Metaplanet Inc. owns and operates a hotel and bitcoin-focused operations in Japan and internationally. It operates through Hotel Business and Bitcoin Related Business segments. The Hotel Business segment provides accommodation and related hotel services. The Bitcoin Related Business segment offers bitcoin derivatives. The company was incorporated in 1999 and is based in Minato, Japan.
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MSCI Weighs Removing Strategy From Indexes, Threatening Saylor's Funding
MSCI is considering new rules that could remove Michael Saylor's Strategy Inc. from its global equity indexes, reviving a threat to the company's financing model for its vast Bitcoin holdings. The proposal, part of a consultation seeking feedback through September, would exclude companies primarily engaged in accumulating assets rather than operating businesses, and applying it as of May would have removed Strategy, Metaplanet Inc., and Yellow Cake Plc. Strategy's shares have jumped over 35% in the past week as Bitcoin climbed above $80,000, but they remain down roughly 60% over the past year. The potential index removal could shrink the pool of investors required to own the stock, adding pressure to a capital structure already strained by shareholder dilution concerns. MSCI plans to announce the consultation results in October.
According to on-chain analytics platform Arkham, 1,000 Bitcoin were transferred from Metaplanet's wallet on August 25 to an address belonging to Coinbase Prime, the institutional service of U.S.-based Coinbase. The transfer was worth approximately 79.77 million dollars, or about 12.8 billion yen at the time, equivalent to roughly 2.3 percent of the 43,000 Bitcoin that Metaplanet had publicly disclosed holding as of August 18. Since Coinbase Prime offers custody and lending in addition to trading, this transfer alone cannot be determined to be a sale. A movement of 5,014 Bitcoin on August 12 also drew attention, but CEO Simon Gerovich explained that it was routine custody operations and not a sale. Regarding the latest 1,000 Bitcoin, no explanation of the purpose of the transfer had been confirmed from Metaplanet or the CEO as of around 5 p.m. on August 25.
Metaplanet's Bitcoin valuation loss improves by about 78.45 billion yen over the past five days
Metaplanet's unrealized loss on its Bitcoin holdings improved by about 78.451 billion yen over the past five days, driven by a sharp rebound in the crypto asset market. As of 3:30 p.m. on August 25, Bitcoin was priced at 12.87 million yen per coin, leaving the company with an unrealized loss of about 105.846 billion yen. In its interim results for the fiscal year ending December 2026, announced on August 13, the company had booked an unrealized loss of 184.297 billion yen, reflecting the market decline as of the end of June. At the end of June, Metaplanet held 43,000 Bitcoin with a total acquisition cost of 659.256 billion yen, and the market value of its Bitcoin holdings has recovered to about 553.41 billion yen as prices have rebounded since around August 20.
Bitcoin recovers to 12 million yen, Metaplanet to acquire US-listed company
Bitcoin recovered to 12 million yen, marking its highest level in about three months since May 27, 2026. Metaplanet announced on August 18 that it will invest in Super League Enterprise, a company listed on the US Nasdaq, and acquire a controlling stake. US President Trump revealed on August 20 that a proposal for the US government to purchase a substantial amount of Bitcoin is being discussed within the government. On August 19, the crypto asset market surged after the US Treasury doubled its bond buybacks, with Bitcoin rising above 69,500 dollars to its highest level since June 2. Metaplanet also revealed that it is considering an IPO of US dollar-denominated perpetual preferred shares through the US-listed company it plans to acquire.
Bitcoin surges above $75k as Trump spurs U.S. regulatory hopes
Bitcoin surged above $75,000 on Friday, extending a rebound to levels last seen in late May after U.S. President Donald Trump called on policymakers to pass clear regulation for cryptocurrencies. The world's biggest crypto rose 8.1% to $75,113.6 by 02:24 ET, briefly touching an intraday high of $75,591.6, and was set to rise nearly 19% this week, its best weekly performance since February 2024. Gains came chiefly after Trump, during a White House summit earlier this week, urged Congress to pass the Clarity Act, a closely watched bill that aims to establish a regulatory framework for the U.S. crypto industry, though it remained unclear when the act would actually come to passage. Crypto stocks also advanced, with Strategy Inc surging 7.8% on Thursday, Coinbase Global Inc adding 7.9%, and Japanese hotelier turned Bitcoin treasury Metaplanet Inc surging over 20% in the Asian session. U.S.-listed spot exchange-traded funds clocked inflows of about $1 billion this week, their best weekly inflow since January, according to data from aggregator SoSoValue.
