The TON Foundation is collaborating with Telegram to develop a new investment application targeting high-net-worth individuals. The app, named “Affluent,” aims to provide users with exclusive access to investment opportunities within the Web3 and traditional finance sectors.

Built on The Open Network (TON), Affluent is designed to seamlessly integrate digital asset management with traditional investment tools. The app promises curated deals, portfolio management, and blockchain-based transparency, with a focus on catering to elite investors.

The partnership leverages Telegram’s extensive user base and TON’s blockchain infrastructure to position Affluent as a unique entry point for the wealthy into the digital investment world. The initiative reflects growing interest in merging conventional finance with decentralized technology.

The TON Foundation emphasized that the app will serve as a bridge between high-net-worth individuals and next-generation financial instruments. The launch is expected later this year, with early access rolling out to selected users in key global markets.

El Salvador has added 240 Bitcoin to its national reserves, reinforcing its pro-Bitcoin stance just before finalizing a major financial deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The purchase, announced by President Nayib Bukele, brings the country’s total holdings to over 5,700 BTC.

The timing of the acquisition is notable, as El Salvador is in the final stages of securing a $1.4 billion agreement with the IMF. Despite criticism from traditional financial institutions, the government continues to treat Bitcoin as a long-term strategic asset.

President Bukele reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to Bitcoin as part of the nation’s broader economic vision, which includes promoting financial inclusion and digital innovation. The purchase was carried out via state-managed channels, in line with previous acquisitions.

El Salvador’s Bitcoin strategy remains closely watched by both the crypto industry and global financial bodies. As the first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender, its continued accumulation signals confidence in the digital currency despite global market volatility and ongoing international scrutiny.

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has reached a major milestone by accumulating 10,000 Bitcoin, overtaking Coinbase in corporate BTC holdings. The move signals Metaplanet’s aggressive strategy to position itself as a leading institutional holder in the crypto space.

The firm’s latest purchase boosts its total Bitcoin reserves past the U.S.-based exchange giant, marking a significant shift in corporate crypto investment trends. Metaplanet’s strategy mirrors that of MicroStrategy, with Bitcoin at the core of its treasury model.

Metaplanet has consistently acquired Bitcoin in sizable tranches since the beginning of the year, capitalizing on market dips and citing long-term value preservation. The company now ranks among the top global corporate holders of BTC, reflecting growing institutional confidence in the asset.

Analysts view Metaplanet’s bold accumulation as part of a broader trend of international firms adopting Bitcoin as a strategic reserve. With crypto markets showing renewed momentum, Metaplanet’s aggressive stance could inspire similar moves among peers in Asia and beyond.