top of page

From ‘Dead in America’ to $250M SPACs: Why firms are suddenly hoarding Bitcoin

From ‘Dead in America’ to $250M SPACs: Why firms are suddenly hoarding Bitcoin
Published date：
Source：
BB Finews
8/20/25, 9:57 AM

It’s been a wild week in crypto — but there’s plenty for enthusiasts to feel bullish about.

A wave of notable investments have recently hit the market.

What’s more, is that the number of publicly traded companies holding Bitcoin [BTC] on their balance sheets nearly doubled in just six months; rising from 70 in December 2024 to 134 by June 2025.

Here’s the rundown.

A SPAC for DeFi and AI

Billionaire investor and longtime Bitcoin bull Chamath Palihapitiya is back with a new play.

His latest venture, a $250 million SPAC named American Exceptionalism Acquisition Corp A, is aiming to merge with companies across decentralized finance, artificial intelligence, energy, and defense.

24 Hot News

Blockchain-focused Figure Technology joins crypto IPO wave with SEC filing

Blockchain-focused Figure Technology joins crypto IPO wave with SEC filing

BB Finews
SharpLink now holds almost $2B in Ether after $264.5 million buy

SharpLink now holds almost $2B in Ether after $264.5 million buy

BB Finews
AI bot ‘Clanker’ racks up $34M in swap fees launching Base memecoins

AI bot ‘Clanker’ racks up $34M in swap fees launching Base memecoins

BB Finews
Galaxy Digital posts $31M profit as Bitcoin holdings climb to 17,102 in Q2

Galaxy Digital posts $31M profit as Bitcoin holdings climb to 17,102 in Q2

BB Finews
EU proposal to scan all private messages gains momentum

EU proposal to scan all private messages gains momentum

BB Finews
Coinbase plans $2B dual-tranche note sale to fund buybacks, acquisitions

Coinbase plans $2B dual-tranche note sale to fund buybacks, acquisitions

BB Finews
Sergey Nazarov compares Chainlink’s CRE to Ethereum’s early breakthrough

Sergey Nazarov compares Chainlink’s CRE to Ethereum’s early breakthrough

BB Finews
BlackRock leads record $465M spot Ether ETF Monday exodus

BlackRock leads record $465M spot Ether ETF Monday exodus

BB Finews
Trump’s Copper Tariffs Apply to $15 Billion of Goods So Far

Trump’s Copper Tariffs Apply to $15 Billion of Goods So Far

BB Finews
  • Page 56

Disclaimer:

This article is an original work by BBFinews, with copyright owned by Jinse Finance. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited. Authorized media must indicate: “Source: BBFinews” when using this content. Violators will be held legally accountable.

 

Risk Warning:

Investment involves risks. Please exercise caution when entering the market. This content does not constitute investment or financial advice.

bottom of page