Super League shares briefly surge 144% in the U.S. on Metaplanet acquisition announcement
Shares of Nasdaq-listed Super League Enterprise briefly surged 144% in the U.S. market on August 18. The stock rose from the previous close of $3.02 to an intraday high of $7.37, before closing at $5.50, up 82.12% from the prior day. The surge came after Metaplanet announced the same day that it plans to make Super League a consolidated subsidiary through an investment, using it as a base for its U.S. Bitcoin treasury business. Metaplanet's U.S. subsidiary will contribute 2,100 Bitcoin and $2.5 million to acquire 44,859,400 common shares of Super League, among other assets. After the transaction closes, Metaplanet expects to hold approximately 95.7% of the common shares, and Super League will change its name to Super Planet Inc. Meanwhile, Metaplanet shares closed down 4.39% at 218 yen in the Tokyo market on August 19, with the acquirer and the target showing contrasting stock price reactions.
Bitcoin Steadies at $64,000 as Major Institutions Boost ETF Holdings
Bitcoin is trading sideways between $62,000 and $66,000, with the latest price at $64,595, amid buying from major financial institutions. Tudor Investment Corporation increased its holdings of BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF by 18.9% in the second quarter, while Jane Street added $630 million to its spot Bitcoin ETF holdings, bringing its total position to between $990 million and $1.06 billion. Metaplanet plans to bring its Bitcoin treasury model to the Nasdaq market through Super League Enterprise, investing with 2,100 Bitcoin and $2.5 million in cash. Meanwhile, China's Zhibao Technology became the 33rd listed company with a Bitcoin treasury after selling shares in exchange for 2,380 BTC. On the regulatory front, Kazakhstan announced a 0% tax for three years on individuals' crypto gains, and the Moscow Exchange will launch Bitcoin and Ethereum futures in February. BlackRock noted that a 1-2% allocation to Bitcoin provides the optimal risk-adjusted returns. In the short term, if Bitcoin holds above the median realized price of $63,200, it could test $65,000, but a break below this level would open the path to $62,000.
Metaplanet Makes 2,100 BTC Investment to Launch U.S. Bitcoin Treasury Platform
Metaplanet is about to make a grand entry as it looks to venture into Super League with a large portion of its Bitcoin holdings. The Japanese Bitcoin treasury firm is making a 2,100 BTC investment to launch a U.S. Bitcoin treasury platform.
Metaplanet fixes potential stock option shares at approximately 319.46 million
Metaplanet announced on August 18 that it will abolish the mechanism under which the number of shares obtainable through stock options for officers and employees increases in line with future capital raises. The potential number of shares related to the 10th series of share acquisition rights will be fixed at 319,464,000, preventing the potential share count from rising in tandem with future fundraising. Since the company began its strategy of holding bitcoin as a treasury asset in April 2024, it has repeatedly raised funds using equity, and total issued shares have grown from approximately 154 million at the start of the strategy to approximately 1.281 billion as of the end of June 2026, an increase of about 8.3 times. In line with this change, officers and employees holding stock options have also agreed in principle not to sell or transfer shares acquired through exercise until August 17, 2031. The company's share price closed at 228 yen on August 18, well below its year-to-date high of 639 yen on January 15.
Metaplanet books 18.43 billion yen bitcoin valuation loss
Metaplanet announced on August 13 that in its interim results for the fiscal year ending December 2026, it booked a bitcoin valuation loss of 18.43 billion yen under non-operating income and expenses. As a result, ordinary loss came to 18.29 billion yen, and net loss attributable to owners of the parent came to 18.28 billion yen. In the same period a year earlier, the company posted ordinary profit of 1.06 billion yen and net profit of 606 million yen.
