Japanese 3D housing manufacturer Lib Work announced a $3.3M Bitcoin bond strategy as part of an explosive wave of corporate cryptocurrency adoption, with over 289 companies holding $418B in BTC.
Japanese 3D housing manufacturer Lib Work announced a 500 million yen ($3.3 million) Bitcoin bond strategy, joining an increasing number of Tokyo-listed companies turning to hold cryptocurrencies.
The company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Index will acquire Bitcoin between September and December 2025 to hedge against inflation and prepare for future overseas business expansion.
This decision follows an explosive trend of Japanese companies adopting Bitcoin treasury strategies, with over 289 companies globally holding more than 3.67 million BTC, valued at about $41.8 billion.
Lib Work lists inflationary pressures and the risks of holding assets solely in cash deposits as the main motivations for its phased acquisition of Bitcoin.
The corporate Bitcoin revolution is changing traditional business in Japan.
Building on this momentum, Lib Work's announcement comes at a time of unprecedented corporate Bitcoin adoption in the Japanese open market.
Metaplanet Inc. became the world's fourth largest corporate holder with a value of $2.1 billion in 18,113 BTC after achieving a 468% Bitcoin yield in Q2 2025.
Similarly, Bakkt Holdings recently acquired a 30% stake in textile manufacturer MarushoHotta for $115 million in August, rebranding the century-old yarn manufacturer as 'Bitcoin.jp' to pivot towards a crypto funding business.
The acquisition secures the premium Bitcoin.jp domain while transforming traditional manufacturing into digital asset investment.
Meanwhile, in July, energy consulting firm Remixpoint also raised 31.5 billion yen ($215 million) specifically for Bitcoin investments, aiming to accumulate 3,000 BTC.
The company ranks as the 30th listed company with a Bitcoin holding of 1,051 BTC, expanding from Bitcoin to Ethereum, Solana, and Avalanche tokens.
In addition to these major players, game developer Gumi has announced a $106,000 Bitcoin lottery for shareholders and plans to purchase 1 billion yen ($6.58 million) worth of Bitcoin.
The company has become Japan's first public validator for Bitcoin staking service Babylon while developing blockchain games.
Additionally, SBI Holdings is preparing to launch a crypto ETF featuring direct XRP and Bitcoin allocations, as well as a hybrid fund that combines Bitcoin exposure with gold.
This financial giant holds a 9% stake in Ripple and expects its portfolio company to go public within two years.
Regulatory frameworks drive institutional cryptocurrency integration.
With a clear legal framework and supportive government policies, Japan's favorable regulatory environment has been a key factor in corporate adoption of Bitcoin, thus supporting this wave of corporate adoption.
The Financial Services Agency plans to officially recognize crypto assets as financial products by 2026 under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act.
Similarly, the country's recently proposed tax reform may lower the capital gains tax on cryptocurrencies from as high as 55% to a flat 20%.
A survey by the Japan Blockchain Association found that under the reformed tax structure, 84% of current cryptocurrency holders and 12% of non-holders would increase their purchasing volume.
Recently, Japan is preparing to approve its first yen-denominated stablecoin in August, with Tokyo-based JPYC aiming to issue 1 trillion yen ($6.8 billion) within three years.
This stance sharply contrasts with China's recent authoritative halt to stablecoin exploration on the grounds of potential threats to the economy.
Recognizing these advantages, U.S. Bitcoin, supported by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, is seeking acquisitions in Asia, including publicly listed Japanese companies, to expand its Bitcoin holdings.
The strategy takes advantage of Japan's retail trading culture and the growing regulatory openness towards cryptocurrency investment.
Meanwhile, financial institutions including CMB International Securities have launched 24/7 Bitcoin trading services in Hong Kong, while targeting expansion into the Japanese market.
With the accelerated growth of institutional demand in the Asia-Pacific market, over 40 companies have submitted inquiries for stablecoin licenses.
The result of this corporate Bitcoin treasury trend has generated substantial shareholder value, with Metaplanet achieving over 1,000% shareholder growth and reaching 128,000 shareholders.
Since adopting the Bitcoin standard, the company has doubled its Bitcoin holdings for 60 consecutive days over a span of 475 days.
Looking ahead, regulatory evolutions include proposals for Bitcoin ETFs and potential national Bitcoin reserves, with MP Akira Hamada calling for strategic Bitcoin accumulation, similar to initiatives in Argentina and Russia.
For now, Japan's comprehensive approach has placed the country among Asia's leading cryptocurrency adoption centers, while adoption rates in Hong Kong are also thriving.
