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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.
4% Annual Interest Rate, Metaplanet Launches Its First Bitbonds Issuance in Japan
: BitcoinTreasuries.NET posted on platform X that Metaplanet, through Metaplanet Securities, has launched its first Bitbonds issuance in Japan for select shareholders, with an annual interest rate of 4%. This makes Metaplanet a treasury company that raises funds at the lowest capital cost to purchase more BTC.
Metaplanet subsidiary Bitcoin Japan plans to raise 9.66 billion yen to launch Bitcoin reserves
According to Bitcoin Magazine, Metaplanet subsidiary Bitcoin Japan announced that it has signed a convertible bond financing agreement with EVO Fund, planning to raise 9.66 billion yen to establish a Bitcoin reserve, with the first Bitcoin purchase amount exceeding 662 million yen.
JPYC, the issuer of the yen-pegged stablecoin, has completed a $17.62 million Series B extension round.
According to NADA NEWS, JPYC, the issuer and operator of the Japanese yen-pegged stablecoin JPYC, announced that it has raised an additional $17.62 million in the second closing of its Series B funding round. Combined with the first closing, the total funds raised are expected to reach approximately $28.93 million. Participating investors include NCB Venture Capital, Metaplanet, Kitao Bank, and Yokohama Capital, among others. The newly raised capital will be primarily used for system and application development, hiring talent for business expansion, stablecoin issuance and redemption, trading, payments, management-related operations, and new strategic investments. JPYC stated that, as of April 15, its cumulative issuance has exceeded approximately $13.21 million. The stablecoin is currently supported on Avalanche, Ethereum, and Polygon, and the company is considering adding support for Kaia and Arc.
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.
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.
Metaplanet, Holding 43,000 BTC, Researches Bitcoin-Backed Digital Bonds
on July 10, 2026, Metaplanet announced a joint research initiative with JPYC, Progmat, and Metaplanet Securities to explore Bitcoin-backed digital credit products. The plan involves using Bitcoin as collateral for tokenization tools, including settlements via a yen-pegged stablecoin and digital corporate bonds managed by security tokens. As of the end of the second quarter of 2026, Metaplanet held approximately 43,000 BTC, valued at $2.75 billion based on Saturday's BTC exchange rate. Metaplanet stated that the research has not yet yielded a product, and no issuance date, interest rate, product structure, or sales method has been determined. Its 43,000 BTC holdings have not been staked to any specific product at this stage. (Bitcoin.com News).
Metaplanet, JPYC, and Progmat Launch Joint Research on Bitcoin-Backed Digital Credit Products
Metaplanet, JPYC, and Progmat have initiated a joint research study on Bitcoin-backed digital credit products that support round-the-clock trading and daily interest accrual. (Solid Intel)
Metaplanet Increases Bitcoin Holdings by Another 2,823 BTC, Total Holdings Rise to 43,000 BTC
According to an announcement released on Metaplanet Inc.'s official X account, Japanese listed Bitcoin treasury company Metaplanet (Tokyo Stock Exchange code: 3350) announced the purchase of an additional 2,823 BTC, bringing the total cumulative Bitcoin holdings to 43,000 BTC.
Metaplanet Delays Preferred Stock Listing Plan Due to Structural Challenges in the Japanese Market
Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich stated that the company has postponed its planned listings of the Mars and Mercury preferred shares due to the immaturity of Japan’s preferred stock market and restrictions imposed by exchange rules. He explained that Japanese exchanges require preferred share dividends to be supported by sustainable, recurring cash flows, while Metaplanet still needs to demonstrate that its Bitcoin revenue business can generate stable returns across varying market conditions. Additionally, the company plans to distribute dividends monthly, whereas the Japanese market typically follows annual or semi-annual dividend schedules, and the related infrastructure remains under development. Metaplanet currently holds 40,177 BTC, and its stock price has declined 25% year-to-date.
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4% Annual Interest Rate, Metaplanet Launches Its First Bitbonds Issuance in Japan
: BitcoinTreasuries.NET posted on platform X that Metaplanet, through Metaplanet Securities, has launched its first Bitbonds issuance in Japan for select shareholders, with an annual interest rate of 4%. This makes Metaplanet a treasury company that raises funds at the lowest capital cost to purchase more BTC.
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 plans to launch monthly dividend-paying preferred stock through a new securities firm
BitcoinTreasuries.NET posted on X platform, stating that DylanLeClair revealed Metaplanet's next plan is to launch monthly dividend-paying preferred stock through its new securities firm, Metaplanet Securities. DylanLeClair said: "We will do everything we can to make this happen."
Capital Research increases its stake in Metaplanet to approximately 136 million shares, remaining the largest shareholder
Japan-listed Bitcoin treasury company Metaplanet announced on July 21 that Capital Research and Management Company, an investment management company under the large U.S. asset management institution Capital Group, increased its shareholding stake from 9.32% to 10.63%. As of July 13, the institution held approximately 136 million ordinary shares, an increase of approximately 17.41 million shares compared to prior holdings, officially crossing the major shareholder threshold and continuing to rank as Metaplanet's largest shareholder.
Metaplanet subsidiary Bitcoin Japan plans to raise 9.66 billion yen to launch Bitcoin reserves
According to Bitcoin Magazine, Metaplanet subsidiary Bitcoin Japan announced that it has signed a convertible bond financing agreement with EVO Fund, planning to raise 9.66 billion yen to establish a Bitcoin reserve, with the first Bitcoin purchase amount exceeding 662 million yen.
Metaplanet plans to issue bonds and preferred stock in Japan
Metaplanet plans to issue bonds and preferred stock in Japan to build a bitcoin-based digital credit market. (Cointelegraph)