Core Insights - Matador Technologies Inc. has received final approval from the TSX Venture Exchange to transition to a hybrid "Technology / Investment" issuer, enabling it to operate flexibly within the Bitcoin economy [2][3][5] - The company now holds 77.4 Bitcoin and Bitcoin equivalents, including a recent acquisition of 8.4 BTC for CAD$1.2 million, and maintains a disciplined capital base of approximately CAD$5.3 million [5][6] - Matador is pursuing a strategic investment in HODL Systems, a digital asset firm in India, aiming for a 24% ownership stake, which is subject to TSXV approval [8][18] Business Strategy - The approval allows Matador to execute its strategy of scaling Bitcoin holdings, investing in Bitcoin infrastructure, and developing related digital asset technologies [3][4][12] - The company plans to deploy capital into Bitcoin-native technologies and markets, focusing on treasury management, custody, synthetic mining, and tokenization [13][12] - Matador's balance sheet reflects its core thesis that sound money infrastructure is essential for the next generation of financial services [7] Market Expansion - India is identified as a strategic market for Matador, with significant growth potential in technology infrastructure and digital financial services [9][11] - The investment in HODL Systems positions Matador to leverage India's growing investor base and interest in financial innovation [10][18] - The company aims to monetize its balance sheet through synthetic mining and yield generation while expanding its global footprint [12][13] Leadership and Governance - Matador's strategic direction is supported by a seasoned leadership team and a Strategic Advisory Board, including industry veterans [14] - The current Vice-President of Finance, Geoff St. Clair, will continue in his role, bringing extensive experience in finance and corporate development [15][16]

Core Insights - Nasdaq achieved the highest volume of listings and capital raised in the first half of 2025 since 2021, with 142 IPOs raising a total of $19.2 billion [1][5] - The exchange maintained a strong leadership position, achieving an 86% win-rate for Nasdaq-eligible listings in the U.S. market, marking 46 consecutive quarters of leadership [1][5] - Nasdaq's market value transferred from exchange transfers since 2005 has crossed $3 trillion, with 11 companies transferring their listings in the first half of 2025 [1][5] Listings and Capital Raise - In the first half of 2025, Nasdaq welcomed 142 IPOs, including marquee listings such as CoreWeave, Chime, and Galaxy Digital [5] - The total capital raised through these IPOs was $19.2 billion, the highest for the first half of the year since 2021 [5] - Nasdaq also facilitated 20 SPAC business combinations, achieving a 95% win-rate in the U.S. for SPAC listings [5] Sector Performance - Nasdaq maintained a 100% win-rate for consumer IPOs and an 89% win-rate for healthcare IPOs, with notable listings including Smithfield Foods and Metsera [5] - The exchange continues to be the leading choice for companies in the financial technology, digital assets, and biotech sectors [2][5] Regulatory Environment - Nasdaq is advocating for smart regulatory reforms to enhance the operating environment for public companies and drive capital formation [5] - A new white paper has been published by Nasdaq calling for modernization of the regulatory environment to support public markets and wealth creation [5] Listing Anniversaries - Nasdaq celebrated significant listing anniversaries for several companies, including Huntington Bancshares Inc (40 years) and Cisco Systems, Inc. (35 years) [5]

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稳定币影响、Circle&Coinbase 深度 20250608 摘要 稳定币是数字资产或数字货币时代的交易媒介，其特点是价格稳定，通常与美 元 1:1 挂钩，可以随时兑换。与比特币和以太坊不同，投资者无法通过买卖稳 定币实现资本增值。近年来，稳定币市场扩展迅速，2024 年市场规模达到 2,500 亿美元，比上一年有显著增长。Cathie Wood 的 Ark 预测未来五六年 内该市场将增长五倍以上。 稳定币发展的短期和长期原因是什么？ 短期来看，比特币交易活跃以及美国推动吉尔德法案，将比特币视为重要的类 黄金数字资产，这些因素推动了稳定币的发展。基于稳定币进行比特币交易具 有低结算成本和快速交易速度，是其初期发展的主要原因。长期来看，元宇宙 数字资产公司如 Coinbase 和 Circle 正积极登陆资本市场，通过 IPO 提 高可信度和透明度，并寻求更广泛的市场认可和资金支持，但估值普遍 较高。 美国和香港在稳定币监管法案上存在差异，美国对储备要求更严格，而 香港则相对灵活，旨在获取更多市场份额，新的稳定币法案将提高合规 性要求，或将提升 USDC 的市场份额。 和 DLF 等区块链应用场景的普及， ...

