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Metaplanet Inc. (TYO: 3350) is a company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and has begun a strategic transformation. By leveraging Bitcoin (BTC) as its primary treasury reserve asset, Metaplanet will utilize excess cash flow and implement value-added corporate governance, including financial management strategies such as debt and equity financing, to further accumulate Bitcoin.
Southeast Asia Crypto Funding Doubles, Metaplanet Faces Shareholder Backlash
Southeast Asia's crypto sector saw financing double to $680 million in 2026, with Singapore taking the lead; Japan's Metaplanet faces shareholder backlash over its executive equity incentive plan.
Holding 23,156 BTC worth approximately $1.8 billion, Strive ranks among the top five corporate Bitcoin holders
Odaily News, According to Bitcoin News monitoring, Strive purchased 1,800 Bitcoin between August 24 and August 28 at an average price of $79,431 per coin, with the transaction totaling approximately $143 million, including fees and related expenses. This purchase increased its Bitcoin holdings from 21,356 to 23,156 BTC, valued at approximately $1.8 billion, surpassing digital asset exchange Bullish to become the fifth-largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, trailing only Strategy, Twenty One Capital, Metaplanet, and MARA Holdings. Strive accumulated nearly 3,000 Bitcoin over a 15-day period, including 1,110 BTC purchased between August 17 and August 21 for approximately $81.5 million, and 79 BTC purchased earlier in August for approximately $5 million. Strive CEO Matt Cole confirmed the purchases in a post on X on August 31. The funds for these purchases came primarily from stock sales, rather than debt financing. During this period, the number of ASST common shares increased from approximately 79.9 million to 83.5 million, and the number of SATA preferred shares also rose. The two programs are expected to raise approximately $154.6 million, with roughly $143 million used to purchase Bitcoin. SATA currently offers an annual dividend of 13%, paid on each business day. Strive stated that it has repaid all outstanding debt, currently has no margin requirements, and its Bitcoin is not collateralized. The company purchased nearly 3,000 Bitcoin in August, and ASST shares rose more than 5% on Monday, bringing their monthly gain to nearly 100%. Raising funds through stock issuance to purchase Bitcoin may lead to dilution of existing shareholders' equity, while a decline in Bitcoin's price could also pose risks.
Bitfinex Securities Lists 5 Tokenized Notes, Offering Exposure to Bitcoin Treasury Companies Including Strategy and Metaplanet
Odaily News - Bitfinex Securities, the tokenized investment platform under crypto exchange Bitfinex, has listed 5 tokenized notes, providing eligible investors with economic exposure to bitcoin treasury companies such as Strategy, Metaplanet, H100 Group, and Capital B. The platform has also listed Strategy's floating-rate perpetual preferred stock, STRC.The aforementioned notes are issued through the Luxembourg-based ORO (II) fund and managed by SICOS Securities. The underlying securities are held in custody by regulated financial institutions but do not grant investors direct ownership of shares in the corresponding companies. The products allow fractional investments starting from approximately $1 and support trading in USD, USDT, and Bitcoin, and are only available to eligible non-US investors.Bitfinex Securities stated that this marks the first time such products are available for secondary trading on a regulated tokenized securities exchange. Following the completion of a $50 million tokenized fundraising round for metals company Alkemya in August this year, the platform's total listed assets have surpassed $500 million. (Cointelegraph)
Super League raises $2.3 million in its first ATM offering
Odaily News: Super League, a bitcoin treasury subsidiary established in the U.S. by Japan's Metaplanet, has raised funds through an ATM offering for the first time since the deal was announced. Metaplanet is raising capital across capital markets on two continents.
