Metaplanet is taking its Bitcoin strategy beyond treasury accumulation, launching a study to explore tokenized, Bitcoin-backed credit products that could reshape Japan's debt market.
Metaplanet added 2,823 BTC in the second quarter to reach 43,000 Bitcoin, becoming the world's third-largest corporate Bitcoin treasury behind Strategy and Twenty One Capital.
Metaplanet is acquiring Siiibo Securities for 2.1 billion yen ($13.1 million), giving Japan's largest corporate Bitcoin holder a securities license and distribution platform to launch Bitcoin-linked investment products.
At Bitcoin 2026, a Nakamoto Stage panel made a simple but striking point: Bitcoin’s institutional growth is being driven by competitors who are actually working together, building the tools, products, and infrastructure needed to bring the asset into mainstream finance.
Simon Gerovich has been officially confirmed as a speaker at Bitcoin 2026. As Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed Metaplanet, he has...