Metaplanet forms new venture firm as it expands Bitcoin playbook

Metaplanet has established a new venture capital firm to expand its Bitcoin strategy beyond treasury holdings. The firm will focus on investing in Japan-based Bitcoin projects in payments and lending, as well as stablecoins and tokenization startups.

• →Metaplanet launches new venture capital firm to support Bitcoin and crypto projects in Japan.
• →The firm will target investments in Bitcoin payments and lending solutions.
• →Investment focus also includes stablecoins and tokenization-focused startups.
• →This represents an expansion of Metaplanet's Bitcoin strategy beyond treasury accumulation.
• →The move signals growing institutional venture capital interest in Bitcoin infrastructure in Japan.