The Japanese company Metaplanet is targeting the acquisition of a digital bank

Japanese company Metaplanet plans to acquire a digital bank in Japan as part of the second phase of its Bitcoin-focused strategy. In an interview with the Financial Times, CEO Simon Gerovich said the firm aims to use its Bitcoin reserves to purchase cash-generating businesses.
Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Metaplanet began accumulating Bitcoin in 2024, initially as a hedge against inflation. The company currently holds 15,555 BTC and targets 210,000 BTC by 2027, which would represent around 1% of the total Bitcoin supply that will ever exist.
Gerovich described the initiative as part of a "digital gold rush," stating that Metaplanet seeks to strengthen its market position through rapid BTC accumulation, before leveraging those assets for expansion.
The strategy signals a potential shift in the company’s business model—from traditional operations toward digital finance.