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Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), led by Michael Saylor, has been accelerating its Bitcoin acquisitions this year. JPMorgan analysts stated that if the current pace continues, the company's total Bitcoin purchases for the year could reach approximately $30 billion. So far this year, Strategy has added 145,834 Bitcoin to its holdings, valued at around $11 billion. Analysis indicates that a significant portion of the company's purchases occurred when Bitcoin was below its average cost of roughly $75,000, reflecting a more "opportunistic" allocation strategy.At the current rate, Strategy's total Bitcoin purchases in 2026 could significantly exceed the approximately $22 billion levels seen in 2024 and 2025. Analysts noted that the company has re-accelerated its buying since April, suggesting its strategy is becoming more dependent on market conditions and financing availability. Meanwhile, Strategy's stock continues to trade at a premium of approximately 26% to its net asset value (NAV), providing favorable conditions for the company to continue purchasing Bitcoin through equity and debt financing. The company currently holds approximately 818,334 BTC, with a total value exceeding $65 billion. (The Block)
Odaily Jeff Bezos is close to completing a $10 billion financing round, valuing his laboratory at $38 billion. The lab focuses on developing artificial intelligence technology capable of understanding the physical world and transforming engineering and manufacturing.According to informed sources, the company, codenamed "Project Prometheus," plans to finalize a funding round soon, with a valuation reaching $38 billion including the newly injected capital. The sources added that this agreement will position the company as one of the world's most well-funded early-stage startups, which includes an initial $6.2 billion raised in November. However, due to strong market demand, the financing scale has been further expanded. One source revealed that JPMorgan and BlackRock are among the participants in this new round of investment. (Financial Times)