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Metaplanet Acquires 555 Bitcoin, Dominates Asia’s Crypto Market

5/8/2025

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Metaplanet, a Japanese firm, acquired 555 Bitcoin for ¥7.6 billion ($53.5 million), increasing its total to 5,555 BTC.
The company intends to issue ¥3.6 billion ($25 million) in zero-coupon bonds to fund additional Bitcoin purchases.
Metaplanet now boasts the largest Bitcoin treasury among public companies in Asia, valued at $537 million.
Bitcoin's price exceeded $97,000 due to strong institutional demand, notably inflows to BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust.

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Metaplanet, a Japanese firm, acquired 555 Bitcoin for ¥7.6 billion ($53.5 million), increasing its total to 5,555 BTC.
The company intends to issue ¥3.6 billion ($25 million) in zero-coupon bonds to fund additional Bitcoin purchases.
Metaplanet now boasts the largest Bitcoin treasury among public companies in Asia, valued at $537 million.
Bitcoin's price exceeded $97,000 due to strong institutional demand, notably inflows to BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust.