Just-In: Metaplanet Joins ‘Bitcoin For Corporations’ to Drive Adoption

David Pokima
July 30, 2024 Updated July 31, 2024
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Highlights

  • Metaplanet has joined the Bitcoin For Corporations initiative.
  • The firm will become a founding member alongside Bitcoin Magazine and MicroStrategy.
  • It aims at increasing Bitcoin’s adoption and integration globally.

Japanese investment company Metaplanet has announced its participation as a member of the Bitcoin For Corporations initiative. This program will offer strategic partnerships to grow Bitcoin adoption and inclusion globally. This year, Bitcoin adoption has surged due to the increased presence of traditional players. 

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Metaplanet Participates in Bitcoin For Corporations 

The Bitcoin-friendly company disclosed its decision to become a founding member of the organization. In a July 30 release, Metaplanet joined the group launched by MicroStrategy and the Bitcoin Magazine. According to the release, the group aims to improve Bitcoin adoption and integration globally to foster its use cases. 

Metaplanet Inc. is pleased to announce its participation as a founding member of the Bitcoin for Corporations initiative, launched by Bitcoin Magazine and MicroStrategy. This initiative is designed to provide comprehensive resources and educational content to corporate leaders promoting the adoption and integration of Bitcoin on a global scale.”

The company added that it disclosed any financial impact resulting from the group to its shareholders. Furthermore, it pledged to advance to project in Japan including a global effort through strategic partnerships to promote Bitcoin. Leveraging on this project, firms will have educational content, and comprehensive resources to support other corporate leaders in the industry. 

Metaplanet has remained pro-Bitcoin in recent months announcing a strategic move to acquire more Bitcoin. At the moment, the company hit its target of 1 billion yen worth of assets after acquiring 20.381 BTC. The latest acquisition saw its stock price surge alongside the value of the underlying asset. 

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Global Bitcoin Adoption 

This year, Bitcoin and crypto assets have soared to new levels following renewed institutional interests. Spot Bitcoin ETF approvals saw inflows to funds as traditional players looked for a new investment window to gain market exposure. The successes of these funds led wealth managers to look to Ethereum ETFs and other assets. 

The 2024 Bitcoin Conference added to the gained momentum this year with industry leaders and political actors pledging commitments. Institutional interests in the market is tipped to usher in a new innovation drive.

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David is a finance news contributor with 4 years of experience in Blockchain Technology and Cryptocurrencies. He is interested in learning about emerging technologies and has an eye for breaking news. Staying updated with trends, David reported in several niches including regulation, partnerships, crypto assets, stocks, NFTs, etc. Away from the financial markets, David goes cycling and horse riding.
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