Metaplanet is acquiring Siiibo Securities for $13 million to develop and distribute Bitcoin-linked yield products directly to Japanese investors. This move signifies Metaplanet's strategic expansion beyond Bitcoin accumulation into active financial product development, aiming to tap into Japan's substantial household savings seeking yield.
Metaplanet will acquire Siiibo Securities for 2.1 billion yen ($13.1 million) to establish a securities arm, Metaplanet Securities, as part of its strategy to build a Bitcoin-centric financial ecosystem in Japan. The deal, expected to close in July, will leverage Siiibo's license and customer base to offer Bitcoin-related yield products.
Metaplanet posts a $725 million Q1 loss due to declining Bitcoin holdings value, despite a 14.5% increase in Bitcoin stockpile to 40,177 BTC, now the 3rd largest corporate holder. Revenue from Bitcoin options contracts surged to $15.8 million.
Metaplanet posts Q1 2026 operating income of $14.38M (73.6% margin) on $19.5M net sales, driven by surging Bitcoin option income, but records an ordinary loss of $728M due to non-cash Bitcoin valuation losses as BTC price fell 24% during the quarter.
Metaplanet, société cotée à la Bourse de Tokyo, a annoncé le 24 avril 2026 l’émission d’obligations zéro coupon de 8 milliards de yens (50 millions de dollars) intégralement souscrites par le fonds EVO Fund. Cette vingtième série, sans intérêt ni garantie, finance exclusivement l'achat de Bitcoin. Au premier trimestre 2025, l'entreprise a porté ses réserves à 40 177 BTC, se classant troisième mondial des trésoreries d’entreprises cotées. Elle a enregistré une perte nette de 619 millions de dollars sur l'exercice 2025.
Tokyo-listed Metaplanet has raised 8 billion yen ($50 million) through zero-interest bonds issued to EVO FUND. The proceeds are dedicated to increasing the company's Bitcoin treasury, further establishing its debt-driven accumulation strategy.
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