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Bhutan has continued its routine selling of Bitcoin, and it raises all kinds of questions about their master plan, the timing in the markets, and what this might signal for state level crypto adoption.
Likewise, private enterprises like MARA Holdings are making similar changes, further supporting the view that both governments and institutions are adjusting their investment in the most impactful digital currency of our time.
On-chain data shows that Bhutan has moved 100BTC, worth around $8.1 million, out of its wallets in the last couple of days. The transaction spotted by blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence is one in a number of transfers that shows a repeated selling pattern.
A 100 BTC transfer may seem insignificant in a vacuum, but given the larger context it tells a different story. This transaction is simply one element of a continuous liquidation plan occurring in carefully measured installments over the course of 2026.
Bhutan is selling Bitcoin.
Bhutan just moved 100 BTC ($8.1M) out of its holding wallets.
At their current rate of selling, they will run out of BTC before the end of September. pic.twitter.com/z8P7yf0kzS
— Arkham (@arkham) May 12, 2026
Notably, Bhutan has sold a total of around $230.39 million in Bitcoin since the beginning of the year. Even after such a large sale, the country is still holding about $252 million of BTC on its balance sheet, suggesting that while this selloff was evidently large, it was not the end of the story.
What is seen is a controlled mannered approach as opposed to an overnight liquidation. It seems Bhutan has some sort of strategy to pace its sales by selling in a way to minimize the impact on the market while still slowly taking profits.
If the current sales pace of about $50 million per month in Bitcoin persists, the trajectory indicates a complete exit over the next few months.
If Bhutan continues to sell at the same pace, it is expected that this leaving Bitcoin could run out by late September. This timeline has turned into an important point of reference for analysts trying to decipher the long-term aims of the country. An exit of this size would mark one of the biggest Bitcoin divestments on a sovereign level, and raise immediate interesting inquiries about where digital assets fit into national reserve structures.
At current market prices for Bitcoin, the total liquidation of Bhutan could reach an estimated on-chain profit of $767 million, representing a massive profit since its original accumulation.
In this context, Bhutan has some semblance of a balancing act between taking profits and having an eye on risk management. The country, which has said it gained some of its Bitcoin during previous market cycles, unconfirmed reports say through green energy-based mining, is now set to secure significant profits. Instead of remaining in a forever hold strategy, Bhutan plans to sell its position and put the funds into other parts of its economy.
This stance is in the opposite direction of the “hold forever” belief linked to Bitcoin maximalists, highlighting that sovereigns may have different concerns.In the case of governments, however, liquid requirements, fiscal planning and macroeconomic stability must also be taken into account; things that do not affect individual investors like China. Seen this way, Bhutan’s ongoing unwinding is probably more about prudent fiscal policy than with any decline in faith in Bitcoin as an investment per se.
MARA Holdings, one of the largest publicly traded Bitcoin mining companies has also reported sales as they mined.
MARA has offloaded 3,386 BTC in Q1 2026 but still holds a healthy stack of >35K BTC. The company is now the fourth highest on the widely cited “Bitcoin 100” owner rankings list.
MARA's Q1 2026 Shareholder Letter is here.
Read the full report: pic.twitter.com/XFpAgoyOHR
— MARA (@MARA) May 11, 2026
This two-pronged strategy of liquidating a modest amount whilst keeping inside a huge position, mirrors that of Bhutan. Meanwhile, they are divesting gradually rather than taking a full divest in one go.
One striking aspect of Bhutan’s selloff is that the reaction by markets has been more muted. Price stayed significantly stable even after allocating hundreds of millions in Bitcoin. This presents strength and maturity within the Bitcoin market. As bid and ask sizes grow larger, the market absorbs them more without moving much as daily trading volumes often exceed $30 billion.
The Bhutan and MARA news catch reveals a larger trend: Bitcoin ownership is growing ever more dynamic and complex.
The story was all about accumulation in the earlier years, as institutions and governments accumulated reserves. The focus now is moving to active asset management, buy, hold, and then sell according to strategy. This evolution is consistent with how an asset class tends to mature over time. Being bootstrapped into the international finance framework, Bitcoin is treated more and more like a traditional asset class with rebalancing among portfolios, firm repricing and calculation of risk.
Bhutan’s continuing Bitcoin firesale could set the tone for how governments deal with digital assets from here forward.
Will this open the door for other countries to follow steps (treating bitcoin as a strategic reserve, before monetizing their positions, one by one)? Will some choose to hold permanently as a hedge against fiat currency systems though?
In the meantime, Bhutan’s actions highlight an important reality: Bitcoin in sovereign terms is still a work in progress.