Under new criteria proposed by MSCI in August, Metaplanet, which holds large amounts of Bitcoin, could be removed from the MSCI ACWI IMI global equity index. In a trial calculation applying the new criteria to data as of May 2026, three companies were flagged for exclusion: Strategy, Metaplanet, and UK-based Yellow Cake. However, no exclusion has been decided at this point. MSCI is proposing a mechanism to remove companies whose character is more about holding assets or investing than their core business, classifying them as non-operating companies. It is accepting comments until September 30 and plans to announce the results by October 16. If the company is actually removed from the index, funds tracking the index could sell the stock, potentially putting downward pressure on the share price. Metaplanet's shares closed at 221 yen on August 14, down about 65 percent from their year-to-date high of 639 yen.
MSCI proposal could force index sell-offs for Strategy, Metaplanet
MSCI is proposing to exclude non-operating asset-holding companies from its global investible market indexes, which could force passive funds to sell shares of Strategy, Metaplanet, and Yellow Cake. The methodology targets companies whose value comes primarily from accumulating assets rather than operating a conventional business, and these three firms are the main ones affected. If adopted, the index exclusion could trigger forced sell-offs by funds tracking MSCI benchmarks, and other indexes may follow with similar rules. Strategy has argued it is more than a spot Bitcoin wrapper, but MSCI is asking it to prove this through operating assets, expenses, and cash flow. The proposal sets a risky precedent for the broader bitcoin treasury company industry.
Metaplanet Denies Selling $320M in Bitcoin as Firm Launches BitBonds
Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich denied claims that the company sold Bitcoin after a 5,014 BTC transfer, valued at roughly $320 million, between company wallets drew attention online. Gerovich said the transfers were a routine custody operation and that no bitcoin was sold, with holdings remaining at 43,000 BTC. The denial came as the Tokyo-listed firm launched BitBonds, a fixed-rate debt program that gives it another way to raise capital. Metaplanet has continued to add to its Bitcoin treasury, buying 5,075 BTC in the first quarter of 2026 and another 1,005 BTC in June, bringing its holdings to 43,000 BTC, worth around $3 billion. The company said the program could be used for future Bitcoin purchases and other corporate purposes, allowing it to raise cash without immediately issuing more shares or selling Bitcoin.
Metaplanet books 184.2 billion yen Bitcoin valuation loss in interim results
Metaplanet announced its interim results for the fiscal year ending December 2026 on August 13, booking a Bitcoin valuation loss of 184.297 billion yen in non-operating income and expenses. As a result, ordinary loss came to 182.874 billion yen, and net loss attributable to owners of the parent was 182.774 billion yen. Revenue for the period was 4.944 billion yen, up 133.7% year on year, while operating profit was 3.331 billion yen. In the first quarter, the company had also booked a valuation loss of 114.4 billion yen due to Bitcoin price fluctuations, resulting in a net loss. As of the end of June 2026, Metaplanet held 43,000 Bitcoin.
JPYC raises 6 billion yen in Series B round, pushing stablecoin for payroll and convenience store payments
JPYC Inc., the issuer of the yen-pegged stablecoin JPYC, has raised a total of 6 billion yen, or 38 million US dollars, in an extended Series B funding round. Part of the new funding, 1 billion yen, comes from AZ-COM Maruwa, a major logistics company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, which plans to use JPYC to pay fees and salaries to approximately 2,300 business partners and independent contractors. Earlier in March, Metaplanet Ventures invested 400 million yen in this Series B round. JPYC, which launched last October as Japan's first registered stablecoin, has also trialed stablecoin payments at branches of Lawson, the country's third-largest convenience store chain. Meanwhile, traditional financial institutions such as SBI Group have launched JPYSC, a yen stablecoin backed by a trust bank, and three megabanks—MUFG, SMBC, and Mizuho—are jointly developing a co-issued stablecoin.
Metaplanet CEO Explains Bitcoin Custody Setup After Coldcard Leak
Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich, whose company holds 43,000 Bitcoin, has disclosed its custody framework following concerns over a vulnerability in the Coldcard hardware wallet. He highlighted the structural risks of individual self-custody and explained that the firm uses regulated institutional-grade custodians, segregated cold storage, multi-party control, and independent oversight. He also revealed that through a business partnership with SBI VC Trade, the company utilizes the corporate service SBIVC for Prime. Finally, he stated that the vulnerability is a device-side issue, not a flaw in Bitcoin itself, and that holders should choose an appropriate custody model.
