The world of crypto has seen a wave of major announcements from both corporations and governments, signaling a new era of mainstream acceptance and integration. Several public companies have made bold moves with their treasury strategies. Everything Blockchain (EBZT) announced a $10 million investment spread across five major cryptocurrencies, Solana, XRP, Sui, Bittensor, and Hyperliquid, hoping to earn about $1 million per year in staking rewards, which they plan to pay out as dividends. Semler Scientific revealed an ambitious plan to acquire up to 105K Bitcoin by 2027, which would make it the second-largest corporate holder of Bitcoin after (Micro)Strategy, and they are using a mix of equity, debt, and company profits to achieve this. Meanwhile, ANAP Holdings in Japan is aiming to hold over 1,000 Bitcoin, worth about ¥5 billion, by August 2025, and Prenetics, a healthcare company, has purchased $20 million worth of Bitcoin, planning to integrate it into its health platform.
At the same time, governments are taking major steps to regulate and support the crypto industry. South Korea’s financial regulators have announced plans to approve spot crypto ETFs and regulate stablecoins by the second half of 2025, which has already caused a spike in Bitcoin’s price and boosted local blockchain stocks. In the United States, Arizona’s legislature has advanced a bill that would create a state-managed Bitcoin and digital asset reserve fund, allowing the state to hold and potentially stake confiscated digital assets. Even more significantly, the U.S. Senate has passed the GENIUS Act, a major bill that would regulate stablecoins by requiring full reserves, regular audits, and anti-money laundering compliance. If the bill passes the House, it could allow banks, fintech companies, and even retailers to issue stablecoins, possibly expanding the U.S. stablecoin market to over $2 trillion.
What stands out about these developments is how corporate treasuries are moving differently from traditional investment funds. Companies are increasingly using Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as strategic assets, sometimes even prioritizing these investments over their main business operations. Unlike funds, which are limited by regulations and risk controls, public companies can use tools like convertible debt to increase their crypto exposure. This trend, inspired by MicroStrategy’s earlier moves, is changing the landscape, though it also brings risks like shareholder dilution and stock volatility. Meanwhile, traditional funds are more cautious, but the expected approval of crypto ETFs in places like South Korea may soon encourage more institutional investment.
These announcements suggest that crypto is quickly moving from the fringes to the center of both business and government strategy. Companies are not just investing in crypto for speculation; they are weaving it into their core business models and even planning to pay dividends with crypto earnings. Governments are responding with new laws and regulations that legitimize and structure the industry, making it safer and more accessible. This rapid convergence of corporate action and government policy points to a future where crypto is an essential part of the global financial system, not just a niche investment.
