Bonds. The most boring asset in the history of financial assets. Until this week…
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Bit of a short intro this week. We can’t give you guys everything in the first paragraph, can we? So keep reading. It’s time to get after it.
This Week in Crypto News
Metaplanet Becomes the 3rd Largest Bitcoin Treasury Company
TLDR
Tokyo-based Metaplanet bought another 5,075 Bitcoin, pushing their total stash to a whopping 40,177 BTC.
This multi-million dollar shopping spree makes them the third-largest publicly traded Bitcoin DAT company.
Metaplanet went on a massive digital shopping spree, scooping up 5,075 Bitcoin in the first quarter of 2026. The $405 million move brings their total stash to over 40,000 BTC.
If owning that much BTC wasn’t enough risk for a public company, Metaplanet is trading options with its holdings. But…it’s working so far. The strategy (we did it again!) brought in a cool $18.6 million in just three months, creating a continuous loop of earning cash to buy more Bitcoin.
Why crypto users should care
For beginners looking to dip their toes into the market, seeing major corporations trust and invest heavily in Bitcoin during periods of market volatility and negative sentiment lends the asset confidence. It shows that hodling and having a long-term plan is the name of the game.
The BTC you buy is no difference than the BTC Metaplanet is buying. The only difference is that their pockets are just a smidge deeper.
New Hampshire Is Getting into Bitcoin Bonds? Say What?
TLDR
New Hampshire just greenlit a massive $100 million municipal bond backed entirely by Bitcoin, making it the first US state to do so.
Taxpayers aren't on the hook for this. Borrowers have to lock up significantly more Bitcoin than they borrow (a practice called overcollateralization) with a trusted custodian.
The credit-rating giant Moody's assigned an official rating to this Bitcoin-backed bond, treating crypto just like old-school financial assets.
New Hampshire is making history by approving a $100 million municipal bond backed by Bitcoin. Here is how it works: companies can borrow money by locking up extra Bitcoin as collateral. This Bitcoin is kept super safe by a private custodian.
If the price of Bitcoin drops too low, the system automatically sells some of the collateral so that the bondholders don't lose their shirts. Taxpayer money isn't funding this. It's a completely private deal that the state is just overseeing.
Credit rating agency Moody’s reviewed this bond and assigned it an official "Ba2" rating, setting strict safety rules on how much Bitcoin must be held. It is a massive step forward in merging traditional fixed-income investing with the future of money, proving that public and private sectors can team up to use digital assets responsibly.
Why this news is a big deal.
This news shows that state governments are finally trusting Bitcoin enough to build (and publicly announce) secure, meaningful projects with it.
For users, it means crypto continues to become a rock-solid piece of the global financial puzzle, even as economies slide and wars rage. But what we think is cool is that it’s kind of a reverse-RWA. And it’s not the first example we’ve seen lately.
As Wall Street and local governments continue to jump into the digital asset pool, getting comfortable with crypto now means you are perfectly positioned ahead of the curve.
Question of the Week
Last week: From TikTok - “RWA this. RWA that. Is any of this RWA stuff real?”
This week: No one - “MOAR RWA NEWS RIGHT MEOW.”
Us: “You got it!”
Meme of the Week
By the Numbers - The Dypto Crypto Portfolio
Here’s a screenshot of our portfolio, which we started in late December 2024.
Original portfolio valuation - 3 ETH ($9,670)
2025 portfolio valuation - $8,049 YTD - (-)15%
2026 start - $8,813
Current valuation - $6,134YTD - YTD - (-) 30%
ETH price action is going in the right direction for the first time in a while. While the bottom could be in, it’s also possible that we have more bear to deal with in the short to mid-term. That’s ok. We’re still happy with how the port is doing since we moved out of our liquidity position and into two solid ETH positions - Aave and Lido.
We’ve been staking with Lido for a long time. But the Aave position is new. While we’re earning less interest than with Lido, we can borrow against our ETH at our convenience with Aave. That’s one of the main reasons we split our capital. The other reason, of course, is smart contract risk. Never put all your eggs into one basket in DeFi.
Deep Dive - How Would You Like Some Crypto in Your Retirement Account?
The government posted a press release about a proposed rule to democratize access to alternative investments in 401(k) plans. Alternative investments are a fancy term for non-traditional assets, which include digital assets.
The new rule provides a safe, clear playbook for 401(k) managers to include these assets in their everyday retirement lineup.
This proposal tells asset managers that as long as they do their homework — like checking fees, security, and performance — they are totally free to offer crypto. The government explicitly stated they are done "picking winners and losers”. They are stepping back so you can be in control of your own financial journey. Kind of…the managers are still deciding what to add to the portfolio, not the investors.
But! If you've been looking for an easy, secure way to enter the crypto market this is a total game-changer. Soon, you might be able to invest in crypto directly through your employer's retirement plan.
You can start small, using automated contributions straight from your paycheck, without needing to navigate complex crypto exchanges on your own. It perfectly blends the massive potential of blockchain technology with the safety of traditional retirement planning. It’s another massive step toward mainstream adoption.
Question of the Week Answer
When you think of cryptocurrency, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) probably isn't the first thing that comes to mind. The IMF is basically the global referee for traditional finance, working with entire countries to keep the world economy stable. They are the ultimate "suit and tie" institution. And ordinarily…they despise crypto.
So, why does their opinion matter to us? Because when the IMF speaks, the biggest banks and governments listen. If they are talking about blockchain tech and RWAs, it could have implications that go far beyond a report on a website.
Speaking of, the IMF has posted said report on said website. And the content and findings caught us a little by surprise. Instead of brushing crypto off as a fad, the report admits that tokenization — the process of putting financial assets on a programmable blockchain — is a massive, structural upgrade for the entire global financial system.
And that’s not all…
The report highlights how blockchains allow for "atomic settlement”. In plain English? No more waiting three business days for a bank transfer to clear. Transactions happen instantly.
The IMF notes that replacing slow, manual processes with programmable code (smart contracts) can automate everything from margin calls to basic compliance.
The paper dives deep into the future of money, comparing Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), tokenized bank deposits, and stablecoins.
Because crypto moves so fast, the IMF warns that the world needs clear legal frameworks, safe digital money, and networks that can talk to each other (interoperability) to prevent financial chaos.
Here is the best part for you as a new crypto explorer: this report is a giant, flashing green light for Real-World Assets (RWAs) and blockchain.
By detailing how stocks, bonds, and traditional money will eventually live on shared digital ledgers, the IMF is validating exactly what the crypto community has been building. It proves that blockchain is the new plumbing for global finance.
