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.
Local state media in China's Ningxia Hui autonomous region celebrate a significant increase in rainfall, promising "climate dividends" like expanded farming and greening, linking the shift to a millennia-long climate cycle comparable to the Tang dynasty.
India's government is developing a digital platform to manage unclaimed shares and dividends, connecting various official platforms via APIs, leveraging AI and data analytics for streamlined, consent-based transfers with enhanced fraud prevention.
Peter Barber, co-founder of Australian video tech firm Blackmagic Design, is suing the company and co-founders Grant Petty and Douglas Clarke in Federal Court, alleging he's been denied dividends, information, and the ability to sell his $98M stake due to hostility.
A new era of content discovery, AI Optimization (AIO), is emerging as AI models like ChatGPT and Perplexity become primary search tools. This shift requires content creators to optimize for AI-generated responses, distinct from traditional SEO, to capture growing organic traffic.
Investors have until today to purchase shares of 30 companies to be eligible for dividends totaling nearly Rs 187, with July 10 set as the record date. The T+1 settlement cycle means shares must be credited by Friday to qualify for corporate actions like dividends.
Strategy sold 3,588 Bitcoin for $216 million to fund preferred stock dividend payments and replenish cash reserves, reducing its total holdings. This follows a capital framework allowing such sales, despite Bernstein's analysis suggesting forced sales are unlikely and maintaining a bullish long-term Bitcoin outlook.
MicroStrategy, the largest corporate Bitcoin holder, sold 3,588 BTC for $216 million to fund dividends and increase its U.S. dollar reserve. The sale, part of a new capital management framework, trimmed its holdings to 843,775 BTC, with Bitcoin trading below its cost basis.
As many as 33 stocks have set July 3 as the record date for their dividends, making today the last chance for investors to buy shares for payouts. Notable companies include Mahindra & Mahindra, Tech Mahindra, and Union Bank, with dividend amounts ranging from Rs 0.4 to Rs 110 per share.
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.
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.
Trainer Frankie Lor expresses optimism for his horses competing in Saturday's Sha Tin races, highlighting Bottomuptogether's return to 1,000m with Britney Wong's 7lb claim, Run Run Smart's first dirt start, and veteran Sword Point's potential.
The Socceroos prepare for a crucial World Cup match against Paraguay, while rescuers race to save thousands trapped after a devastating earthquake in Venezuela. In Australia, Karl Stefanovic has left Nine following criticism over a podcast, and a new political party, Community Strong Australia, has launched.
Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy, is grappling with financial challenges as its Variable Rate Series A Preferred Stock (STRC) hit a record low. The company's $1.5 billion convertible note repurchase drained cash, exposing a conflict in Michael Saylor's Bitcoin financing model: balancing cash reserves for dividends with Bitcoin purchases and common shareholder dilution.
New Zealand's consistent selection policy, exemplified by Henry Nicholls' return to form, contrasts sharply with England's gamble on debutants. England's selectors, led by Brendon McCullum, faced criticism for prioritizing novelty over experience, leading to an inevitable defeat.
Franklin Templeton filed with the SEC to launch two ETFs that would reinvest stock dividends into Bitcoin exposure, aiming to integrate crypto into traditional portfolios without direct upfront investment.
Franklin Templeton has filed for two ETFs that will convert US stock dividends into Bitcoin exposure. The funds will initially allocate 5% to Bitcoin and 95% to US equities, reinvesting dividends into Bitcoin holdings through a rules-based strategy.
Franklin Templeton has filed with the SEC to launch two ETFs that reinvest dividends from U.S. stocks into Bitcoin. The funds, named Franklin U.S. Equity Bitcoin DRIP Index ETF and Franklin U.S. Innovation Bitcoin DRIP Index ETF, will initially have a 5% Bitcoin weighting, capped at 20%. This move follows a trend of crypto-linked ETF launches.
Strategy's Michael Saylor hints at pending Bitcoin holdings news ahead of a shareholder vote on switching to semi-monthly dividends for STRC shares, amid recent BTC price drops and debt repurchase pause.
Ethereum treasury firm BitMine is raising up to $300 million via preferred shares to fund ETH purchases, staking, and validator infrastructure. The company plans to list on the NYSE under ticker BMNP.
Senator Bernie Sanders has introduced the American AI Sovereign Wealth Fund Act, proposing a one-time 50% tax on the stock of major AI firms to create a public fund. The bill aims to give Americans direct ownership and representation in AI companies, arguing their success is built on 'stolen' public data.
MicroStrategy sold 32 Bitcoin for $2.5M, marking its first sale since 2022. The move, intended to fund preferred stock distributions, highlights structural risks as the company relies on volatile BTC for fixed dollar liabilities, raising concerns among analysts about its credit strategy.
Strategy, a major Bitcoin holder, sold 32 BTC for $2.5M, marking its first sale since 2022. The move aims to fund preferred stock distributions but raises concerns about relying on volatile assets for fixed liabilities.
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov emphasizes the economic benefits Armenia receives from its EAEU membership, contrasting it with uncertain EU integration dividends, which he says are for Armenians to decide.
