It was a historic week of codes! The Altcoin season may finally come here as Bitcoin (BTC) violates $124,000 for the first time and Ethereum (ETH) is aiming for the best ever test! In the background, major changes are ongoing in Crypto Asia.
Here’s a summary of what’s been postponed
Metaplanet, a Japanese BTC finance company, has seen its stock increase by 190%, surpassing some of the largest and most liquid Japanese blue chip companies.
According to a revenue report released on August 13, 2025, (YTD) revenues have far surpassed the average profit posted by Topix Core 30, Japan’s leading index tracking industry giants such as Toyota, Sony and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.
Investors who witnessed Metaplanet’s strategy stacked up had their shareholders increased to over 180,000 as of June 2025, up 350% since launching the BTC accumulation strategy.
Metaplanet’s 190% YTD Surge crushes Japan’s Topix Core 30 as the Bitcoin strategy spends a lot of time. Crypto is restructuring the traditional market, but is it paying attention? #crypto https://t.co/5saokalezb
-CVJ.ai (@cvj_ai) August 14, 2025
As Metaplanet previously stated, it plans to purchase 1% of its total BTC supply by 2027. To achieve its goal, Metaplanet will need to purchase 210,000 BTC over the next two years.
To advance BTC’s accumulation strategy, Metaplanet announced its plan to raise $3.7 billion via equity offerings on August 1, 2025, indicating its continued commitment to equity-based financing.
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Crypto Asia will be boosted by Kazakhstan’s first spot BTC ETF
On August 13, 2025, Kazakhstan launched its first spot in Central Asia, BTC ETF, a major milestone in Asian crypto,
The Fonte Bitcoin Exchange Traded Fund (BETF) currently trades through Fonte Capital, an investment company based in Astana. Unlike other futures-based products, BETF is backed by BTC.
A US-regulated Crypto Company, BITGO offers storage solutions to ensure secure cold storage and in-house access.
The fund is listed on the Astana International Exchange (AIX) and is accessible to both retailers and institutional investors under the ticker BETF.
Kazakhstan has just launched Central Asia’s first Bitcoin ETF.
Another Domino falls into the global adoption arc of BTC.All new market entry enhances the network effect, and subsequent capital flows are not small. https://t.co/gxejwbmdm9
– Blackqbarn (@blackqbarn) August 12, 2025
In the meantime, Fonte Capital emphasized that BETF will analyze BTC’s price performance before charging.
“BETF aims to accurately reflect the price dynamics of Bitcoin and strive to achieve this performance before fees and funding obligations,” Fonte Capital said.
Additionally, the ETF operates under the legal framework of the Astana International Financial Center (AIFC) and highlights Kazakhstan’s commitment to modernizing its investment infrastructure.
The country is also working to launch the National Cryptocurrency Reserve.
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Korean traders throw away big technology for crypto stocks
Korean investors are moving away from the major American high-tech stocks and investing in high-risk, highly-paid crypto stocks.
A local news agency reported on the issue on August 11, 2025, citing data from the Korea International Finance Centre (KCIF). The report revealed that crypto stocks, which account for 8.5% of South Korea’s top 50 net purchases in January, surged to 36.5% in June and returned to 31.5% in July.
On the other hand, large tech stocks fell sharply in July to $260 million, down 84% from the monthly average of $1.68 billion recorded between January and April.
corn Korean investors abandon big technology due to the crypto trend! 🚀
Korean retail investors are making bold moves! They trade large tech stocks with high-risk, highly reward-related stocks. 📈
Did you know? The top 50 purchase crypto link stocks have jumped out of… pic.twitter.com/ksaxt64zpn
– Meow Meow News (@meowmeowmews) August 13, 2025
Ether Stacking Company’s Bitmine stood out as a clear winner in the country’s growing appetite for crypto-related stocks.
A Bloomberg report issued on August 11, 2025 highlighted that Korean retail investors poured $259 million into Bitmine stocks since early July, making it the most frequent foreign security stock purchased that month.
Meanwhile, over the past 30 days, Bitmine has increased Ether Holdings by 410.68%, and currently holds 833,100 ETH, ensuring its position as the world’s largest ether stacker.
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Key takeout
Metaplanet’s stock performance outperforms Japan’s huge blue chip company
Kazakhstan has launched Central Asia’s first BTCETF with the aim of becoming a regional crypto hub
Korean investors have abandoned the largest American high-tech companies and park their funds in high-risk, highly-paid crypto stocks
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