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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.
Metaplanet Receives Shareholder Approval to Take Control of Super League Enterprise
Odaily reports: Metaplanet founder and CEO Simon Gerovich announced that the transaction between Metaplanet and Nasdaq-listed company Super League Enterprise (ticker: SLE) has been approved by the company's shareholders' meeting. Metaplanet will inject 2,100 BTC and $2.5 million in cash into SLE, with a total value of approximately $134.6 million, in exchange for controlling stake. As consideration for the transaction, Metaplanet will receive approximately 44.86 million newly issued shares of SLE common stock, preferred stock, and warrants, with the common stock issuance price set at $3 per share. Upon completion of the transaction, Metaplanet will hold approximately 95.7% of SLE's issued common stock and become its controlling shareholder. After the transaction is completed, SLE will serve as Metaplanet's U.S.-listed Bitcoin treasury platform, helping it access U.S. capital markets and expand its financing capabilities. Combined with Metaplanet Securities established in Japan, the transaction will enable Metaplanet to form complementary platforms in the two major capital markets of the United States and Japan, and further advance its business layout in areas such as Bitcoin treasury, financial services, financial products, and asset management.
Metaplanet Issues 52 Billion Yen Zero-Coupon Convertible Bonds for Debt Repayment and Share Buybacks
Odaily News: Metaplanet has announced the issuance of zero-coupon euro-yen convertible bonds maturing in 2031, with a total scale of 52 billion yen, issued at 102.5% of face value. The bonds will be listed on the Singapore Exchange on October 29, with Merrill Lynch International serving as sole bookrunner. Net proceeds of approximately 51.9 billion yen will be raised, of which approximately 23.6 billion yen will be used to repay the Bitcoin-backed credit facility, which currently has an outstanding balance of approximately $650 million; up to 28.3 billion yen will be used for share buybacks, covering approximately 97.94 million shares, representing approximately 7.1% of issued shares, to offset potential dilution and increase Bitcoin holdings per share. This financing is a key component of Metaplanet's "Project Nova" strategy. Metaplanet currently holds 44,000 Bitcoin, with operations spanning financing, asset management, settlement, and financial product development, and plans to transform from a Bitcoin holder into a Bitcoin-centric native financial platform. The company completed the acquisition of Metaplanet Securities and Superplanet (Nasdaq: SUPA) in 2026, establishing them as the operational foundation for Japan-U.S. capital markets.
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.
Facing Potential Removal, MSCI's New Rules to Take Effect in 2026, Strategy and Metaplanet Affected
Odaily News: MSCI has announced the formal adoption of its Non-Operating Company Index Exclusion Rules, which will be implemented during the November 2026 index review and take effect after the close of trading on November 30. Under the new rules, MSCI will first assess whether a company holds substantial operating assets; companies that fail the initial screening will undergo five financial ratio tests; if at least four exclusion criteria are triggered, the company will be ineligible for index inclusion. Bitcoin treasury companies Strategy and Metaplanet face potential removal, with the final list to be announced on November 11. JPMorgan previously estimated that if Strategy is removed from the MSCI index, it could face approximately $2.8 billion in selling pressure.
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.
Facing Potential Removal, MSCI's New Rules to Take Effect in 2026, Strategy and Metaplanet Affected
Odaily News: MSCI has announced the formal adoption of its Non-Operating Company Index Exclusion Rules, which will be implemented during the November 2026 index review and take effect after the close of trading on November 30. Under the new rules, MSCI will first assess whether a company holds substantial operating assets; companies that fail the initial screening will undergo five financial ratio tests; if at least four exclusion criteria are triggered, the company will be ineligible for index inclusion. Bitcoin treasury companies Strategy and Metaplanet face potential removal, with the final list to be announced on November 11. JPMorgan previously estimated that if Strategy is removed from the MSCI index, it could face approximately $2.8 billion in selling pressure.
Capital Outflows Could Reach $8.8 Billion as MSCI Plans to Remove Strategy and Other Bitcoin Treasury Companies from Global Equity Indexes
Bitcoin News posted on X that MSCI is advancing a proposed methodology that would classify Michael Saylor's Strategy, Japan's Metaplanet, and other digital asset treasury companies as "non-operating" enterprises, potentially excluding them from the MSCI Global Investable Market Indexes. JPMorgan estimates that passive funds tracking MSCI indexes may be forced to sell $2.8 billion worth of MSTR shares; if other index providers adopt similar rules, the broader capital outflow could reach $8.8 billion. Strategy's reverse analysis shows that MSCI-tracking funds hold approximately 3.1% of its outstanding shares; a final decision is expected around October 16, with implementation potentially beginning on November 30.
