BNY Mellon increases its stake in Strive by 39% to 257,700 shares.

BNY Mellon raised its stake in bitcoin treasury company Strive ($ASST) by 39%, bringing its holdings to 257,718 shares valued at roughly $5.78 million at a cost basis of about $22.4 per share, according to Bitcoin Treasuries. The increase of approximately 72,000 shares makes the oldest U.S. bank a notable holder of bitcoin exposure through a treasury vehicle. The same day, Fidelity disclosed adding 2.35 million Strive shares to reach 12.24 million shares worth about $265.3 million, while Strive's latest 8-K shows it holds 43,153 BTC. The disclosures highlight growing institutional demand for bitcoin exposure via public treasury companies. The figures come from self-reported filings and have not yet been reconciled with 13F/13G documents, which is the next item to watch.