Market participants will watch closely how this plays out as because with September closing in, it is near the time for a complete exit. Perhaps it signifies Bhutan’s long-term engagement with Bitcoin has run its course, or that it has recalibrated its strategic objectives, but whatever the case its impact on the bigger picture is already being defined.
Disclosure: This is not trading or investment advice. Always do your research before buying any cryptocurrency or investing in any services.
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As Amtrak continues to roll out new high-speed trains, it’s also improving on another pain point of train travel: unwieldy suitcases. A new partnership with Away is promoting a set of sleek luggage designed to tackle some of the issues of maneuvering a suitcase through the tight spaces on a moving train car.
The first feature is small, but undeniably useful—a brake to stop your suitcase from rolling away when you’re standing in a train corridor before disembarking (or in similar situations, like balancing in a crowded subway car). “Luggage has a tendency to shift or roll away at the exact moment you need it to stay put,” says Hannah Clayton, vice president of design at Away.
Away’s team designed a new type of wheel brake that locks both the wheels and fork of the suitcase “to eliminate the drifting and shifting that’s common with many other brake systems,” Clayton says. The switch to turn the brake on and off is also easy to reach, sitting on the top of the suitcase where the brand previously had a battery pack. “From a user experience perspective, it was important to us that the system felt intuitive and easy to access while moving through transit environments,” she says.
Grabbing something from a suitcase is also less awkward in small spaces. Instead of laying the bag flat to unzip it, there’s a second way to get inside—a vertical opening on the front, so you can reach into the main compartment while the suitcase is still upright. (The collection is named Topside after this feature.) The lid has an interior laptop sleeve and other storage.
The bags are as compact as possible to make it easier to roll down aisles or squeeze into luggage racks. “We focused on maximizing capacity while minimizing footprint,” says Clayton. “The design offers significantly more depth within a more compact footprint, making it easier to navigate dense urban spaces and forms of public transportation.” The suitcase has more vertical packing space because its design allows a deeper main compartment than a traditional 50/50 split case, with the top lid for easier access.
Along with three sizes of bags (ranging from $375 to $475), the company also designed a separate “closet” system of inserts with hooks and compartments that can be packed vertically, then removed from the suitcase and hung up in a tight space like a sleeper car, so travelers don’t have to live out of an open suitcase.
For Amtrak, a partnership with Away “just felt logical,” says Whitney Cripe, Amtrak’s senior director of brand marketing. When the partnership began, Away had already designed the collection, so the train operator didn’t have input on the features. (That may happen for future products, Cripe says.) But it recognized that the luggage was ideally suited for trains.
Away’s design-conscious branding also matches Amtrak’s aspirations. “This partnership really helps us elevate perceptions around rail travel as a more premium modern experience,” Cripe says. “We’re showing up differently and giving people new reasons to talk about train travel and reconsider taking the train.”
As Amtrak’s new official luggage partner, Away offered early access to Amtrak’s first-class Acela customers before the luggage launched to everyone else. It’s also offering discounts to some Amtrak customers for a limited time. For Amtrak, it’s a way to gain new—and potentially younger—customers as it tries to reposition itself.
More partnerships are coming, Cripe says. Earlier this year, it also launched a limited edition “Trak Suit” designed through a collaboration with students at the New York School of Design.
It remains to be seen how much the marketing efforts can convince more people to ride. In theory, trains have some advantages over flying. You don’t have to show up hours early. Train stations are often more centrally located than airports; in some cities, it’s faster to get there. You don’t have to wait in a long security line and go through screening (though as Amtrak considers letting riders put guns in on-board lockboxes, maybe the lack of screening isn’t necessarily a good thing).
Once onboard, you aren’t stuck in your seat for long periods; you can walk around, and depending on the train, visit a dining car or go to a lounge car with panoramic views. The carbon footprint is lower than flying or driving, especially on Amtrak’s electric trains, with 72% less emissions than planes.
Still, the fundamentals need to be in place for most people to see the train as a better option for a short trip. Despite the rollout of some new trains, Amtrak’s average equipment is still decades old, with many cars dating back to the 1980s or 1970s. The new Acela trains have had mixed reviews, with some riders complaining about uncomfortable seats or “interrogation-style” lighting at night.
Though faster than other American trains, it also lags far behind high-speed rail in other countries, like China, where the high-speed rail network now covers more than 30,000 miles. The new Acela trains lack the vintage-inspired, high-tech charm of France’s newest trains. And many smaller cities still don’t have access to Amtrak service.
Amtrak says that it hit a record high ridership of 34.5 million passengers last year, and record-high revenue of $3.9 billion. But with faster, more comprehensive service, it’s easy to imagine much bigger numbers.
That would take investment: Amtrak’s previous CEO has said that federal funding—even the $66 billion for rail in 2021’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act—is a “rounding error” compared to what would be needed to have a rail system comparable with Europe or Asia. But meanwhile, it’s possible that better luggage might be enough to convince more travelers to try the train.
