keane - Director
Phone: Toll-Free (877) 806-CODE (2633) or 1 (778) 806-5150
Neither the CSE nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the CSE) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release.
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Cypher Metaverse Inc. (CSE: CODE) ("CODE" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has entered into a binding definitive agreement ("Definitive Agreement") dated August 29, 2023, in respect to a business combination (the "Transaction") with Agapi Luxury Brands Inc. ("Agapi"). It is expected that upon completion of the Transaction, the combined entity (the "Resulting Issuer") will meet the listing requirements for an industrial issuer under the policies of the CSE Venture Exchange (the "CSE"). The CSE has conditionally accepted the Transaction, and the Company will hold a shareholder meeting on December 1, 2023 to give its shareholders the opportunity to consider the Transaction and approve the same
Terms of the Transaction
The Transaction is expected to be completed by way of a share exchange, which will result in Agapi becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of CODE.
Upon the satisfaction or waiver of the conditions set out in the Definitive Agreement, the following, among other things, will be completed in connection with the Transaction:
The Transaction is a non-arm's length transaction or a related party transaction pursuant to the policies of the CSE and NI 61-103 as the CEO of CODE is a significant shareholder of Agapi. As a result, CODE is being represented in these negotiations by a special committee made of up of independent directors. In addition the Company has commissioned an independent valuation of Agapi and will seek the approval of disinterested shareholders.
Private Placement Financing
In connection with and as a condition to the Transaction, Agapi intends to complete an equity financing of Agapi Common Shares for minimum gross proceeds of $750,000 (the "Private Placement"). It is expected that the issue price per Agapi Common Share will be $0.12. The Agapi Common Shares are expected to be sold to "accredited investors" and other parties pursuant to exemptions from prospectus requirements under Canadian securities laws.
The Private Placement is intended to be completed prior to or concurrently with closing of the Transaction. The net proceeds of the Private Placement will be used for working capital and general corporate purposes.
Conditions of the Transaction
Completion of the Transaction is subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including: (i) receipt of all required approvals and consents relating to the Transaction, including without limitation any approvals of the shareholders of CODE and Agapi as required by the CSE and under applicable corporate or securities laws; (ii) completion of the Private Placement; and (iii) the CSE's final approval for listing the shares of the Resulting Issuer.
Trading Halt
Trading in CODE Common Shares on the CSE will remain halted in compliance with the policies of the CSE. It is not expected that trading in the CODE Common Shares will resume prior to the Closing.
Filing Statement
In connection with the Transaction and in compliance with the policies of the CSE, CODE will file on SEDAR by September 29, 2023 the information circular which will contain details regarding the Transaction, CODE, Agapi and the Resulting Issuer, including proposed management of the Resulting Issuer. .
About Cypher Metaverse Inc.
Cypher Metaverse Inc. seeks early-stage investments in emerging technology sectors, including the blockchain ecosystem, fintech and the metaverse. The Company identifies such opportunities and applies its relationships and capital to advance its interests.
The Company's head office is located at 1780-355 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC, V6C 2C8. The common shares of CODE ("CODE Common Shares") are currently listed on the CSE and CODE is a reporting issuer in the provinces of British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario.
CODE currently has 15,571,906 CODE Common Shares issued and outstanding and securities exercisable or exchangeable into 3,288,070 CODE Common Shares.
About Agapi Luxury Brands Inc.
Agapi's premium luxury branded cigars sold under the brand "Freud Cigar Co.", are exclusively handcrafted using the finest tobacco leaves that are carefully selected and aged to perfection, and artistically blended to produce an unforgettable smoking experience for the luxury consumer. The company has partnered with renowned industry veterans Eladio Diaz and Wiber Ventura with the aim to disrupt the luxury cigar segment. The company has successfully commercialized products in the US and international markets selling over 40,000 and 10,000 cigars in each respective market.
Agapi is a private company and was incorporated under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) on June 11, 2021. Agapi's head office is located at 1780-355 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC, V6C 2C8.
Agapi currently has approximately 65,571,906 common shares ("Agapi Common Shares") issued and outstanding and securities exercisable or exchangeable into approximately 84,542,058 Agapi Common Shares .
