$BTC In a move that has sent ripples through both the traditional finance and crypto communities, Tokyo-listed investment firm Metaplanet Inc. has officially stepped into the Bitcoin arena. On May 12, 2025, the company announced the acquisition of 1,241 BTC for a staggering ¥18.4 billion (approximately $118 million USD), making it one of the most significant corporate crypto investments ever seen in Japan.

This isn’t just a headline-grabbing buy—it’s a strategic pivot, signaling what could be a major turning point in Asia’s institutional crypto adoption.$BTC