Metaplanet Becomes Asia's Largest Bitcoin Holder with 1,018 BTC After ¥1.6 Billion Purchase

Japanese company Metaplanet has acquired an additional 156.78 Bitcoin for ¥1.6 billion (approximately $10.5 million), bringing its total holdings to 1,018.17 BTC valued at around $69 million.

This purchase makes Metaplanet Asia's largest corporate Bitcoin holder and the 19th-largest globally. Following the acquisition, the company's stock price surged by 8%.

Metaplanet, often referred to as 'Asia's MicroStrategy,' began investing in Bitcoin in May and has steadily increased its holdings since then. The recent purchases follow a ¥1 billion (approximately $6.7 million) funding round aimed at long-term Bitcoin acquisition. CEO Simon Gerovich stated, "Metaplanet now owns more than 1,000 BTC, making it one of the largest corporate holders of Bitcoin in Asia."

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