Adam Back Throws €1.1M at Capital B: Bitcoin’s Fancy New Piggy Bank!

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Well, I say, old bean, it appears that the chaps over at Capital B have managed to wangle themselves a rather spiffing €1.1 million from none other than the illustrious Adam Back, the fellow who’s made a name for himself tinkering with cryptographic whatnots. Jolly good show, what?

This little windfall, secured through some clever business with share subscription warrants, is all part of a master plan to give their Bitcoin treasury strategy a bit of a leg-up. Capital B, you see, fancies itself as Europe’s premier Bitcoin Treasury Company, and by Jove, they’re not ones to shy away from a bit of financial wizardry.

According to the press release-a document so dull it could send a chap straight to sleep, but we must press on-these warrants (BSA 2026-02, if you’re keeping score) were snapped up entirely by Back. It seems he’s quite the enthusiast for their Bitcoin-focused corporate model, which is all very well, but one does wonder if he’s got a touch of the old Bitcoin fever.

🟠 Capital B announces a €1.1 million capital raise with Adam Back, and an adjustment to the conversion price of the B-04 convertible bonds subscribed by Adam Back, to accelerate its Bitcoin Treasury Company strategy ⚡️

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– Capital B (@_ALCPB) May 4, 2026

Warrants and Whatnot

Now, the nitty-gritty: Capital B issued 10 million warrants at €0.11 a pop, raking in the aforementioned €1.1 million. Each warrant, mind you, gives the holder the right to subscribe to one ordinary share, with the whole shebang maturing on May 2, 2029. The exercise price is a bit of a doozy, set at the higher of €0.84 or a valuation tied to their Bitcoin holdings per share, which they’ve dubbed the “mNAV 1.1” metric. Sounds frightfully complicated, but I suppose that’s the sort of thing one expects in the world of high finance.

The whole caboodle is designed to boost the number of Bitcoin per fully diluted share over time, which is all very well if you’re a Bitcoin aficionado. Capital B is keen to position itself as one of Europe’s first publicly listed Bitcoin treasury companies, and by Jove, they’re pulling out all the stops.

Convertible Bonds: A Spot of Financial Jiggery-Pokery

But wait, there’s more! Alongside this capital raise, Capital B has tinkered with its OCA B-04 convertible bonds, also subscribed by our old friend Adam Back. The key changes include:

  • A reduction in the conversion price from €5.174 to €2.59 per share-a jolly generous adjustment, if you ask me.
  • The removal of share price conditions for conversion by the holder, which simplifies things no end.
  • The addition of warrants (BSA OC) upon conversion, with a two-year maturity, just to keep things interesting.

These convertible bonds, originally valued at €5.04 million and subscribed in Bitcoin, carry a 0% coupon and can be redeemed in Bitcoin, Euros, or shares. It’s all very modern and forward-thinking, though one can’t help but feel a bit nostalgic for the good old days of straightforward stocks and bonds.

Strengthening the Old Bitcoin Treasury

All this financial maneuvering is part of Capital B’s grand strategy to bolster its Bitcoin reserves. In the last week of April 2026, they added another 2,943 BTC to their coffers following a €0.4 million purchase. They’re dead set on increasing Bitcoin per share as their core metric, rather than fussing over traditional financial indicators. It’s a bold move, Cotton, let’s see if it pays off.

By aligning their equity instruments with Bitcoin-linked valuation metrics and sweetening the deal for investors, Capital B is positioning itself to scale its holdings while navigating the choppy waters of market volatility. It’s all very exciting, though one can’t help but feel a bit like a bystander at a cricket match, wondering when the next wicket will fall.

As institutional interest in Bitcoin treasury strategies grows globally, Capital B’s evolving structure reflects a broader shift toward integrating digital assets directly into corporate balance sheets. It’s the way of the future, I suppose, though I still prefer my assets in a nice, solid form-like a good book or a glass of port.

Meanwhile, Bitcoin was trading at a rather impressive $79,883.08, up by 1.97% over the last 24 hours, according to CoinMarketCap. Not too shabby, eh, what?

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2026-05-04 10:45