Metaplanet to Inject 2,100 Bitcoin into Super League in ~$134.6 Million Deal, Securing ~93.6% Stake
Odaily News - Japanese Bitcoin treasury company Metaplanet will inject 2,100 Bitcoin and $2.5 million in cash into Nasdaq-listed Super League Enterprise, with an initial total investment of approximately $134.6 million.Upon completion of the transaction, Super League Enterprise will be renamed Superplanet Inc. and become a consolidated subsidiary of Metaplanet; Metaplanet is expected to hold approximately 93.6% of its issued common shares and will receive 44.86 million common shares, preferred shares, and warrants.Superplanet will continue to be listed on Nasdaq and retain its existing gaming and media businesses. The transaction adopts a private placement structure. Metaplanet has agreed to a five-year lock-up period. Superplanet will raise funds from U.S. investors, while Metaplanet will continue to raise capital through the Japanese market.Metaplanet currently holds 43,000 Bitcoin, with this injection accounting for approximately 4.9% of its holdings. Upon completion of the transaction, Superplanet will operate as its Bitcoin treasury platform targeting the U.S. market. (Bitcoin.com News)
Metaplanet 启动 BitBonds 债券发行试点，首期完成约 2 亿日元募资
Metaplanet 首席执行官 Simon Gerovich 表示，公司已启动名为 BitBonds 的新债券发行计划，并完成首次发行。此次通过全资子公司 Metaplanet Securities，在日本小额私募制度下发行第 21 至 24 系列无担保普通债券，募资总额约 2 亿日元，规模为试点性质，旨在建立后续债券发行、分销与管理框架。
Bitfinex Securities launches five tokenized notes tied to Bitcoin treasury companies such as Strategy and Metaplanet
According to Cointelegraph, Bitfinex Securities has announced the launch of five tokenized notes tracking the equity performance of Strategy, Metaplanet, Swedish H100 Group, French Capital B, as well as Strategy's variable-rate perpetual preferred shares, STRC. The notes are issued through the Luxembourg-based ORO II fund, backed by underlying securities held in custody by regulated financial institutions, but do not grant investors direct ownership of the corresponding company shares. The products support trading priced in USD, USDT, and BTC, with a minimum investment of approximately $1, and are exclusively available to qualified non-U.S. investors. Bitfinex Securities stated that this marks the first time such products have been traded on the secondary market within a regulated tokenized securities exchange, with the total value of listed assets on the platform now exceeding $500 million.
Bitfinex Securities Lists 5 Tokenized Notes, Offering Exposure to Bitcoin Treasury Companies Including Strategy and Metaplanet
Odaily News - Bitfinex Securities, the tokenized investment platform under crypto exchange Bitfinex, has listed 5 tokenized notes, providing eligible investors with economic exposure to bitcoin treasury companies such as Strategy, Metaplanet, H100 Group, and Capital B. The platform has also listed Strategy's floating-rate perpetual preferred stock, STRC.The aforementioned notes are issued through the Luxembourg-based ORO (II) fund and managed by SICOS Securities. The underlying securities are held in custody by regulated financial institutions but do not grant investors direct ownership of shares in the corresponding companies. The products allow fractional investments starting from approximately $1 and support trading in USD, USDT, and Bitcoin, and are only available to eligible non-US investors.Bitfinex Securities stated that this marks the first time such products are available for secondary trading on a regulated tokenized securities exchange. Following the completion of a $50 million tokenized fundraising round for metals company Alkemya in August this year, the platform's total listed assets have surpassed $500 million. (Cointelegraph)
Strategy may be removed from the MSCI index, with proposed rules targeting non-operating companies
Odaily News: Bitcoin News posted on X platform stating that MSCI has proposed new rules targeting "non-operating companies." According to a simulation conducted by MSCI in May 2026, Strategy would be removed from its global investable market index. Strategy, along with Metaplanet and Yellow Cake, are the three companies listed in the simulated removal from the MSCI ACWI IMI. The proposed methodology would screen companies based on their operating assets, expenses and cash flows, non-operating fair value changes, and the extent to which they rely on accumulated assets raised through financing. The final criterion would directly target Strategy's model of accumulating Bitcoin through issuing equity and debt. The rules have not yet been finalized, with the comment period ending on September 30. MSCI is expected to make a decision by October 16, and related adjustments could be implemented during the November 2026 index review.
Japan's Siiibo Securities to Rebrand as "Metaplanet Securities" Next Week, Accelerating BTC Financial Platform Push
Odaily Odaily News Siiibo Securities, the operator of a Japanese corporate bond issuance and purchase platform, announced plans to change its name to "Kabushiki Kaisha Metaplanet Securities Inc. (Metaplanet Securities Inc.)" effective July 13, 2026, and officially join the Metaplanet Group.Siiibo Securities stated that the name change is subject to approval at an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders. The company previously operated an online private placement bond issuance and purchase platform for emerging companies and individual investors under the mission of "creating free, transparent, and fair direct finance" and holds a Type I Financial Instruments Business license in Japan.Upon joining the Metaplanet Group, Siiibo will further expand its business direction. It plans to leverage the parent company's experience in Bitcoin (BTC) asset management to develop and offer BTC-based financial products to individual investors, creating a "BTC × Finance" platform.Established in 2019, Siiibo Securities currently operates an online securities platform focused on corporate bonds, offering private placement issuance and investment services. The platform has covered approximately 40 companies and over 100 bond products. After joining the Metaplanet Group, it will no longer be limited to the Venture Debt field but will explore innovative yield-generating products designed to meet diverse investor return needs.
