A violent home invasion in southern France shows how cryptocurrency wealth is spilling into the real world — and turning investors into physical targets.

According to Cointelegraph, Future Holdings AG, a Bitcoin treasury company based in Switzerland and supported by industry veteran Adam Back, has entered into preliminary terms for a potential acquisition by Sweden-listed H100 Group. On Monday, Future Holdings announced it had signed a non-binding letter of intent with H100, which outlines the acquisition of 100% of its shares. Richard Byworth, chairman of Future Holdings, stated in a joint announcement that merging with H100 would establish a public-market platform and governance framework crucial for building long-term institutional credibility in the Swiss market. This proposed acquisition follows the establishment of Future Holdings in November 2025 by Back, Byworth, and Sebastien Hess, during which the company raised $35 million for its Bitcoin treasury. Additionally, Back extended a $2.1 million convertible loan to H100 in June 2025, with an option to invest an additional $12.8 million. The acquisition price for Future Holdings has been set at approximately 375,000 Swiss francs, or roughly $471,000, plus the company's cash balance at closing. Based on Future's current cash position, the total purchase price is anticipated to be around 600,000 Swiss francs, or approximately $753,000. The payment is expected to be made in newly issued H100 shares at the closing price on the last trading day before the letter of intent. The transaction is subject to due diligence, negotiation of definitive agreements, and obtaining necessary corporate and regulatory approvals. The companies anticipate that the signing and closing will occur in January 2026. For H100, this acquisition represents a significant step in its strategy to expand beyond the Nordic region and establish itself as a leading Bitcoin treasury and financial platform in Europe. Sander Andersen, chairman of H100, expressed that the transaction supports H100's expansion into Switzerland, highlighting Future Holdings' local expertise and the importance of Switzerland as a market for institutional investors exploring new capital allocation strategies. Besides Future and H100, Adam Back has supported several Bitcoin treasury companies, including the French treasury Capital B and The Bitcoin Standard Treasury. During a surge in Bitcoin treasuries in the summer of 2025, Back referred to Bitcoin adoption by public companies as the "new altcoin season" for crypto speculators.

Fidelity, with $5 trillion in assets under management, says Bitcoin's market capitalization has reached $5 trillion and believes it may have entered a "supercycle." (Bitcoin Magazine)

On Jan 12, 2026, 09:31 AM(UTC). according to Binance Market Data, PAXG has achieved a new all-time high, trading at 4,602.75 USDT. The 24-hour increase of 1.79%

The global cryptocurrency market cap now stands at $3.10T, up by 0.24% over the last day, according to CoinMarketCap data. Bitcoin (BTC) has been trading between $90,236 and $92,520 over the past 24 hours. As of 09:30 AM (UTC) today, BTC is trading at $90,810, up by 0.05%. Most major cryptocurrencies by market cap are trading mixed. Market outperformers include FXS, REZ, and AMP, up by 29%, 11%, and 10%, respectively. Top stories of the day: Upcoming Key Events in Crypto Market on January 15 South Korea Lifts Nine-Year Ban on Corporate Cryptocurrency Investments Crypto M&A Transactions Expected to Surpass Record $37 Billion in 2026 Spot Silver Sees Significant Daily Increase USD/JPY Reaches Highest Level Since January 2025 Market movers: ETH: $3116.72 (+0.33%) BNB: $901.99 (-1.43%) XRP: $2.0459 (-2.32%) SOL: $139.95 (+2.36%) TRX: $0.2984 (-0.27%) DOGE: $0.13677 (-2.50%) WLFI: $0.1653 (-1.78%) ADA: $0.387 (-1.25%) BCH: $627.2 (-3.73%) WBTC: $90604.12 (+0.05%) Top gainers on Binance: FXS/USDT (+29%) REZ/USDT (+11%) AMP/USDT (+10%)

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Adam Back-backed Bitcoin treasury Future Holdings has agreed to a takeover proposal from Sweden-listed H100 Group as it eyes expansion into Switzerland. source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/adam-back-future-holdings-h100-acquisition-switzerland?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Crypto YouTube viewership has dropped to its lowest level since January 2021 after a sharp three-month decline. The fall reflects wider retail fatigue, with scams, poor returns, and a shift toward traditional assets reducing engagement across social platforms.

Several Bitcoin treasury firms associated with Adam Back have entered into a preliminary agreement to explore the possibility of merging their operations, signaling a potential consolidation in the cryptocurrency industry aimed at enhancing their market presence and operational efficiencies. source: https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/12/bitcoin-treasury-firms-linked-to-adam-back-sign-preliminary-agreement-to-combine

Solana briefly pushed into the $144–$145 zone before losing momentum and slipping back below $140, according to the latest 4-hour TradingView data. The rejection came quickly, reinforcing $145 as a technically significant resistance level that sellers continue to defend. source: https://www.ethnews.com/solana-rejected-at-145-while-network-growth-continues-to-slide/

Bitcoin's early gains quickly diminish as the cryptocurrency experiences a significant decline, causing its prices to retreat back below the pivotal threshold of $91,000. source: https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/12/bitcoin-s-early-gains-fade-fast-as-prices-fall-back-below-usd91-000

The probe comes amid a clash with the Trump administration. source: https://www.thestreet.com/crypto/fed/jerome-powell-doj-criminal-probe

The trade fair series of events will make a grand return on May 9, 2026, at the renowned Shangri-La Hotel, Edsa, Manila, Philippines.

Seven senior Labour MPs have urged Prime Minister Keir Starmer to ban cryptocurrency donations to political parties, citing risks of hidden funding and foreign influence. The push follows Reform UK receiving a record £9 million donation and comes as the government considers rules on crypto in the upcoming elections bill.

Rain, a US-based stablecoin payments infrastructure provider and a principal member of the Visa network, has raised $250 million in a Series C funding round, valuing the company at $1.95 billion.

With Powell facing criminal charges, who would want to remain in office? Presumably only those prepared to follow Trump's orders.

The era of idealism in Silicon Valley has come to an end, and capital has begun to openly gamble on the fate of the nation.

CryptoQuant founder Ki Young Ju has launched a blistering critique of X, accusing the platform of suppressing legitimate crypto content while allowing bots to spam useless content online.

Pump.fun has updated its creator fee system, allowing fees to be shared across multiple wallets and adding tools to transfer coin ownership and revoke update authority. The changes aim to make revenue distribution more transparent and encourage trading activity rather than just token creation.

U.S. federal prosecutors have launched a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, covering matters including renovations to the Fed's office building. This marks a renewed escalation of the conflict between President Trump and Powell after months of stagnation.