Bitget has opened registration for the 2026 King’s Cup Global Invitational, or KCGI, starting Aug. 26, according to ChainCatcher. So far, the tournament has formed 796 teams and attracted 20,801 participants. An early-bird campaign is running at the same time: the first 10,000 users who join a team and complete the required tasks before Aug. 30 can compete for a 200,000 USDT early-bird prize pool. Bitget said this year’s KCGI has been upgraded around a "UEX panoramic competition" format. For the first time, the event connects three tracks in one competition setup: crypto derivatives, TradFi derivatives, and stock spot trading through rToken. The event uses a single venue, a single prize pool, and a single ranking system for users with different trading preferences. The total prize pool stands at 3 million USDT. Registration will remain open until Sept. 22, with further details available on Bitget’s official platform.

Bitget has opened registration for the 2026 King’s Cup Global Invitational, or KCGI, and has launched early-bird rewards and team registration at the same time. The event has been upgraded around what Bitget calls the "UEX panoramic competition" format, bringing together three trading tracks for the first time: crypto futures, TradFi futures, and stock spot trading through rToken. All participants will compete in the same arena under one prize pool and one ranking system. The total prize pool is 3 million USDT. As part of the event structure, Bitget has introduced five gameplay modules: the UEX Arena, the UEX Treasure Map, captain rewards, early-bird rewards, and a livestream lucky draw tied to the closing ceremony. The UEX Arena carries rewards of up to 2 million USDT, while the Treasure Map segment offers prize chests with a total of up to 600,000 USDT and a stated 100% winning rate. Team captains are eligible for a dedicated 100,000 USDT incentive pool. In addition, the first 10,000 users who join a team and complete the required tasks before Aug. 30 can compete for a 200,000 USDT early-bird pool. Registration will remain open through Sept. 22, according to Bitget’s official platform.

Bitplanet Inc. has accumulated 300 BTC through a structured purchase program, placing the South Korea-listed company among Asia’s top 20 corporate Bitcoin holders. The company says it aims to connect BTC treasury management with AI computing initiatives, while the broader trend also highlights the risks of corporate Bitcoin strategies amid price volatility.

South Korea-listed Bitplanet Inc. has accumulated 300 BTC through a structured purchase program, positioning itself among the top 20 corporate Bitcoin holders in Asia. Backed by Sora Ventures, the company began building its BTC treasury in Q4 2025, with recent purchases conducted via Upbit in late February. CEO Paul Lee emphasized that Bitplanet is not simply accumulating Bitcoin for balance sheet exposure; the firm plans to integrate BTC treasury management with AI computing initiatives to generate revenue and cash flow. Meanwhile, Metaplanet, also backed by Sora Ventures, posted a net loss of ¥95 billion ($619 million) for fiscal 2025 due to a ¥102.2 billion ($665.8 million) valuation decline on its Bitcoin holdings. Despite the loss, Metaplanet holds 35,102 BTC valued at approximately $2.4 billion, making it the fourth-largest public corporate BTC holder globally. BTC is currently trading near $65,000, down from mid-week highs of $70,000 amid persistent selling pressure.

South Korea-listed Bitplanet Inc. has accumulated 300 BTC through a structured purchase program, making it one of the top 20 corporate Bitcoin holders in Asia. Backed by Sora Ventures, the company conducted its latest purchases via Upbit between Feb. 23 and Feb. 26. CEO Paul Lee said the firm plans to combine Bitcoin treasury management with AI computing initiatives to generate revenue. Meanwhile, peer Metaplanet reported a net loss of ¥95 billion ($619 million) for fiscal 2025 due to a ¥102.2 billion ($665.8 million) valuation decline on its BTC holdings, highlighting the pressure corporate holders face as Bitcoin prices fell from record highs. Bitcoin is currently trading near $65,000, down from mid-week highs around $70,000.