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.
From "Asia's second" to "world's second": Metaplanet becomes the world's second-largest BTC treasury company in just 2 years
Odaily News: Today, Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich published a lengthy post on X stating that Metaplanet completed Bitcoin sales and buybacks in the third quarter. The sale volume exceeded the total outstanding principal of the company's bonds, borrowings, and other interest-bearing liabilities, after which the buyback volume exceeded the sale volume, resulting in a net increase of 1,000 Bitcoin.As of September 30, Metaplanet holds 44,000 Bitcoin, making it the world's second-largest publicly listed Bitcoin treasury company. The company has also introduced a net interest income strategy aimed at establishing a sustained revenue stream and reducing its cost of capital.It is worth noting that in October 2024, Metaplanet's BTC holdings increased to 1,018.17, at which time it ranked second only to Boyaa Interactive in Asia, making it "Asia's second-largest corporate Bitcoin holder."
Japanese tech stocks with popular concepts strengthened, Gate covers diverse popular Japanese stock targets
on September 24, Japanese stocks related to digital assets, semiconductors, and data centers showed active performance. According to Japanese stock market data on the Gate platform, Metaplanet (3350) rose 20.16% to approximately $2.00; Ibiden (4062) rose 14.62% to approximately $142.00; Data Section (3905) rose 13.61% to approximately $11.00.Gate has established a trading service system covering four core markets: US stocks, Japanese stocks, Hong Kong stocks, and Korean stocks, supporting over 10,000 US stocks and ETFs, more than 1,500 Hong Kong stocks, over 1,000 Korean stocks, and approximately 300 Japanese stocks, covering a total of over 12,800 global stock and ETF assets. Gate supports users in participating in global stock trading through a one-stop experience using USDT, and offers fractional share trading with a minimum investment of 0.01 shares and corresponding stock dividend rights. The platform also supports cross-brokerage transfers for US and Hong Kong stocks, as well as corporate actions such as stock splits and reverse splits, further optimizing the stock investment service experience.
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)
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Vanguard ETF First Discloses Holding 4.5 Million Metaplanet Shares, Gains Indirect Bitcoin Exposure
According to Coin Bureau, Vanguard, an asset management firm with $13 trillion in assets under management, has gained indirect exposure to Bitcoin by investing in Japanese bitcoin treasury company Metaplanet through its VSS ETF. The ETF initially disclosed holdings of approximately 4.5 million Metaplanet shares, valued at around $7.5 million.
Metaplanet's US Bitcoin treasury subsidiary Super League adds 4 BTC, total holdings reach 7 BTC
Bitcoin Treasuries posted on X that Super League (SLE), the US Bitcoin treasury subsidiary of Japan's Metaplanet, purchased an additional 4 BTC before the transaction closed, bringing its total holdings to 7 BTC. This will enable Metaplanet to access capital markets on two continents.
The world's second-largest asset manager Vanguard's ETF buys Metaplanet for the first time, acquiring 4.5 million shares
Odaily Report: Vanguard's small-cap ETF VSS, which manages $13 trillion in assets, has disclosed for the first time a purchase of 4.5 million shares in Bitcoin treasury company Metaplanet (3350.T), valued at $7.5 million. Vanguard is the world's second-largest asset manager, and this move marks its increased Bitcoin exposure through a Bitcoin treasury company. (Bitcoin Treasuries)
Holds over 90% controlling stake in Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin treasury company, Metaplanet to inject 2,100 BTC and $2.5 million
Odaily reports: Bitcoin News posted on X that Super League shareholders approved the relevant transaction on October 16. Metaplanet will inject 2,100 BTC and $2.5 million to acquire 44.86 million shares at $3 per share. Upon completion of the transaction, the company will be renamed Superplanet, with its ticker changed to SUPA, and Metaplanet will hold over 90% of the shares during a five-year lock-up period. Superplanet plans to further purchase Bitcoin through the issuance of perpetual preferred stock, and the transaction is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter.
Metaplanet's Acquisition of Nasdaq-Listed SLE Approved, Expanding Its U.S. Capital Market Footprint
Metaplanet Founder and CEO Simon Gerovich announced that the transaction between Metaplanet and Nasdaq-listed Super League Enterprise (ticker: SLE) has been formally approved at the latter's shareholders' meeting. Pursuant to the agreement, Metaplanet will contribute 2,100 Bitcoin and $2.5 million in cash (with a combined value of approximately $134.6 million) in exchange for approximately 44.86 million shares of common stock, preferred stock, and warrants of SLE. Upon completion of the transaction, Metaplanet will hold approximately 95.7% of SLE's outstanding common shares, making it the controlling shareholder.