For further information please contact:
Cypher Metaverse Inc. Corporate Communications
Brian Keane - Director
Phone: Toll-Free (877) 806-CODE (2633) or 1 (778) 806-5150
Agapi Luxury Brands Inc.
David Stadnyk, CEO
All information in this press release relating to Agapi has been provided by Agapi and is the sole responsibility of Agapi.
Cautionary Note
Completion of the Transaction is subject to a number of conditions, including but not limited to, CSE acceptance and if applicable pursuant to CSE requirements, majority of the minority shareholder approval. Where applicable, the Transaction cannot close until the required shareholder approval is obtained. There can be no assurance that the Transaction will be completed as proposed or at all.
Investors are cautioned that, except as disclosed in the management information circular or filing statement to be prepared in connection with the transaction, any information released or received with respect to the Transaction may not be accurate or complete and should not be relied upon.
The CSE has in no way passed upon the merits of the Transaction and has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this press release.
Neither the CSE nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the CSE) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws relating to the exploration and development of Agapi's products, the proposal to complete the Transaction and associated transactions, including statements regarding the terms and conditions of the Transaction the Exchange Ratio, the name change of the Company, the Private Placement, the use of proceeds of the Private Placement and the proposed directors and officers of the Resulting Issuer. The information about Agapi contained in the press release has not been independently verified by CODE. Although CODE believes in light of the experience of its officers and directors, current conditions and expected future developments and other factors that have been considered appropriate that the expectations reflected in this forward-looking information are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on them because CODE can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Readers are cautioned to not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by these statements depending on, among other things, the risks that the parties will not proceed with the Transaction, the name change of the Company, the Private Placement, the appointment of the proposed directors and officers of the Resulting Issuer and associated transactions, that the ultimate terms of the Transaction, the Private Placement, the appointment of the proposed directors and officers of the Resulting Issuer and associated transactions will differ from those that currently are contemplated, and that the Transaction, the name change of the Company, the Private Placement, the appointment of the proposed directors and officers of the Resulting Issuer and associated transactions will not be successfully completed for any reason (including the failure to obtain the required approvals or clearances from regulatory authorities). The terms and conditions of the Transaction may change based on receipt of tax, corporate and securities law advice for both CODE and Agapi. The statements in this press release are made as of the date of this press release. CODE undertakes no obligation to comment on analyses, expectations or statements made by third-parties in respect of CODE, Agapi, their securities, or their respective financial or operating results (as applicable) except as required by securities laws.
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Bitcoin (BTC) was priced at US$109,039 as markets closed, up 1.2 percent in 24 hours. The day's range for the cryptocurrency brought a low of US$109,003 and a high of US$110,162.
Bitcoin performance, May 26, 2025.
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Ethereum (ETH) finished the trading day at US$2,540.88, a 0.7 percent increase over the past 24 hours. The cryptocurrency reached an intraday low of US$2,534.30 and saw a daily high of US$2,567.88.
Prominent voices are calling for US$1 million Bitcoin by the end of the decade, a Cointelegraph post shows.
ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood sees Bitcoin hitting US$1.5 million by 2030 in a high-conviction "bull case" scenario, driven upward by institutional adoption and the coin's unique monetary properties.
Robert Kiyosaki has echoed the million-dollar prediction, linking it to surging US debt and potential economic collapse, which he says will push investors to safe-haven assets like Bitcoin, gold and silver.
“I strongly believe, by 2035, that one Bitcoin will be over US$1 million, Gold will be US$30,000, and silver US$3,000 a coin,” the financial author posted on X, formerly Twitter, in mid-April.
“We have been quite bullish over the last five or six weeks. We have been bearish coming out of the Trump inauguration in February, but we turned quite bullish,” 10x Research CEO Markus Thielen told Cointelegraph on May 22.
If momentum continues, 2025 could mark Bitcoin’s most aggressive bull run to date. Still, volatility remains a key wildcard, especially as political and macroeconomic dynamics evolve.
