In other news, the world of crypto treasuries is expanding. The Smarter Web Company has added $26 million in BTC, Windtree has secured a $500 million equity line for BNB treasury development, and SharpLink, an Ethereum treasury firm, has welcomed a former BlackRock executive as its co-CEO. Furthermore, Hong Kong’s OSL Group has raised $300 million for global growth. There’s a lot to unpack, so let’s delve deeper.

Galaxy Digital continues its transfer of a significant BTC stash linked to an inactive whale account from 2011. The movement included a 22,610 BTC chunk on Friday morning, followed by assorted smaller deposits to platforms like Binance and OKX. Galaxy retains around $2.14 billion worth of BTC from this haul, as per Lookonchain.

Windtree Therapeutics has lined up a hefty $520 million to build one of the most substantial BNB treasuries among public firms. The fund includes a $500 million equity line of credit from an undisclosed institutional investor and a separate $20 million placement spearheaded by Build and Build Corp. Up to 90% of the proceeds will be invested in BNB, subject to an increase in its authorized shares approval from shareholders.

SharpLink Gaming, an Ethereum treasury company, has appointed former BlackRock managing director Joseph Chalom as its new co-CEO. Chalom was instrumental in leading BlackRock’s digital asset collaborations with major players like Anchorage, BNY Mellon, Circle, and Coinbase.

The Hong Kong-based OSL Group has secured $300 million in equity financing, which it plans to use to accelerate its global expansion and improve its crypto payment infrastructure. This funding comes just as Hong Kong prepares to implement a new stablecoin licensing system on August 1.

The Smarter Web Company has added 225 BTC, valued at $26.4 million, to its treasury, pushing its total holdings to 1,825 BTC. Despite reporting a $968K loss for the six months ending in April, the company continues to favor bitcoin as its preferred treasury asset for future business needs.

Stay tuned for more crypto news and updates!

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The investment is seen as a long-term bet on the value of SOL. The acquisition, amounting to roughly $377,000, was transacted at an average cost of $155 per token. CEO, Chen Zhancheng, sees this as a strategic move towards SOL’s future expansion. Chen stated, “The company’s strategic acquisition of 2,440 units of Solana mirrors our strong belief in the enduring potential of this cryptocurrency. Solana, a key player in the blockchain arena, is extensively used in a myriad of innovative areas such as decentralized platforms, tokenization of real assets (RWA), and AI-powered Web3 applications.”

The transaction was facilitated by OSL Group, the first Hong Kong digital assets platform to be licensed by the Securities and Futures Commission. OSL offers trading, custody, and brokerage services within a comprehensive compliance framework.

MemeStrategy aims to leverage the acquisition to contribute to Solana’s burgeoning ecosystem of developers, users, and institutions, and generate returns through participation in Solana’s proof-of-stake network. The purchase is also anticipated to bolster MemeStrategy’s asset allocation by adding a high-quality, utility-focused token to its reserves, enhancing the firm’s flexibility and potential for long-term growth.

Founded by the creators of 9GAG, MemeStrategy is the first crypto company to be listed in Asia. Its mission is to bridge the gap between traditional finance and the digital economy through investments in AI, blockchain, and cultural innovation.

This development comes as more listed companies are incorporating SOL into their treasury strategies. Major U.S. firms like Grayscale, VanEck, and Franklin Templeton are also actively pursuing regulatory approval to kickstart Solana Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs).

At the time of writing, SOL has seen a 6.6% increase in the last 24 hours, with its value temporarily peaking at $157.35 before settling just below $156 according to CoinGecko data.

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In a recent interview with The Block, Kevin Cui, the Chief Executive Officer of OSL Group, shared that despite Japan’s notoriously challenging market, the acquisition of CoinBest offers an exceptional entry point. He stated, “Our growth in Japan will rely heavily on our local team.”

Cui pointed out that OSL has been heavily focusing on expanding globally since last year due to the somewhat limited user base in its native Hong Kong market. “We are keen on expanding in a jurisdiction with a mature regulatory framework. Japan’s crypto regulatory climate is comparable to that of Hong Kong,” he said.

The theme of global expansion will remain central to OSL’s strategy this year, with a focus on markets that have established crypto regulations. Lithuania is one such market that OSL is currently considering. Cui believes that Lithuania would provide a suitable market for OSL to remain in compliance with the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, which is now operational.

OSL is among the nine crypto exchanges that have secured official crypto licenses in Hong Kong, adhering to the 2023 crypto licensing regime that permits exchanges to offer retail trading services.

In the initial stages, OSL Japan will majorly focus on over-the-counter services and introduce retail products customized for the local market. According to a company statement, “OSL Japan will continue to enhance its market presence and expand its product suite, including a robust trading platform, improved custody solutions, and advisory services tailored for both institutional and retail clients in Japan.”

The Hong Kong-listed company projects its 2024 revenue to fall between HK$337 million ($43.2 million) and HK$375 million, representing a 60% to 79% year-on-year increase, per its earnings forecast.

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