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Tesla's quarterly decline contrasts with an increase in Bitcoin holdings. Japanese company Quantum Solutions aims to acquire $367 million worth of Bitcoin. Korea's infrastructure leader DSRV has secured funding, and TRON Corporation is preparing for a Nasdaq event, signaling momentum for institutional cryptocurrency adoption.
Tesla Shows Sales Plunge Despite Increased Bitcoin Holdings
Tesla is facing challenges as its Q2 results show the largest sales decline in a decade. Revenue decreased by 12% to $22.5 billion year-over-year. Vehicle deliveries dropped by 12.6% to 143,535, with earnings per share falling 23% to $0.40. This reflects market pressures and competitive dynamics.
The company's electric vehicle market dominance shows signs of weakening, maintaining a 46.2% market share. GM has rapidly narrowed the gap, rising from 10.8% to 14.9%. Tesla's core automotive revenue decreased by 16% to $16.66 billion, indicating structural headwinds beyond typical cyclical patterns.
However, new FASB accounting rules provide an unexpected balance sheet relief through Tesla's 11,509 BTC holdings, currently valued at approximately $1.36 billion. Regulatory changes now allow quarterly fair value reporting, enabling Tesla to directly recognize Bitcoin's 42% rise since April on its financial statements. This development highlights the strategic value of corporate cryptocurrency financial strategies.
Japanese Quantum Solutions' $367 Million Bitcoin Strategy
Japanese AI company Quantum Solutions announced plans to acquire up to 3,000 BTC over 12 months as a strategic Bitcoin Treasury asset. This positions the Tokyo-listed company as Japan's second corporate Bitcoin adopter, following Metaplanet's pioneering approach.
Hong Kong-based Integrated Asset Management provides initial funding of $10 million through Quantum Solutions' subsidiary GPT Pals Studio Limited. The acquisition strategy aims for Bitcoin holdings of approximately $367 million at current market valuation, representing a significant balance sheet transformation.
CEO Francis Chow emphasized the company's unique position in developing a Bitcoin-centric capital structure, highlighting institutional discipline in execution. The program integrates a comprehensive audit framework with cold-hot wallet separation and internal controls under Hong Kong's regulatory clarity.
This strategic shift reflects broader institutional recognition of Bitcoin's role in hedging inflation and mitigating monetary policy risks in global markets.
DSRV Secures $12 Million Series B Amid Market Downturn
Korean blockchain infrastructure company DSRV has raised approximately $12 million in Series B funding. Despite challenging investment conditions, major domestic investors participated in the initial round, with additional institutional funding planned for next month.
DSRV operates infrastructure on over 70 global blockchain networks, managing digital assets exceeding $3 billion. Ranked among the world's top 10 validators, the company reports $7.8 million in annual revenue and $2.3 million in net profit, demonstrating sustainable profitability in a volatile market.
The funding validates DSRV's expansion of stablecoin and payment infrastructure services. Holding a domestic VASP license in Korea, the company is preparing aggressive global expansion in US, Japanese, and African markets, expanding custody operations and blockchain development capabilities.
TRON to Ring Nasdaq Opening Bell
TRON Corporation will ring the Nasdaq opening bell on Thursday, signaling a strategic shift towards blockchain-integrated financial operations. TRON Blockchain founder and global advisor Justin Sun will lead the event at the Nasdaq Marketsite in Times Square.
As the listed company with the largest TRON token holdings, it represents institutional convergence between traditional stock markets and decentralized financial infrastructure. CEO Rich Miller emphasized building shareholder value through strategic innovation.
Beyond blockchain financial holdings, TRON Corporation maintains diverse operations, manufacturing custom products for major theme parks including Disney and Universal, creating a hybrid business model connecting entertainment and digital assets.
Contributed by Mori Shigeki.