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[PRESS RELEASE – Dubai, UAE, May 12th, 2026]
NEXST, the AI-driven entertainment infrastructure building the next generation of immersive fan engagement, today announced that its native token, $NXT, will begin trading globally on May 12, 2026 across major crypto trading platforms, including OKX Boost, KuCoin, MEXC, and LBank.
The $NXT TGE will mark the launch of the core utility asset powering the NEXST AI Entertainment ecosystem and its on-chain fan economy. By integrating immersive VR experiences featuring Tier-1 artists, Japanese idol IP-based social gaming, and AI-powered social platforms, NEXST is bringing the multi-trillion-dollar entertainment economy on-chain.
$NXT Official Listing Schedule
The $NXT token powers the NEXST AI Entertainment ecosystem — enabling AI-driven fan engagement, immersive experiences, governance, and the tokenization of next-generation entertainment economies.
Trading Begins on May 12, 2026 (UTC)
08:00 UTC OKX Boost
10:00 UTC KuCoin /MEXC /LBank
Token Information
Capturing the Multi-Trillion Dollar Entertainment Industry
The global entertainment and media market is currently valued at approximately $2.8 trillion, fueled largely by the passion of dedicated fanbases. However, the majority of this value has historically been captured by centralized platforms.
NEXST introduces a model that tokenizes collaborations with established K-POP artists and Japanese idol intellectual property across its AI and VR products. This approach is designed to enable fans to participate in the value generated by these collaborations, with transactions recorded on-chain to enhance transparency within the existing ecosystem.
From Fragmented Events to “Fan Continuity”
At the core of NEXST is a concept referred to as “Fan Continuity.”
Traditional fan experiences are transactional and fragmented; a concert ticket or a piece of merchandise is often a one-off purchase and involvement. NEXST redefines this journey by tokenizing every interaction. Powered by an AI-driven infrastructure, actions such as attending a VR concert, engaging with AI personas, or purchasing RWA-backed assets create persistent rights on the blockchain.
These rights persist and evolve over time, unlocking deeper value, exclusive rewards, and unique access. NEXST acts as the bridge between traditional entertainment and Web3, transforming isolated events into a lifecycle of continuous participation and ownership.
A Tangible On-Chain Economy for Entertainment
NEXST distinguishes itself through a suite of products backed by global IP partnerships:
The Dawn of a New Global Fandom
The listing of $NXT on OKX Boost, KuCoin, MEXC, and LBank marks a pivotal milestone in scaling the “Fan Continuity” vision. As the infrastructure matures and its presence expands across these premier global exchanges, fans worldwide will finally have the tools to transform their enthusiasm into a measurable, liquid asset, ushering in a new era of the AI-driven creator economy.
About NEXST
NEXST is an AI-driven entertainment infrastructure that tokenizes the full spectrum of fan experiences. By bridging traditional entertainment with Web3 through its proprietary “Fan Continuity” framework, NEXST ensures that fan engagement creates persistent rights and unlocks long-term value, empowering fans to become true stakeholders in the entertainment world.
NEXST Products & Official Channels
Xmersive (VR & RWA platforms)
Idol IP Mini Game:
Trade: OKX Boost, KuCoin, MEXC, LBank
Official HP: nexst.io
Official X:
Media contact: yumiko.s@nexst.io
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Finally, some good news.
Amid widespread reports of retail closure after closure, a new report on retail market dynamics from the real estate services company JLL outlines the sectors that are leading openings so far in 2026.
Restaurants and discount dollar stores lead the way, with Dollar Tree opening 400 new stores and Starbucks opening 175.
The growth across these industries is promising, even as other areas are still facing closures in the first quarter of 2026. But the same thing happened last year, with early 2025 closures evening out by the end of the year.
Even as store closures continue to create vacancies, other tenants are quick to move into those spaces. When stores like Party City and Bed Bath & Beyond close, their vacant spaces in valuable complexes are being taken over by grocery, fitness, and entertainment stores.
National rent growth has slowed overall, but the year-over-year change rate indicates a clear regional split. Markets in Sun Belt cities like Atlanta, Phoenix, and Orlando are experiencing rent growth after years of population growth and expanding retail customer base. Minneapolis is the one exception, with the highest national rent growth percentage at 6.7%. Several coastal markets are pulling down the average, with cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco seeing rent declines.
All of these shifts are slowly altering the look of shopping centers across the country. The demand for brick-and-mortar storefronts for apparel, accessories, and electronics is declining as online shopping becomes more prolific. But complexes centered around restaurants, grocery and discount stores, or fitness are staying afloat and expanding into the gaps left by closures.
