Metaplanet has acquired an additional 156 Bitcoin (BTC) for approximately $13.4 million. The Japanese investment firm is also exploring a potential listing outside of Japan. Details From the Latest Buy CEO Simon Gerovich announced on X that the BTC was purchased at an average price of about $85,890 per BTC. The latest buy brings its […]
Metaplanet has announced that its total Bitcoin holdings have reached 2,100 BTC, now worth $196 million. The firm revealed it recently bought an additional 68.59 BTC for $6.6 million at an average price of $96,335. 0.01% of Total Bitcoin Supply In a February 20 X post, the company highlighted that its BTC reserves now make […]
Metaplanet, a Japanese Bitcoin investment firm, is set to be included in the MSCI Japan Index on February 28, a move expected to drive significant investment inflows. This development comes as the company’s stock continues to flourish in the Asian market, making it the fastest-growing equity in the country. Implications of the Milestone Simon Gerovich, […]
The Financial Services Agency (FSA) of Japan is planning to recognize crypto assets as financial products equivalent to securities. As such, the agency has reportedly initiated discussions within a closed study group comprising experts to assess the current regulatory framework governing crypto assets. FSA’s Crypto Reform According to a report by ‘The Nikkei’ on February […]
Bitcoin is becoming a critical asset in geopolitics, with several countries competing to build national reserves which will potentially reshape their financial sovereignty. While the global push for Bitcoin grows, skeptics are becoming advocates, Japan remains hesitant to join the trend. Japan Cautious About Bitcoin Reserves According to a report by local news outlet CoinJP, […]
SBI VC Trade, a crypto-focused subsidiary of Japan’s financial giant SBI Holdings, is set to inherit the accounts and assets of beleaguered crypto exchange DMM Bitcoin. The transfer will take place on March 8, 2025, marking the culmination of DMM Bitcoin’s liquidation process after a devastating $305 million hack in May 2024. Liquidation and Transfer […]
Metaplanet Inc. plans to issue ¥5.0 billion ($31.9 million) in ordinary bonds to accelerate its Bitcoin buys. The company announced this in a December 20 post on X, adding that the repayment will be made from exercising its 12th series stock acquisition rights. Details of the 5th Series Ordinary Bonds In a separate post, Metaplanet […]
Japanese cryptocurrency exchange DMM Bitcoin will cease operations by March 2025 following a hack that resulted in losses exceeding $300 million. This decision follows months of recovery efforts that ultimately failed to restore the platform’s viability. DMM Bitcoin to Transfer All Assets to SBI VC Trade According to a report from Nikkei Asia, the exchange […]
Metaplanet has announced the purchase of 124.117 bitcoin for a total of 1.75 billion yen. This brings the company’s total bitcoin holdings to 1,142.287 BTC, valued at around 11.372 billion yen (approximately $73 million). Metaplanet’s Stock Surges 15% According to a post on X, the new purchase was made at an average price of 14,099,600 […]
Japan’s investment firm Metaplanet has increased its Bitcoin (BTC) holdings to over 1,000. This follows a recent purchase of 156.7 BTC for approximately 1.6 billion yen, or about $10.4 million. Metaplanet Shares Surge 7.18% Following Purchase The acquisition, announced on Monday in an X post, brings Metaplanet’s total Bitcoin reserves to 1,018 BTC, valued at […]
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