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Abu Dhabi deepens bitcoin exposure with another major BlackRock ETF accumulation
Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Investment Company disclosed a 16% increase in its BlackRock IBIT position, bringing total holdings to approximately $565.6 million as of March 31, 2026. The sovereign-backed investment firm now holds over 14.7 million IBIT shares, marking five consecutive quarters of reported accumulation. The move reflects continued institutional interest in regulated bitcoin exposure through spot ETF products.
Strategy buys nearly 25,000 bitcoin in one week as treasury conviction strengthens further
Strategy disclosed the purchase of 24,869 BTC worth approximately $2.01 billion between May 11 and May 17, 2026. The acquisition raises the company’s total bitcoin holdings to 843,738 BTC, reinforcing its position as the world’s largest public corporate bitcoin holder. The company also reported a year-to-date BTC Yield of 12.6%, continuing its treasury-focused bitcoin accumulation strategy.
Cardano moves closer to major network upgrade focused on speed, efficiency, and security
Cardano activated the “Van Rossem” V11 hard fork on its Preview testnet as preparations continue for a mainnet vote scheduled later this month. The upgrade introduces improvements tied to smart contract efficiency, stake pool security, and broader governance functionality. Developers are continuing compatibility checks and performance testing ahead of final deployment approval.
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