ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Japanese listed company Metaplanet announced plans to expand its Bitcoin holdings to 10,000 by 2025. The company's CEO Simon Gerovich stated on January 5 that they will utilize the most value-added capital market tools to achieve this goal. Currently, the company holds 1,762 Bitcoins through 19 purchases, valued at approximately $173.4 million.As the largest corporate Bitcoin holder in Asia, Metaplanet ranks 15th globally among publicly listed companies in terms of Bitcoin holdings. The company plans to increase its holdings through various means such as loans, equity, and convertible bonds. The company's most recent purchase on December 23 involved 619.7 Bitcoins, accounting for over 35% of its total holdings, with an average purchase price of $77,196. Gerovich stated that if the U.S. establishes a strategic Bitcoin reserve under the new government, it could trigger a global chain reaction, with Asian countries like Japan potentially following suit.

ChainCatcher news, Bitcoin Magazine posted on the X platform revealing that Simon Gerovich, CEO of the Japanese listed company Metaplanet, stated that if Trump adopts Bitcoin as a strategic reserve, other Asian countries may follow suit.

ChainCatcher news, Japanese listed company Metaplanet releases 2024 review:Japan's stock market return rate ranks first: 2,629%;Japan's stock market value growth ranks first;BTC holdings reach 1,761 coins;Becomes the 15th largest BTC holding company in the world;Expected to be profitable for the first time since 2017;Average annual trading volume growth of 388 times.

ChainCatcher news, according to the official announcement, the Japanese listed company Metaplanet announced that it has purchased an additional 619.70 bitcoins for 9.5 billion yen (approximately 60.69 million USD), bringing its total holdings to 1,761.98 BTC.

ChainCatcher News: Japanese listed company Metaplanet announced the issuance of the fifth series of zero-interest ordinary bonds totaling 5 billion yen. The raised funds will be used to accelerate the purchase of Bitcoin, with the bond maturity date set for June 16, 2025. The company plans to secure the funds for bond repayment through the proceeds from the exercise of the 12th series of warrants.

ChainCatcher news, Japanese listed company Metaplanet announced that it will be traded on the OTCQX market in the United States under the ticker $MTPLF.

ChainCatcher news, Metaplanet expects to achieve its first comprehensive operating profit in seven years after adding cryptocurrency to its balance sheet.It stated that it expects to generate revenue of 890 million yen (approximately 5.8 million USD) for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, compared to revenue of only 261 million yen in the previous fiscal year. Operating profit is expected to reach 270 million yen, an improvement from a loss of 468 million yen last year.Metaplanet indicated that this revenue primarily comes from the sale of Bitcoin put options, which generated 520 million yen for the company.

ChainCatcher News: Japanese listed company Metaplanet announced the launch of Bitcoin Treasury Operations as an official new business line.

ChainCatcher News: Japanese listed company Metaplanet Inc. announced the issuance of its fourth series of ordinary bonds, with a total amount of 4.5 billion yen (approximately 30 million USD). The raised funds will be used to accelerate the purchase of Bitcoin.The bond has an annual interest rate of zero and is expected to mature on June 16, 2025. The redemption funds for the bonds will mainly be paid through the proceeds from the exercise of previously issued warrants. In addition, Metaplanet plans to further expand its capital operation capabilities through multiple issuances of private bonds, totaling up to 5 billion yen.

ChainCatcher news, Michael Saylor posted, "Please note that Metaplanet has chosen to adopt the Bitcoin standard," and released a picture of Metaplanet's stock price.The stock price of the Japanese listed company Metaplanet has risen since it announced in May this year that it would adopt Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset, recently reaching a high of 3,410 yen.

ChainCatcher news, Japanese listed company Metaplanet and SBI Holdings subsidiary SBI VC Trade have provided more details about their shareholder benefit program, which aims to offer additional value to shareholders through Bitcoin-related rewards. CEO Simon Gerovich stated, "This program is part of our free Bitcoin initiative so that more people in Japan can experience Bitcoin."Specifically, Metaplanet will distribute a Bitcoin reward of 30 million yen (approximately 200,000 USD) to its 2,350 shareholders. Among them, 50 winners will each receive Bitcoin worth 100,000 yen, 100 winners will each receive Bitcoin worth 30,000 yen, and 2,200 winners will each receive Bitcoin worth 10,000 yen.Previous news, Metaplanet announced plans to raise up to 9.5 billion yen (approximately 62 million USD) through a new stock subscription right to accelerate Bitcoin accumulation.

ChainCatcher news, Japanese listed company Metaplanet announced plans to raise up to 9.5 billion yen (approximately 62 million USD) through a new share subscription rights offering to accelerate Bitcoin accumulation.

ChainCatcher News: Japanese listed company Metaplanet announced that it has obtained exclusive authorization from Bitcoin Magazine Japan, aiming to promote the adoption of Bitcoin in Japan.

ChainCatcher news, according to ichainfo monitoring, MetaPlanet received 124.1 bitcoins from bitFlyer, worth approximately 11.55 million dollars.Previous news, MetaPlanet announced that it will purchase an additional 124.11 bitcoins for 1.6 billion yen.

ChainCatcher News: Japanese listed company Metaplanet announces an additional purchase of 124.11 BTC.