Pseudonymous trader "James Wynn," better known as “moonpig” on the decentralized exchange Hyperliquid, has become one of the most talked-about crypto traders after flipping from a billion-dollar Bitcoin bet to a US$1 million leveraged bet on memecoin PEPE. Days ago, Wynn closed a US$1.2 billion Bitcoin long position with a US$17.5 million loss, then doubled down on a US$1 billion short position using 40x leverage, netting US$3 million as Bitcoin dipped.
After posting about US$25 million in total profit from his trading spree, Wynn announced he’s walking away from perpetual trading. This type of trading involves derivatives contracts without an expiry date.
His latest PEPE trade, however, has already gained US$500,000 as the token jumped 6 percent in just a few hours.
The on-chain transparency of Wynn’s trades has captivated X users, turning him into a meme icon.
Michael Saylor's Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) has acquired an additional 4,020 BTC.
They were purchased between May 19 and 23 for US$427.1 million, as per a Monday announcement. These latest purchases were made at an average price of US$106,237 per BTC.
This marks Strategy's fourth Bitcoin acquisition in May, bringing its total holdings to 580,250 BTC, acquired for approximately US$40.6 billion at an average price of US$69,979 per coin.
This Bitcoin acquisition occurred after Strategy director Jarrod Patten sold 2,650 Strategy shares worth nearly US$1.1 million between May 16 and 21, according to a report filed by Strategy on May 22.
Meanwhile, Strategy's shares were down by over 10 percent last week, falling after a class-action lawsuit filed on May 16 alleged the misrepresentation of Bitcoin investments. The plaintiffs are seeking to recover losses for shareholders purportedly affected by securities fraud between April 2024 and April 2025.
Trump Media and Technology Group (NASDAQ:DJT) is planning to raise US$3 billion to buy Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, according to a Monday report from the Financial Times.
According to the report, which cites six anonymous insiders, Trump Media is aiming to raise US$2 billion in fresh equity and another US$1 billion through a convertible bond.
ClearStreet and BTIG are among the brokers that could serve as underwriters on the deal.
The official announcement could come during Bitcoin 2025, taking place in Las Vegas this week. US Vice President JD Vance, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump are expected to make appearances, along with David Sacks. The Bitcoin 2024 conference, which was held in Nashville, was where Trump made a highly publicized announcement about making the US the crypto leader of the world, a major turning point for his engagement with the crypto community.
Neither the Trump administration nor representatives for Trump Media have confirmed the story.
Elon Musk has begun beta testing of X Money, a payment and banking app he is building into his social media platform X. The news was confirmed via social media post on Sunday (May 25) from an account called Tesla Owners Silicon Valley, which is not owned or operated by Musk or by Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA); however, Musk confirmed the test, writing that access will be “very limited” due to the “extreme care” that must be taken with users’ savings.
The features and functionalities of X Money during this initial beta testing phase remain undisclosed, but integration of a payment and banking app into X represents a significant step toward Musk's vision of an “everything app."
Pakistan’s finance ministry announced that it will allocate 2,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity to power Bitcoin-mining and artificial intelligence data centers. The initiative is being spearheaded by the government-backed Pakistan Crypto Council and is part of a national plan to monetize surplus electricity and modernize the economy.
Officials say the plan will not only alleviate grid imbalances, but also create tech-focused jobs and attract foreign investment. This marks one of the most ambitious state-backed crypto infrastructure moves by a developing country.
If successful, it could help position Pakistan as a regional hub for digital assets and artificial intelligence development. It also comes amid wider energy reforms aimed at revitalizing the nation’s troubled power sector.
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Bitcoin (BTC) was priced at US$110,637 as markets closed, down 2.4 percent in 24 hours. The day's range for the cryptocurrency brought a low of US$108,334 and a new all-time high of US$111,814.
Bitcoin performance, May 23, 2025.
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Ethereum (ETH) finished the trading day at US$2,659.55, a 3.5 percent decrease over the past 24 hours. The cryptocurrency reached an intraday low of US$2,541.09 and saw a daily high of US$2,720.92.
Bitcoin soared to a new all-time high of US$111,980 this week, extending its bull run on the back of rising institutional demand and increasingly vocal political support from US President Donald Trump.
