A surge of companies listed in London is increasingly adopting Bitcoin strategies as they seek to enhance their share valuations, emulating the approach popularized by Michael Saylor.
Key developments include:
- In the last week, at least nine UK-listed companies have unveiled plans to integrate Bitcoin into their treasury strategies.
- Businesses such as Tao Alpha, Smarter Web Company, and Panther Metals have experienced significant share price increases following their Bitcoin purchases.
- This movement aligns with the UK’s aspirations to establish itself as a prominent crypto hub.
In just the past week, nine UK companies, spanning sectors from web design to resource mining, have revealed intentions to incorporate Bitcoin into their corporate treasuries or disclosed recent acquisitions of the cryptocurrency.
This wave of interest follows the examples set by Japan’s Metaplanet and Germany’s Bitcoin Group, both of which adopted treasury strategies inspired by Saylor’s significant investment in Bitcoin. Since Saylor’s entry into the market in 2020, his firm’s valuation has skyrocketed by nearly 400%, exceeding $100 billion.
Tao Alpha Eyes £100M Raise for Bitcoin Treasury Plan
Among these companies, AI services provider Tao Alpha has announced plans to raise £100 million to support its Bitcoin treasury strategy, generating interest from investors.
Smarter Web Company, a smaller website design firm, saw its market capitalization surge from £4 million to over £1 billion within two months of its own Bitcoin announcements in April, though its shares have since cooled off.
Natural resources firm Panther Metals revealed it purchased a single Bitcoin, as part of a strategy introduced in June. Its shares have jumped 81% this month, reflecting Bitcoin’s own 74% increase over the last year.
CEO Darren Hazelwood expressed ambitions to amass £4 million in Bitcoin holdings “as quickly as possible.”
Bluebird Mining Ventures reported a nearly 400% increase in their share price after announcing plans to acquire Bitcoin as part of their operations.
Founder Aidan Bishop noted that this strategy has rejuvenated the company, which recorded a $898,000 loss in the previous fiscal year. Having already secured £2 million in debt for Bitcoin investments, the firm is now seeking an additional £10 million.
JUST IN: Bluebird Mining, a gold miner, has escalated its fundraising ambitions, now targeting a minimum of £10 million ($13.7 million) to implement its “digital” gold initiative and invest in #bitcoin.
They recently confirmed a £2 million funding facility but expressed the necessity for additional resources… pic.twitter.com/s7G9qkwTIa
— NLNico (@btcNLNico) June 26, 2025
Vinanz, which originally specialized in Bitcoin mining, has elevated its Bitcoin investments to $3.85 million through ongoing funding activities in equity and debt. CEO Hewie Rattray highlighted the increasing interest from investors, stating that the company provides “listed, regulated access to Bitcoin” and plans to rebrand as the London BTC Company.
UK Aims to Become a Global Crypto Hub
This uptick in Bitcoin endorsements coincides with the UK reaffirming its intent to become a leading global crypto hub.
The Financial Conduct Authority has recently hinted at a softened regulatory stance, proposing to ease limitations on certain crypto-linked retail investment products after years of strict regulations.
Additionally, the UK will require crypto firms to gather and report extensive customer information for every trade and transfer starting January 1, 2026, aiming to bolster compliance and oversight in the growing digital asset sector. According to a recent announcement from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), platforms will be obligated to collect full names, home addresses, and tax identification numbers from all users.
Each transaction will also require comprehensive recording of details, such as the type of cryptocurrency used and the volume transferred.
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