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Circle and SBI Ignite Stablecoin Expansion in Japan—Major Exchanges Locked in

March 26, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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Circle secures Japan’s first stablecoin approval, unleashing a new era of digital finance, trading, and payments through a groundbreaking partnership with SBI Holdings. ‘First and Only Stablecoin’ Approved for Use in Japanese Markets Circle Internet Group Inc. advanced its international expansion on March 25 by announcing a strategic launch in Japan, leveraging its local subsidiary, […]

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Metaplanet Crosses 50B Yen in Traded Value

March 24, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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Japanese hotel developer and bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet has topped ¥50 billion ($332.6 million) in traded value on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, surpassing Toyota, the world’s largest car manufacturer, according to a post by the company’s CEO Simon Gerovich on Monday. Traded value refers to the dollar value of a stock’s total trade volume. Gerovich […]

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Metaplanet Adds to 150 BTC to Bitcoin Treasury, Hits 3,350 in BTC Holdings

March 24, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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Metaplanet has added another 150 BTC to its treasury, bringing total holdings to 3,350 BTC worth over $291 million. The company remains the largest corporate bitcoin holder in Asia, with a strong BTC Yield growth strategy. Metaplanet Solidifies Position as Asia’s Top BTC Holder Japanese company, Metaplanet has announced the purchase of an additional 150 […]

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Eric Trump Joins Metaplanet Strategic Board of Advisors

March 21, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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Japanese hotel developer and bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet has created a Strategic Board of Advisors and Eric Trump will join as an inaugural member, according to an announcement made by the company’s CEO Simon Gerovich on Thursday evening. “Metaplanet is thrilled to welcome Eric Trump to our newly formed Strategic Board of Advisors,” Gerovich wrote. […]

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Metaplanet Acquires Additional 150 Bitcoin, Total Holdings Reach 3,200

March 18, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed company Metaplanet Inc. has announced the acquisition of an additional 150 BTC as part of its ongoing Bitcoin Treasury operations, bringing its total bitcoin holdings to 3,200. The latest purchase was made at an average price of approximately $83,706 (12,526,226 yen) per bitcoin, totaling approximately $12.53 million (1.879 billion yen). The company […]

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Line Partners With Sony’s Soneium to Launch Blockchain Mini-Apps for 200 Million Users

March 12, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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Line, Japan’s largest social media network, has announced a partnership with Sony’s recently launched “Soneium” blockchain to introduce blockchain-powered mini-apps to its 200 million users. This collaboration aims to enhance user experience and facilitate new blockchain interactions while providing developers with tools to foster innovation within the ecosystem. Soneium, which has quickly gained traction with […]

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Metaplanet Borrows $13.5 Million (¥2 Billion) to Buy More Bitcoin

March 12, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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Japanese hotel developer and bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet is borrowing ¥2 billion or roughly $13.5 million to buy more bitcoin (BTC). The company posted the announcement via its X account on Tuesday evening. Metaplanet currently owns 2,888 BTC and recently implemented a strategy that will see it purchase 21,000 bitcoin by 2026. The firm also […]

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Metaplanet Acquires Additional 156 Bitcoin, Expanding Treasury Holdings

March 3, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has announced the acquisition of an additional 156 bitcoin as part of its ongoing Bitcoin Treasury Operations, bringing its total holdings to 2,391 BTC. The latest purchase was made at an average price of approximately $86,160 (12,952,147 yen) per bitcoin, totaling about $13,440,377 (2.021 billion yen). This acquisition is part of […]

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Metaplanet Issues $13.6 Million in Zero Percent Bonds to Buy More Bitcoin

February 27, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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Tokyo-based Metaplanet Inc. has announced the issuance of its 7th series of ordinary bonds to raise $13.6 million (2 billion yen) to fund additional bitcoin purchases. The move, approved on Wednesday, Feb. 27, aligns with the company’s growing bitcoin treasury strategy. This follows Metaplanet’s recent $12.9 million purchase, expanding its holdings to 2,235 BTC. The […]

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Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Treasury to 2,235 BTC With New $12.9 Million Purchase

February 25, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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Tokyo-listed investment firm Metaplanet has acquired an additional 135 BTC for $12.9 million, bringing its total bitcoin holdings to 2,235 BTC. The company has outlined ambitious targets of 10,000 BTC by 2025 and 21,000 BTC by 2026 as part of its strategic treasury operations. Japan’s Metaplanet Aims for 10,000 BTC by 2025 Metaplanet Inc., a […]

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