Metaplanet is the 9th largest corporate holder of Bitcoin with 10,000 BTC worth over $1 billion. Its stock price has gained over 2,000% since 2024.
Japan’s Metaplanet Hits 10,000 Bitcoin, Overtakes Coinbase
Metaplanet has acquired an additional 1,112 Bitcoin for $117.2 million, bringing its total holdings to 10,000 BTC and overtaking Coinbase to become the ninth-largest publicly traded holder of Bitcoin.
Crypto group Tron to go public in US via reverse-merger with SRM
Hong Kong-based crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun's blockchain group Tron will go public in the United States in a reverse merger with SRM Entertainment , the companies said on Monday.
Which Crypto Will Boom in 2025? Experts Point to Bitcoin Solaris as the Ultimate Bitcoin Successor
The crypto market is buzzing with speculation, but one question dominates every investor’s mind: Which crypto will boom in 2025? While many tokens are battling for attention, a growing wave of experts and insiders are pointing toward a rising star that blends legacy,
Why Bain Capital, KKR and other PE firms are investing in Japanese companies
Many Japanese conglomerates are looking to streamline operations and focus on core businesses, leading to divestitures and carve-outs,' said Clifford Chance's Michihiro Nishi.
Mercury rises to mid-summer levels in wide areas of Japan
Extremely hot weather hit wide areas in Japan from the Kyushu to Hokuriku regions on Monday. Weather officials say people should continue to stay alert for heatstroke on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
PM nominee stresses stronger Seoul-Tokyo ties in meeting with Japanese PM adviser
Prime Minister nominee Kim Min-seok on Monday expressed his hope for deepening relations between South Korea and Japan during a meeting with a high-ranking Japanese official. "This year is ... ( read original story ...)
Japan supermarket rice prices fall for third straight week
Japan's average supermarket rice prices fell for the third straight week through June 8, data showed on Monday, reflecting the release of cut-price grain from the government's emergency stockpile. ( read original story ...)
Tariffs big part of discussions as Troy leaders visit Japan
Japanese business leaders meeting with Troy city and development officials had a common topic on their minds — tariffs. ( read original story ...)
One-Step Route to Complex Molecules Using ortho-Quinodimethanes
The Diels–Alder reaction is a widely used tool for building complex ring structures but often requires difficult-to-make starting materials. ( read original story ...)
Asuka Cruises Reveals Deployment for 2025-26
Asuka Cruises recently announced the deployment of its two ships for the second half of 2025 and early 2026. According to the website of the Japan-based cruise line, bookings for the new cruise ... ( read original story ...)
Crown Haitai Confectionery employees to perform Korean traditional music at Osaka Expo site
Executives and employees of a Korean confectionery company, Crown Haitai Confectionery, will take center stage in Japan later this month — not to sell sweets, but to perform centuries-old Korean ... ( read original story ...)
Metaplanet raises $210M in zero-interest bonds to expand Bitcoin holdings
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has issued $210M in zero-interest bonds, whose proceeds will be used for additional Bitcoin purchases.
Metaplanet’s Bitcoin holdings hits 10,000 BTC, beating Coinbase
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet’s latest 1,112 Bitcoin purchase has finally tipped its total Bitcoin holdings to 10,000 BTC, surpassing Coinbase as the seventh-largest publicly traded company with ...
Police officer fires pistol by accident near Osaka expo, no one hurt
A police officer accidentally fired a pistol inside a vehicle parked near the venue of the World Exposition in Osaka, police said Mon ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks climb as exporter issues sought on weaker yen
Tokyo stocks climbed Monday as exporter shares were bought on a weaker yen, with the U.S. dollar rising on the prospects of higher in ... ( read original story ...)