TORONTO, June 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matador Technologies Inc. (“Matador” or the “Company”) (TSXV: MATA, OTCQB: MATAF, FSE: IU3), the Bitcoin Ecosystem Company, is pleased to announce the formation of its Strategic Advisory Board. This diverse group of advisors will guide Matador as it scales its Bitcoin treasury balance sheet strategy and real-world asset (“RWA”) platform. The Strategic Advisory Board includes: David BaileyDavid Bailey | CEO of BTC Inc | Founder & CEO of Nakamoto Inc | General Partne ...

TORONTO, May 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matador Technologies Inc. (“Matador” or the “Company”) (TSXV: MATA, OTCQB: MATAF), a Bitcoin-focused company, announces the closing of a CAD$1.5 million investment from Arrington Capital, a digital asset management firm, as part of its non-brokered private placement offering of units (“Units”) at $0.62 per Unit (the “Offering”). The Offering was announced on May 22, 2025. As part of this first tranche, the Company issued 2,419,354 Units. Each Unit consists of one co ...

TORONTO, May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matador Technologies Inc. (“Matador” or the “Company”) (TSXV: MATA, OTCQB: MATAF) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a binding letter of intent ("LOI") to invest in a publicly traded Indian technology company, tentatively named HODL Systems (“HODL”), that implements a treasury strategy which includes investing into digital assets. Under the terms of the LOI, Matador will commit to invest up to USD$3,200,000 (“Investment Amount”) in a share warrant struc ...

Core Insights - The company is making significant moves to strengthen its position in Asia's digital assets sector through strategic investments and a rebranding initiative [1][2][3] Group 1: Strategic Investments - The company has signed agreements to invest in two prominent Asia-listed companies: HK Asia Holdings Limited (1723.HK) in Hong Kong and Metaplanet (3350.JP) in Japan [2] - Investments in HK Asia Holdings are structured to allow the company to acquire shares at favorable terms, while Metaplanet shares are being acquired at a discount to market value, ensuring a cost-effective entry [2] - HK Asia Holdings has successfully adopted the Bitcoin Treasury Model, leading to a share price increase of 15 times its pre-adoption value [2] - Metaplanet has accumulated 7,800 BTC valued at over $800 million, with its stock price increasing over 3,600% from under ¥1,000 to above ¥6,650 since early 2024, achieving a market capitalization of $2.52 billion as of May 20, 2025 [2] Group 2: Corporate Rebranding and Leadership - The company has changed its Nasdaq ticker symbol from TOPW to SORA to reflect its commitment to digital assets and appointed Jason Fang, Founder and Managing Partner of Sora Ventures, as Chairman of the Board [3] - A proposed name change from Top Win International Limited to AsiaStrategy has been approved by the Board of Directors, pending shareholder approval and registration in the Cayman Islands [3] Group 3: Company Background - Top Win International Limited is a Hong Kong-based company specializing in the trading, distribution, and retail of luxury watches, and is now venturing into the Web3 ecosystem and digital assets [4]

Company Overview - M3-Brigade Acquisition V Corp. has completed a transaction where MI7 Sponsor, LLC, along with Reeve Collins, purchased 7,187,500 Class B ordinary shares and 5,043,750 private placement warrants for a total of $6,467,500 [1] - Following the transaction, M3-Brigade plans to seek a business combination target in the digital assets industry and intends to change its name to CCRC Digital Assets Corp. [2] Leadership Changes - Reeve Collins, co-founder of Tether, has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer, while Chinh Chu from CC Capital has been named President [3] - New board members include Thomas L. Fairfield and Edward Murphy, both of whom bring extensive experience in finance and strategic consulting [6] Industry Focus - The company aims to focus on digital assets, leveraging Collins' background in the space, including his role in co-founding Tether and BLOCKv, which are significant players in the digital asset and NFT markets [4] - CC Capital, led by Chinh Chu, has a history of creating SPACs and investing in high-quality businesses, which aligns with M3-Brigade's strategic direction [5][8]