Bitcoin Treasury Corporation has reported its first-ever increase in Bitcoin per share for Q1 2026, driven by its Normal Course Issuer Bid program. Despite a significant decline in Bitcoin prices during the quarter, the company achieved this milestone, highlighting its dual-track model of accumulation and yield generation through BTC lending. The corporation holds approximately 771 BTC, with an unrealized loss of $28.17 million based on current prices. In a separate development, Mastercard has received a BitLicense from the New York State Department of Financial Services, allowing it to conduct digital asset activities in New York. This follows Mastercard's acquisition of stablecoin payments company BVNK for $1.8 billion in March 2026. The BitLicense marks a significant compliance milestone, enabling Mastercard to expand its stablecoin and tokenized deposit services in a stringent regulatory environment.