Metaplanet Doubles Down: Launches Aggressive US and Japan Subsidiaries in Major Bitcoin Expansion
Metaplanet just dropped the hammer—launching twin subsidiaries in the US and Japan, turbocharging its Bitcoin strategy. No half-measures here. The move signals a full-throttle push into two of the world's largest financial markets.
Why now? Timing is everything. With regulatory clarity slowly dawning in the US and Japan’s progressive stance on digital assets, Metaplanet isn’t waiting around. They’re building bridges—and maybe burning some old ones.
What’s the play? Deepened liquidity, sharper arbitrage, and a firmer grip on cross-border Bitcoin flows. Think institutional adoption meets operational leverage. The subsidiaries will focus on custody, trading, and—of course—stacking sats on the balance sheet.
And the kicker? While traditional finance still debates whether Bitcoin is an asset, a currency, or a risk-on meme, Metaplanet’s already moving. Another reminder that in crypto, those who wait for permission… usually get left behind.
New US subsidiary targets bitcoin income
On Wednesday, Metaplanet revealed the launch of Metaplanet Income Corp., a wholly owned US subsidiary based in Miami.
With an initial capital of $15 million, this unit will focus on bitcoin income generation and derivatives trading.
The structural separation aims to distinguish Metaplanet’s Core bitcoin holdings from its revenue-generating activities.
Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich, along with Dylan LeClair and Darren Winia, will oversee the US operations.
The company stated that this MOVE is expected to have minimal impact on its consolidated financial results for the year ending December 31.
Domestic expansion with bitcoin media in Japan
Metaplanet also introduced Bitcoin Japan Inc., a Tokyo-based subsidiary located in Roppongi Hills.
This new entity will manage media, events, and the recently acquired Bitcoin.jp domain.
Responsibilities include overseeing Bitcoin Magazine Japan and the Bitcoin Japan Conference, aiming to expand Metaplanet’s influence in Japan’s bitcoin media landscape.
Directors Simon Gerovich and Yoshihisa Ikurumi will lead the Japanese initiative.
Ongoing bitcoin accumulation strategy
The twin announcements come amid Metaplanet’s broader bitcoin income business, which began in Q4 2024.
The company recently disclosed plans to raise 204.1 billion yen ($1.4 billion) through an international share offering to further boost its bitcoin treasury.
As of now, Metaplanet holds over 20,136 BTC, making it the sixth-largest public holder globally.
It trails only major companies such as MicroStrategy and Marathon Holdings, which dominate the top ranks in public bitcoin treasuries.
Bitcoin treasury rankings
According to industry data, the top three public bitcoin treasury holders are all US-based entities.
Strategy leads with 638,985 BTC, followed by Marathon Holdings with 52,477 BTC, and XXI with 43,514 BTC. Metaplanet’s aggressive acquisition strategy highlights growing international interest in corporate bitcoin reserves.
