Metaplanet Acquires Siiibo Securities to Launch Bitcoin Investment Products in Japan

Japan's largest corporate Bitcoin holder Metaplanet is buying Siiibo Securities for $13.1 million, gaining a securities license to offer Bitcoin-linked investment products to retail investors under its "Project Nova" strategy.

• Metaplanet will acquire 100% of Siiibo Securities for 2.1 billion yen (~$13.1 million), closing expected July 13, 2026.
• The deal gives Metaplanet a Type I Financial Instruments Business license, required to distribute financial products to Japanese retail investors.
• Metaplanet holds 40,177 BTC, making it the third-largest corporate Bitcoin holder globally and the largest in Asia.
• The company plans to develop BTC-linked bonds and other investment products for distribution through Siiibo's platform.
• Siiibo will be renamed Metaplanet Securities Inc. and serve as the foundation for a Bitcoin-centric financial ecosystem.

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