Bitcoin's rally came as Trump hosted a private dinner at his Virginia golf club for top holders of his $TRUMP memecoin, an event that underscored his pivot to becoming crypto’s most visible political backer.
Analysts are also pointing to key drivers like surging interest from entities like Michael Saylor's Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR), which just filed to sell US$2.1 billion in stock to buy more Bitcoin.
Aside from that, Bitcoin's move is being fueled by expectations of clearer crypto regulations, with the Senate advancing a pro-stablecoin bill that Trump allies have framed as a pro-growth measure.
Several of the biggest US banks — including JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM), Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFS), Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) and Citigroup (NYSE:C) — are in early discussions to jointly launch a stablecoin.
According to the Wall Street Journal, the goal is to create a financial instrument that can keep pace with crypto-native payment systems and prevent a further shift away from traditional finance.
Industry insiders say payment infrastructure arms like Zelle’s operator, Early Warning Services, and the Clearing House are also involved in talks. The stablecoin would likely be dollar-pegged and open to broader banking adoption beyond the founding consortium, reflecting a desire to modernize settlement rails and attract fintech interest.
The move comes as the GENIUS Act gains momentum in the Senate, laying the groundwork for a formal regulatory framework around stablecoins.
Justin Sun, once under legal siege during the Biden administration, was front and center at Trump’s exclusive dinner for $TRUMP memecoin whales — using the moment to declare a new era for crypto in the US.
In an interview after the event, Sun pushed back against critics who accused the memecoin gathering of being a crypto access-for-cash scheme, saying skeptics are missing the big picture.
Sun has been a key figure in Trump's crypto orbit since late last year, reportedly investing up to US$75 million in Trump-affiliated crypto projects, including World Liberty Financial tokens.
Legal issues still follow Sun — including an ongoing Department of Justice investigation — but his comments make clear that the crypto industry sees Trump’s administration as a major opening.
Ethereum-based MMORPG Ember Sword has shut down development, citing an inability to raise sufficient funding despite a previously strong start and multimillion-dollar NFT land sales.
The studio behind the game posted a farewell note to supporters, saying that even with early access launched and high-profile advisors onboard, current market conditions are too harsh to sustain the project.
The team switched platforms multiple times — from Polygon to Immutable X and later to Mantle — in search of better scalability, but the moves weren’t enough to keep the dream alive.
Ember Sword joins a growing list of web3 gaming failures this year, including Deadrop and Tatsumeeko, as investor appetite for blockchain games cools significantly. The game’s token, EMBER, has lost over 99 percent of its value from its peak, now trading at a mere US$0.00047.
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Bitcoin (BTC) was priced at US$108,452 as markets closed, up 1.5 percent in 24 hours. The day's range for the cryptocurrency brought a low of US$106,490 and a new all-time high of US$109,400.
Bitcoin performance, May 21, 2025.
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Bitcoin surpassed its previous record of US$109,228, set on January 20. Following this peak, the price quickly declined to approximately US$106,000 within an hour, but subsequently stabilized around US$107,000.
Ethereum (ETH) finished the trading day at US$2,507.94, a 0.5 percent increase over the past 24 hours. The cryptocurrency reached an intraday low of US$2,473.89 and saw a daily high of US$2,597.51.
A bold options trade is betting Bitcoin could hit US$300,000 by the end of June.
According to market data, call options at that stratospheric strike price were the second most traded on Deribit on Tuesday (May 20), hinting at a mix of speculative enthusiasm and hedging behavior among traders.
While some analysts remain optimistic — Standard Chartered (LSE:STAN,OTC Pink:SCBFF), for instance, sees Bitcoin possibly reaching US$120,000 by Q2 — no major forecast comes close to US$300,000.
On Tuesday, Bitcoin hovered near US$107,000, not far from its record high of US$109,241 in January.
Still, market experts caution that without a strong catalyst, the current rally may not sustain its upward trajectory. Betting markets like Polymarket place only a 9 percent chance of Bitcoin hitting even US$250,000 this year, underscoring how isolated this US$300,000 wager truly is.
Bitget has officially surged into third place among global crypto exchanges, reporting US$757.6 billion in futures trading volume and US$68.6 billion in spot volume for April of this year.
