Metaplanet to Issue $6M Bonds for Bitcoin Purchase
Japanese firm aims to boost cryptocurrency holdings amid economic challenges
- Metaplanet plans to sell one billion yen in bonds to fund the purchase of nearly 100 Bitcoin.
- The company's board approved the strategy as part of a long-term investment plan.
- Stock prices surged 11.5% following the announcement, reflecting investor confidence.
- Metaplanet currently holds 141 BTC, making it Japan's largest corporate holder of the digital asset.
- The bond issuance is scheduled for June 26, with a 0.5% annual interest rate and a one-year maturity.