The institutional custody services market is experiencing robust growth, projected to increase from $30.33 billion in 2025 to $43.66 billion by 2030 at a 7.5% CAGR. Key growth drivers include rising foreign investments, digital custody platform adoption, enhanced cybersecurity focus, and blockchain service partnerships. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region, while North America currently leads the market.

BitGo Holdings Inc., a cryptocurrency custodian managing over $100 billion in assets, is planning an NYSE IPO targeting a nearly $2 billion valuation. The company will offer approximately 11.8 million Class A shares priced between $15-$17, with Goldman Sachs as lead underwriter. BitGo joins other crypto companies going public, though recent crypto IPOs like Circle and Bullish have underperformed since their debuts.

Canaan, a cryptocurrency mining and equipment company, saw its stock rise over 16% due to a broad cryptocurrency market rally and a strategic $72 million investment from three institutional investors.

Forward Industries has initiated a Solana treasury strategy, acquiring 6.8 million SOL tokens worth approximately $1.5 billion and developing strategies to increase SOL per share through partnerships and DeFi integrations.

DeFi Technologies successfully closed a US$100 million registered direct offering with institutional investors, led by Galaxy Digital. The company plans to use proceeds to expand exchange traded products, pursue digital asset trading, and fund potential acquisitions.

DeFi Technologies has secured a US$100 million registered direct offering led by Galaxy Digital, involving the sale of 45,662,101 shares and warrants to institutional investors at $2.19 per share.

Bitcoin and Ethereum reached new all-time highs in August 2025, with Bitcoin climbing to $124,000 and Ethereum surging above $4,900, driven by institutional demand and ETF inflows. Despite late-month corrections, the market's bullish structure remains intact, supported by significant stablecoin inflows.

Fundamental Global announced a $200 million private placement to launch an Ethereum treasury strategy, causing its stock to surge 76.66% in premarket trading. The company will rebrand as FG Nexus Inc. and partner with Galaxy Digital to manage its cryptocurrency treasury approach.

Fundamental Global Inc. raised $200 million through a private placement to launch an Ethereum treasury strategy, rebranding as FG Nexus Inc. with strategic investors like Galaxy Digital and Kraken supporting its digital asset initiative.

Netflix premieres 'Trigger', a 10-episode action thriller about illegal firearms in South Korea, produced by Bidangil Pictures and starring Kim Nam-gil and Kim Young-kwang, marking a significant release for K Wave Media.

A new research report reveals that a small number of financial institutions, corporations, and wealthy individuals hold a significant portion of Bitcoin's circulating supply. Bitcoin treasury companies and ETFs are increasingly accumulating Bitcoin, with some companies like Strategy and BlackRock leading the trend.

K Wave Media partners with Galaxy Digital to enhance its Bitcoin treasury strategy, securing institutional capital and strategic advisory services for expanding its digital and cultural innovation approach.