Bitcoin adoption pushed Metaplanet into Japan’s top 50, CEO says

Metaplanet’s move to a Bitcoin standard in April 2024 has propelled its stock into Japan’s top 50 by trading volume, CEO Simon Gerovich says. Japanese firm Metaplanet saw its market cap jump 7,000% after adopting the Bitcoin (BTC) Standard in April 2024. Metaplanet chief executive Simon Gerovich noted in an X post on Feb. 4 […]

Japanese tech giant Metaplanet targets 10k Bitcoin holdings

Metaplanet, Japan’s rising crypto leader and the 15th-ranked corporate Bitcoin holder globally, has unveiled plans to expand its Bitcoin treasury to 10,000 BTC in 2025. CEO Simon Gerovich announced this target in a New Year’s message to shareholders. “Last year was transformational, as we broke records, expanded our Bitcoin treasury, and reinforced our position as […]

Metaplanet makes largest Bitcoin bet, acquires nearly 620 BTC

Tokyo-listed Metaplanet has purchased another 9.5 billion yen ($60.6 million) worth of Bitcoin, pushing its holdings to 1,761.98 BTC. Metaplanet, a publicly traded Japanese company, has acquired 619.7 Bitcoin as part of its crypto treasury strategy, paying an average of 15,330,073 yen per (BTC), with a total investment of 9.5 billion yen. According to the […]

Metaplanet shares added to Amplify Transformational Data Sharing ETF

Metaplanet has been added to the the Amplify Transformational Data Sharing ETF or BLOK, a global index that invests in leading blockchain companies including SBI Holding, MicroStrategy and Nvidia. On Nov. 28, the Japanese investment firm announced its inclusion into BLOK, joining a lineup of 53 companies that engage in the development and utilization of […]