The NSW government's gun buyback scheme, aiming to remove 274,000 guns, offers up to $1,000 per firearm, sparking outrage among farmers, sporting shooters, and gun sellers who claim the compensation is inadequate and the policy ineffective in preventing future incidents like the Bondi massacre.
New South Wales will launch a gun buyback program in November following a 15-person shooting spree. The initiative, offering up to $1,000 per firearm, aims to be Australia's largest since 1996 as gun numbers rise.
New South Wales will launch a gun buyback scheme offering up to AUS$1,000 for firearms following the Bondi Beach terror attack, becoming the first Australian state to offer cash for surrendering weapons.
Australia's PM Anthony Albanese announces a November gun buyback scheme for New South Wales, alongside tighter licensing and hate crime measures, in response to the deadly 2025 Sydney Bondi Beach attack that killed 15, where legally obtained powerful firearms were used.
New South Wales will initiate Australia's largest gun buyback in 30 years, a jointly funded scheme with the federal government, in response to the 2025 Bondi beach terror attack. The two-phase buyback offers compensation for various firearms, with Phase 1 starting November 2, 2026, and Phase 2 in early 2027 for higher-value firearms.
Crypto valuations could double as protocols increasingly use revenue to fund token buybacks and burns, according to Bitwise chief investment officer Matt Hougan.
Strategy sold 1,690 BTC for $108.6M, reducing its Bitcoin holdings to 840,447, and used proceeds to repurchase 1,152,020 STRC preferred shares under its $1B repurchase program.
Warren Buffett discusses Berkshire Hathaway's philosophy on stock prices, emphasizing that fair valuation ensures both buyers and sellers benefit equitably as intrinsic business value grows over time.
Strategy's variable-rate preferred stock, STRC, closed above $90 for the first time in seven weeks, rising 3.2% to $92.32 following company efforts including Bitcoin sales and share buybacks to support the stock.
Strategy sold 1,638 BTC and issued 3.01 million MSTR shares to fund preferred dividends, repurchase STRC shares, and expand its USD reserve to $4 billion, extending its Bitcoin acquisition pause to six weeks.
Strategy sold 1,638 BTC for $104.7 million in the week to August 2, reducing its Bitcoin holdings to 842,138 BTC. Proceeds funded $52.4 million in preferred stock dividends and $52.3 million for an STRC share buyback, part of a larger $1 billion program.
Nasdaq-listed Lite Strategy repurchased 4.9 million shares for $5.4 million through July 17, funded by Litecoin (LTC) sales and covered-call premiums. The transaction reduced absolute LTC holdings but increased LTC backing per outstanding common share by about 1.7%.
Lite Strategy, a Nasdaq-listed company, repurchased 4.9 million shares for $5.4 million through July 17, funded by LTC sales and covered-call premiums. This reduced Litecoin holdings but increased LTC backing per outstanding share by 1.7%, though future accretion depends on execution and market conditions.
A U.S. Bankruptcy Judge ruled that the FTX Recovery Trust can proceed with claims to recover at least $1.76 billion from Binance entities and Changpeng Zhao, allegedly transferred during a 2021 share repurchase, while dismissing other claims related to FTX's collapse.
BitMine has slowed its Ethereum (ETH) purchases, adding only 7,430 tokens last week, to prioritize a $85.9 million share buyback. The company is now 95.7% towards its goal of owning 5% of Ethereum's supply, needing 257,532 more ETH, but plans a gradual approach.
UK-listed B HODL Plc's recent share buyback proved 24% more accretive to gross Bitcoin-per-share than buying Bitcoin directly. The company retired 823,400 shares for £37,985, leveraging its stock trading below its Bitcoin holdings, demonstrating an effective capital allocation strategy.
Ethereum treasury company Bitmine added 7,430 ETH ($14 million) last week, a slower pace than usual, as it focused capital on buying back 5.5 million of its own shares. The firm now holds 5.78 million ETH, nearly 4.8% of Ethereum's circulating supply, inching towards its 5% goal.
Bajaj Auto's Rs 5,633 crore share buyback began on Wednesday, aiming to repurchase 46.94 lakh shares at Rs 12,000 each. The offer, open until July 7, targets up to 1.68% of paid-up share capital, with June 24 set as the record date for eligible shareholders.
Strategy (STRC) announced a new capital framework, including up to $1B in buybacks for MSTR and STRC, a 12% dividend, and a $2.55B cash buffer, to address investor fears of a Terra/LUNA-like collapse. The company may also sell up to $1.25B in BTC holdings.
Strategy's new financial framework, including a $2.55B reserve and BTC monetization, aims to cover dividend obligations. Meanwhile, Bitcoin dropped below $60,000, with significant transfers to exchanges and ETF outflows, creating separate market pressures.
Strategy has introduced a new "Digital Credit Capital Framework" to monetize Bitcoin holdings, raise cash reserves, and fund dividends and stock buybacks. The company aims to sell up to $1.25 billion in Bitcoin, increase its preferred stock dividend rate, and repurchase securities.
Lobbying efforts are intensifying against a proposed ban on defense contractors buying back their own stock, an amendment to the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The House Rules Committee is considering the measure, which industry groups argue restricts corporate governance and capital allocation.
Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) announced a Digital Credit Capital Framework, authorizing up to $2 billion in buybacks and allowing Bitcoin sales to fund preferred stock obligations and repurchases, reassuring investors after recent market pressure.
Collector Crypt is testing the real-world asset (RWA) debate with a consumer-facing model involving randomized card packs, USDC sellbacks, and physical redemption. Despite generating significant on-chain activity and fees, the sustainability of demand, custody challenges, and regulatory analogies to paid randomization in gaming raise questions about its long-term viability beyond incentive-driven engagement.