Japanese Bitcoin Treasury Company Metaplanet Acquires Licensed Securities Firm Siiibo Securities
Odaily, Japanese Bitcoin treasury company Metaplanet has reached an agreement to acquire 100% of the equity in Siiibo Securities, a licensed Type 1 securities firm in Japan. The transaction is expected to be completed in July, after which Siiibo Securities will be renamed Metaplanet Securities.Metaplanet stated that this acquisition is its first major M&A deal and the first concrete step in executing its long-term strategy, "Project Nova," which aims to build a Bitcoin-centric financial ecosystem in Japan. By integrating Siiibo Securities' Type 1 securities license and online securities platform, Metaplanet plans to develop and distribute Bitcoin-linked yield products for Japanese investors.Metaplanet announced that its balance sheet currently holds 40,177 BTC. Following this acquisition, Metaplanet Securities will leverage its securities business license to offer new Bitcoin yield investment opportunities in the Japanese market. The company recognized the Siiibo Securities team's previous achievements in building Japan's online corporate bond market, and the merger will further promote the development of Bitcoin-related financial products in Japan.
Metaplanet transfers 1600 BTC to two new wallets
According to Onchain Lens monitoring, Metaplanet has transferred 1,600 BTC to two newly created wallets, valued at approximately $124.36 million.
Metaplanet transferred 2,400 BTC to Coinbase Prime within the last 3 hours.
According to Lookonchain data, Bitcoin mining company Metaplanet transferred 2,400 BTC, worth approximately $186 million, to Coinbase Prime over the past three hours. The institution had previously purchased 43,000 BTC at an average price of $96,191, totaling approximately $3.48 billion.
Metaplanet transfers 800 BTC to Coinbase Prime, worth approximately $62.19 million.
According to Onchain Lens, Metaplanet transferred 800 BTC to Coinbase Prime, valued at approximately $62.19 million, likely for sale.
Metaplanet transferred 1,350 BTC to Coinbase Prime, worth approximately $108 million.
According to on-chain analytics platform Lookonchain (@lookonchain), Bitcoin mining company Metaplanet transferred approximately 1,350 BTC worth around $108 million to Coinbase Prime about an hour ago. Previously, Metaplanet had cumulatively purchased 43,000 BTC, totaling approximately $3.48 billion, at an average buy price of $96,191.
Metaplanet deposits 1,000 BTC into Coinbase Prime, worth approximately $79.77 million
According to on-chain analytics platform Lookonchain (@lookonchain), Japanese Bitcoin treasury company Metaplanet deposited 1,000 BTC to Coinbase Prime about an hour ago, valued at approximately $79.77 million based on the transfer price.
Metaplanet transferred 3,881 Bitcoins in the past 3 hours, valued at approximately $247 million.
According to on-chain analysis platform Lookonchain, Metaplanet has transferred a total of 3,881 Bitcoins within the past 3 hours, worth approximately $247.3 million at current prices.
Metaplanet Cancels Over $220 Million in Warrants, Eliminating 41% of Related Shares
Odaily News: Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich published a letter to shareholders stating that the board of directors has decided to adjust the Series 10 stock subscription rights. This adjustment cancels 41% of the related shares, resets the conversion ratio to 1:410, which is the level prior to the September 2025 international offering, and writes off over $220 million in warrant value.With the cancellation of the warrants, the company's fully diluted share count decreases accordingly, and the fully diluted Bitcoin holdings per share increase by approximately 8.8%.Under the new terms, unvested warrants will become exercisable in tranches in 2029, 2030, and 2031. The originally planned 20% employee incentive pool warrants will no longer be transferred and will be cancelled as well. The company stated that it will work with global compensation consultants to design a new incentive plan to attract new employees.