The Seychelles-based platform has made a name for itself through features like copy trading, which allows users to mimic high-performing traders in real time. Bitget’s April performance stood out despite a broader market correction, expanding its market share to 7.2 percent and pushing its user base above 120 million. The exchange’s rise signals increasing demand for advanced crypto trading products beyond the traditional buy-and-hold strategy.
XRP joined the roster of cryptocurrencies traded on CME Group's (NASDAQ:CME) derivatives exchange as the firm launched futures contracts that pulled in over US$19 million in notional volume on Sunday (May 18).
The first day's tally easily eclipsed Solana’s March debut of US$12.3 million, putting XRP alongside BTC, ETH and SOL in CME’s crypto futures lineup. Offered in both micro (2,500 XRP) and standard (50,000 XRP) sizes, the cash-settled contracts allow investors to speculate on XRP’s price without owning the token.
The timing is noteworthy, as the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues to drag its feet on pending exchange-traded fund applications for XRP and SOL, leaving futures as the most viable institutional gateway.
XRP futures could see broader uptake if regulatory clarity around token classification progresses. The SEC’s recent legal moves against other issuers may also increase demand for regulated products like these.
Crypto.com and Kraken have both secured Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) licenses to offer crypto derivatives in Europe. Crypto.com secured its license through the acquisition of A.N. Allnew Investments, a Cyprus-based financial firm. Kraken acquired an unnamed Cypriot investment firm to gain its MiFID license.
A MiFID license allows entities to offer crypto derivatives in the EU. Platforms must meet strict regulations, enabling them to provide complex crypto financial products to more European investors under harmonized EU rules.
The moves underscore the increasing maturity of the cryptocurrency market and the proactive steps exchanges are taking to operate within established legal and financial frameworks in key global jurisdictions.
The SEC has charged crypto firm Unicoin and four top executives with running what it calls a US$100 million securities fraud scheme, alleging the company lied about its assets and sales performance.
According to the complaint, Unicoin misled investors by falsely claiming to own prime real estate in locations like Thailand and Argentina, inflating the value of these assets by over US$1 billion. The company also allegedly exaggerated the sales of its "rights certificates," stating it had raised US$3 billion when the real figure was just US$110 million.
The SEC is seeking disgorgement and civil penalties, and notes that Unicoin rejected a prior attempt to settle the matter.
CEO Alexander Konanykhin told investors last month that the company had “declined to show up” for an SEC settlement meeting, labeling it an “ultimatum.”
Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD) has proposed a 42 page framework to the SEC for national regulation of tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), as reported by Forbes on Tuesday.
The proposal also outlines the creation of the Real World Asset Exchange (RRE), a trading platform that would offer off-chain trade matching and on-chain settlement. To ensure efficiency, transparency and global compliance, the RRE would integrate KYC and AML tools through partnerships with Jumio and Chainalysis.
A central aspect of Robinhood's proposal is the concept of token-asset equivalence. This would classify tokens representing assets like US Treasury bonds as the underlying asset itself, rather than a derivative.
This approach aims to enable institutions and broker-dealers to manage tokenized RWAs within the current regulatory structure, potentially simplifying custody, trading and settlement procedures.
As enterprises continue to build BTC holdings, a new analytical metric, days to cover mNAV, is being used to estimate how long it would take a company to acquire enough BTC to match its market capitalization.
The calculation uses the company's current multiple of net asset value (mNAV) and its daily BTC yield, incorporating compounding to provide a forward-looking, growth-adjusted valuation.
The formula is: Days to Cover = ln(mNAV) / ln(1 + BTC Yield)
Data from significant Bitcoin-acquiring companies like Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR), Metaplanet (TSE:3350,OTCQX:MTPLF) and Semler Scientific (NASDAQ:SMLR) between October 2024 and May 2025 indicates an increasingly efficient market that facilitates Bitcoin accumulation for large entities.
The formula was proposed by Adam Back on May 9, and gained traction after being reposted by X user @ActuallyClimber on May 14. CoinDesk reported on its increasing adoption within crypto circles on Wednesday.
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Securities Disclosure: I, Giann Liguid, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.
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