Crypto highlights for July 28, 2026. Metaplanet announced the purchase of an additional 150 Bitcoin, worth approximately 1.2 billion yen, bringing its total holdings to 3,350 Bitcoin. Meanwhile, Strategy revealed it bought another 2,500 Bitcoin at an average price of 65,000 dollars per coin, taking its total holdings to 528,000 Bitcoin. On the exchange front, Binance launched a compliant crypto trading platform in Japan through its subsidiary Sakura Exchange Bitcoin. Kraken received a business license in the United Arab Emirates, and Lido Finance introduced staking services for Solana on Ethereum Layer 2. In regulatory news, the Clarity Act, a bill on digital asset classification, passed a U.S. Senate committee vote. Circle, the issuer of USDC, applied for a U.S. banking license. Additionally, Ondo Finance partnered with Securitize to issue tokenized assets on the Avalanche network, and Storj launched SparkKitty, a decentralized storage solution for Web3 gaming.
AZ-COM Maruwa to Use JPYC Stablecoin for Fees and Salaries for 2,300 Partners
AZ-COM Maruwa Holdings, a major Japanese logistics company, will adopt the JPYC stablecoin to pay fees and salaries to approximately 2,300 business partners and independent contractors, including truck drivers. This marks the first large-scale corporate use of JPYC, the first officially registered yen-pegged stablecoin in Japan. AZ-COM Maruwa is also considering a 1 billion yen investment in JPYC Inc. to foster collaboration. The offer of faster payments aims to attract partners and address labor shortages stemming from an aging society and stricter overtime regulations. The circulating supply on JPYC's network has already exceeded 2 billion yen, and Lawson, Japan's third-largest convenience store chain, recently launched a pilot program accepting JPYC payments. Meanwhile, Metaplanet Ventures invested 400 million yen in JPYC Inc.'s Series B round. Traditional financial institutions are also competing in the stablecoin market, with SBI Group launching JPYSC and the three megabanks MUFG, SMBC, and Mizuho planning to begin transactions with a jointly issued stablecoin by fiscal year 2026.
Metaplanet to Launch New Financial Products Using Web3 — A Growth Strategy Beyond Bitcoin Holdings
Metaplanet is moving beyond simply holding Bitcoin and embarking on the launch of new financial products utilizing Web3 technology. At a WebX 2026 panel, Executive Officer Shinpei Okuno indicated that issuing corporate bonds and preferred shares is the next move, and expressed an intention to act sooner. Central to this plan is Metaplanet Securities, which joined the group on July 13, leveraging its expertise in private placement bonds to offer yield products backed by Bitcoin and aiming for daily interest payments through security tokenization. Okuno criticized the analog practices of traditional finance and envisioned the realization of T+0 settlement via Web3. He also pointed out the structural issue that a high-yield bond market effectively does not exist in Japan, and outlined a policy for Metaplanet itself to become an issuer and provide new options to investors.
Metaplanet launches Project NOVA to develop Bitcoin-backed digital credit products
Metaplanet has initiated a joint study with Metaplanet Securities, JPYC, and Progmat to develop Bitcoin-backed digital credit products under the name Project NOVA. The project aims to create new digital credit instruments, including digital corporate bonds, by using Bitcoin as a productive collateral asset rather than a passive treasury holding. It will combine Metaplanet’s Bitcoin-centered financial strategy, JPYC’s stablecoin payment infrastructure, Progmat’s security token technology, and Metaplanet Securities’ structuring and distribution expertise. The framework will explore Bitcoin-backed credit products, on-chain interest payments, digital securities management, and stablecoin-based settlement and redemption systems. No issuance timing, terms, yield, or product details have been determined at this stage.
Metaplanet becomes world's third-largest public Bitcoin holder with 43,000 BTC
Japanese corporation Metaplanet has officially become the world's third-largest publicly listed holder of Bitcoin, amassing 43,000 BTC in just two years. The company built its digital reserve from scratch and now trails only two American giants on the global stage.