Strategy opposes MSCI's proposed index screening, may be removed from the Global Investable Market Index
Bitcoin treasury company Strategy Inc. requested MSCI on August 31 to withdraw the eligibility test that could result in its removal from the Global Investable Market Index (GIMI). Executive Chairman Michael Saylor and CEO Phong Le stated that the methodology is discriminatory, arbitrary, and misguided.MSCI proposes a two-stage screening process, where companies with operating assets exceeding 50% of total assets may retain their eligibility. Those that fail this test may be disqualified if they trigger at least four of five financial indicators. Simulations show that Strategy, Metaplanet, and Yellow Cake may be removed from the index, with Strategy involving a market capitalization of approximately $23.93 billion.Strategy stated that neither U.S. GAAP nor IFRS distinguishes between operating and non-operating assets in the manner proposed by MSCI, and it lists its bitcoin treasury business as a separate operating segment. The company also has approximately 1,500 employees, a software business with annual revenue nearing $500 million, and issues bitcoin-backed credit instruments. The MSCI consultation will end on September 30, with a decision expected to be announced on October 16. (Bitcoin.com News)
Bitfinex Securities launches five tokenized notes tied to Bitcoin treasury companies such as Strategy and Metaplanet
According to Cointelegraph, Bitfinex Securities has announced the launch of five tokenized notes tracking the equity performance of Strategy, Metaplanet, Swedish H100 Group, French Capital B, as well as Strategy's variable-rate perpetual preferred shares, STRC. The notes are issued through the Luxembourg-based ORO II fund, backed by underlying securities held in custody by regulated financial institutions, but do not grant investors direct ownership of the corresponding company shares. The products support trading priced in USD, USDT, and BTC, with a minimum investment of approximately $1, and are exclusively available to qualified non-U.S. investors. Bitfinex Securities stated that this marks the first time such products have been traded on the secondary market within a regulated tokenized securities exchange, with the total value of listed assets on the platform now exceeding $500 million.
Bitfinex Securities Lists 5 Tokenized Notes, Offering Exposure to Bitcoin Treasury Companies Including Strategy and Metaplanet
Odaily News - Bitfinex Securities, the tokenized investment platform under crypto exchange Bitfinex, has listed 5 tokenized notes, providing eligible investors with economic exposure to bitcoin treasury companies such as Strategy, Metaplanet, H100 Group, and Capital B. The platform has also listed Strategy's floating-rate perpetual preferred stock, STRC.The aforementioned notes are issued through the Luxembourg-based ORO (II) fund and managed by SICOS Securities. The underlying securities are held in custody by regulated financial institutions but do not grant investors direct ownership of shares in the corresponding companies. The products allow fractional investments starting from approximately $1 and support trading in USD, USDT, and Bitcoin, and are only available to eligible non-US investors.Bitfinex Securities stated that this marks the first time such products are available for secondary trading on a regulated tokenized securities exchange. Following the completion of a $50 million tokenized fundraising round for metals company Alkemya in August this year, the platform's total listed assets have surpassed $500 million. (Cointelegraph)
Saylor sells 3,500 Bitcoin; DylanLeclair says the market didn't notice until Strategy disclosed it.
Odaily News: BitcoinTreasuries.NET posted on X platform that Metaplanet's DylanLeclair stated the market did not notice Saylor selling 3,500 Bitcoin until Strategy MSTR released its disclosure document. He also noted that looking back in the future, this will be one of the reasons for STRK’s strong trading performance. Strategy did not issue new shares, and dividends are still being paid.
Metaplanet launches Metaplanet Securities after completing acquisition of Siiibo Securities
BitcoinTreasuries.NET posted on X platform, stating that following the completion of its acquisition of Siiibo Securities, Metaplanet (3350.T) has launched Metaplanet Securities, offering BTC-backed credit facilities to Japanese investors. BTC-backed credit is on the rise.
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Metaplanet Cancels Over $220 Million in Warrants, Eliminating 41% of Related Shares
Odaily News: Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich published a letter to shareholders stating that the board of directors has decided to adjust the Series 10 stock subscription rights. This adjustment cancels 41% of the related shares, resets the conversion ratio to 1:410, which is the level prior to the September 2025 international offering, and writes off over $220 million in warrant value.With the cancellation of the warrants, the company's fully diluted share count decreases accordingly, and the fully diluted Bitcoin holdings per share increase by approximately 8.8%.Under the new terms, unvested warrants will become exercisable in tranches in 2029, 2030, and 2031. The originally planned 20% employee incentive pool warrants will no longer be transferred and will be cancelled as well. The company stated that it will work with global compensation consultants to design a new incentive plan to attract new employees.
