Metaplanet agreed to acquire 100% of Siiibo Securities for $13 million as the bitcoin treasury company moves to build a regulated financial platform in Japan. The company said Siiibo will be renamed Metaplanet Securities after closing, with completion procedures planned for August 2026 and CEO Simon Gerovich separately stating closing is expected in July. The acquisition aims to develop bitcoin-related yield products for Japanese investors, supported by the 40,177 BTC on Metaplanet's balance sheet as of June 12, 2026. Japan's households hold approximately $7.4 trillion across cash, deposits, and low-yield products, creating demand for higher-return investment options as inflation and rising rates push investors to seek alternatives.
Metaplanet Acquires Siiibo Securities for $13 Million
Metaplanet's supplemental materials put the total acquisition price at $13 million (¥2.1 billion) for common and preferred shares combined. The company expects Siiibo to become a wholly owned subsidiary, with completion procedures planned for August 2026. Gerovich separately said closing is expected in July. The company said the deal is the first concrete step in Project Nova, the company's long-term plan to create a bitcoin-centered financial ecosystem in Japan. Gerovich stated: "By bringing Siiibo's online securities platform into the group, we will develop and distribute bitcoin-related yield products directly to Japanese investors, supported by the 40,177 BTC on our balance sheet."
Siiibo Holds Type I Financial Instruments Business License
Siiibo is registered as a Type I Financial Instruments Business Operator under Japan's Financial Instruments and Exchange Act. That license allows it to structure and distribute financial products. Founded in 2019 and based in Tokyo, Siiibo runs an online private placement bond platform and has supported more than 40 companies and over 100 bond issues. Siiibo is a pioneer in Japan's online corporate bond market. Siiibo CEO Kazuki Komura and the existing team are expected to remain involved after the transaction. Metaplanet said existing customers will continue to receive services as before.
Metaplanet Holds 40,177 BTC as of June 12, 2026
Metaplanet holds 40,177 BTC on its balance sheet as of June 12, 2026. The company says that makes it Asia's largest corporate bitcoin holder, the third-largest globally, and the only non-U.S. company in the global top 10. The acquisition is designed to turn its treasury position into a broader financial business. Metaplanet plans to develop and distribute bitcoin-related yield products, digital securities, bitcoin-backed preferred shares, lending services, and other BTC-linked instruments through Metaplanet Securities.
Project Nova Plans Bitcoin-Backed Securities and Lending
Metaplanet wants to capture part of Japan's investment shift toward higher returns. The company estimates that households hold about $7.4 trillion (¥1.190 quadrillion) across cash, deposits, government bonds, domestic money-market funds, monthly-distribution funds, and corporate bonds. Much of that capital remains in low-yield products. The company says Metaplanet Securities will provide financial products to Japanese investors, including its roughly 250,000 shareholders. Metaplanet plans to develop bitcoin-related yield products, digital securities, bitcoin-backed preferred shares, and lending services through the platform.
FAQ
What is Metaplanet acquiring and for how much?
Metaplanet agreed to acquire 100% of Siiibo Securities for $13 million (¥2.1 billion) for common and preferred shares combined, with closing expected in July or completion procedures planned for August 2026.
How much bitcoin does Metaplanet hold?
Metaplanet holds 40,177 BTC on its balance sheet as of June 12, 2026, making it Asia's largest corporate bitcoin holder and the third-largest globally according to the company.
What license does Siiibo Securities hold?
Siiibo is registered as a Type I Financial Instruments Business Operator under Japan's Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, which allows it to structure and distribute financial products.