Japan-based Bitcoin treasury company Metaplanet will establish a wholly-owned subsidiary in Hong Kong with an initial capital contribution of $1 million
Metaplanet has announced it will establish a wholly-owned subsidiary in Hong Kong, Metaplanet Asset Management Asia Limited, with an initial capital contribution of $1 million, expected to be incorporated in September 2026. The subsidiary will operate in coordination with Metaplanet Asset Management Inc., previously established in Miami, USA, and will be responsible for executing asset buy and sell trades during Asian time zones, as well as risk management operations including position and market dynamics monitoring. It will primarily invest in Bitcoin, Bitcoin-related equities, and credit instruments such as preferred securities issued by Bitcoin treasury companies.
Southeast Asia Crypto Funding Doubles, Metaplanet Faces Shareholder Backlash
Southeast Asia's crypto sector saw financing double to $680 million in 2026, with Singapore taking the lead; Japan's Metaplanet faces shareholder backlash over its executive equity incentive plan.
Metaplanet CEO Responds to Surging Options Pool, Shareholders Say Challenges Remain
Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich addressed the recently controversial 319 million share option pool, but investors expressed strong dissatisfaction over the potential severe equity dilution stemming from the five-year lock-up period, noting that key information remains missing.
Holding 23,156 BTC worth approximately $1.8 billion, Strive ranks among the top five corporate Bitcoin holders
Odaily News, According to Bitcoin News monitoring, Strive purchased 1,800 Bitcoin between August 24 and August 28 at an average price of $79,431 per coin, with the transaction totaling approximately $143 million, including fees and related expenses. This purchase increased its Bitcoin holdings from 21,356 to 23,156 BTC, valued at approximately $1.8 billion, surpassing digital asset exchange Bullish to become the fifth-largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, trailing only Strategy, Twenty One Capital, Metaplanet, and MARA Holdings. Strive accumulated nearly 3,000 Bitcoin over a 15-day period, including 1,110 BTC purchased between August 17 and August 21 for approximately $81.5 million, and 79 BTC purchased earlier in August for approximately $5 million. Strive CEO Matt Cole confirmed the purchases in a post on X on August 31. The funds for these purchases came primarily from stock sales, rather than debt financing. During this period, the number of ASST common shares increased from approximately 79.9 million to 83.5 million, and the number of SATA preferred shares also rose. The two programs are expected to raise approximately $154.6 million, with roughly $143 million used to purchase Bitcoin. SATA currently offers an annual dividend of 13%, paid on each business day. Strive stated that it has repaid all outstanding debt, currently has no margin requirements, and its Bitcoin is not collateralized. The company purchased nearly 3,000 Bitcoin in August, and ASST shares rose more than 5% on Monday, bringing their monthly gain to nearly 100%. Raising funds through stock issuance to purchase Bitcoin may lead to dilution of existing shareholders' equity, while a decline in Bitcoin's price could also pose risks.
Strategy opposes MSCI's proposed index screening, may be removed from the Global Investable Market Index
Bitcoin treasury company Strategy Inc. requested MSCI on August 31 to withdraw the eligibility test that could result in its removal from the Global Investable Market Index (GIMI). Executive Chairman Michael Saylor and CEO Phong Le stated that the methodology is discriminatory, arbitrary, and misguided.MSCI proposes a two-stage screening process, where companies with operating assets exceeding 50% of total assets may retain their eligibility. Those that fail this test may be disqualified if they trigger at least four of five financial indicators. Simulations show that Strategy, Metaplanet, and Yellow Cake may be removed from the index, with Strategy involving a market capitalization of approximately $23.93 billion.Strategy stated that neither U.S. GAAP nor IFRS distinguishes between operating and non-operating assets in the manner proposed by MSCI, and it lists its bitcoin treasury business as a separate operating segment. The company also has approximately 1,500 employees, a software business with annual revenue nearing $500 million, and issues bitcoin-backed credit instruments. The MSCI consultation will end on September 30, with a decision expected to be announced on October 16. (Bitcoin.com News)