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Metaplanet buys 1,005 BTC, issues over $200M in 0% bonds to acquire more Bitcoin

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Japan’s Metaplanet Inc. has intensified its aggressive Bitcoin (BTC) strategy, acquiring an additional 1,005 BTC and issuing ¥30 billion in zero-interest ordinary bonds to expand its holdings even further.

The Tokyo-based company disclosed the move in a public filing on June 30, confirming that it spent ¥15.648 billion (approximately $108 million) to complete the latest purchase at an average price of ¥15,569,831, or around $107,430 per Bitcoin.

Metaplanet’s BTC holding has surged past Galaxy Digital and CleanSpark

With this latest acquisition, Metaplanet’s total Bitcoin holdings now stand at 13,350 BTC, valued at over $1.4 billion at current market prices.

Metaplanet has officially become the fifth-largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, overtaking both Galaxy Digital, which holds 12,830 BTC, and CleanSpark, with 12,502 BTC.

This leap comes just a week after the company surpassed Tesla in total Bitcoin reserves, highlighting Metaplanet’s rapid rise among top public BTC holders worldwide.

Just three months ago, the firm held only 3,350 BTC, meaning it has added an impressive 10,000 BTC in a span of weeks, showcasing its unparalleled accumulation pace.

CEO Simon Gerovich emphasised the speed of progress, noting that the firm hit its year-end goal of 10,000 BTC by June 16, far ahead of schedule.

Metaplanet has been funding the Bitcoin spree with 0% bonds

To support its ambitious accumulation strategy, Metaplanet has issued 18 series of 0% ordinary bonds, and it has now issued its 19th series of ordinary bonds worth ¥30 billion, or roughly $207 million, to EVO FUND.

The bonds, which carry zero interest and mature in December 2025, will partly refinance ¥1.75 billion in existing secured debt and partly fund further Bitcoin acquisitions.

This zero-interest bond issuance underlines investor confidence in Metaplanet’s long-term strategy and reflects institutional appetite for exposure to Bitcoin-linked growth without direct crypto risk.

Despite the absence of interest, the bond was swiftly secured, underscoring the unique positioning of Metaplanet in bridging traditional finance with digital assets.

Metaplanet shares jumped 10% after the announcement

Following the Bitcoin purchase news, Metaplanet’s stock surged over 10% on Monday, climbing to ¥1,647 per share, according to Google Finance data.

The stock has now gained 53.5% in the past month and is up a staggering 370.7% year-to-date, reflecting growing investor enthusiasm for its Bitcoin-centric strategy.

Even though Metaplanet remains Japan’s most shorted stock, the positive market reaction suggests a shift in sentiment as institutional and retail investors take note of its performance.

The BTC Yield, a key metric used by the company to track Bitcoin’s value growth per share, jumped from 95.6% to 129.4% in the April–June quarter, further validating its approach.

Looking beyond 2025 with the ‘555 Million Plan’

Metaplanet has made it clear that Bitcoin is more than a treasury asset—it’s a cornerstone of its business model and a hedge against inflation and fiat devaluation.

Earlier this month, the company launched its “555 Million Plan,” aiming to raise ¥555 billion ($5.4 billion) to accumulate 210,000 BTC by 2027, or 1% of Bitcoin’s total supply.

This goal marks a dramatic expansion from its earlier target of 21,000 BTC by 2026 and signals the company’s long-term commitment to becoming a global Bitcoin powerhouse.

Although scepticism persists, especially from traditional investors, Metaplanet’s transparency and pace of execution have drawn attention across markets.

As Bitcoin (BTC) trades around $107,786 and macroeconomic uncertainty lingers, Metaplanet’s bold strategy may continue to redefine corporate treasury management in Asia and beyond.

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Divided Fed proposes rule to ease capital requirements for big Wall Street banks

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The Federal Reserve on Wednesday proposed easing a key capital rule that banks say has limited their ability to operate, drawing dissent from at least two officials who say the move could undermine important safeguards.

Known as the enhanced supplementary leverage ratio, the measure regulates the quantity and quality of capital banks should be keeping on their balance sheets. The rule emanated from a post-financial crisis effort to ensure the stability of the nation’s largest banks.

However, in recent years as bank reserves have built and concerns have grown over Treasury market liquidity, Wall Street executives and Fed officials have pushed to roll back the requirements. The regulations targeted treat all capital the same.

“This stark increase in the amount of relatively safe and low-risk assets on bank balance sheets over the past decade or so has resulted in the leverage ratio becoming more binding,” Fed Chair Jerome Powell said in a statement. “Based on this experience, it is prudent for us to reconsider our original approach.”

The Fed board put the proposal open for a 60-day public comment window.

In its draft form, the measure would call for reducing the top-tier capital big banks must hold by 1.4%, or some $13 billion, for holding companies. Subsidiaries would see a larger drop, of $210 billion, which would still be held by the parent bank. The standard applies the same rules to so-called globally systemic important banks as well as their subsidiaries.

The rule would lower capital requirements to range of 3.5% to 4.5% from the current 5%, with subsidiaries put in the same range from a previous level of 6%.

Current Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman and Governor Christopher Waller released statements supporting the changes.

“The proposal will help to build resilience in U.S. Treasury markets, reducing the likelihood of market dysfunction and the need for the Federal Reserve to intervene in a future stress event,” Bowman stated. “We should be proactive in addressing the unintended consequences of bank regulation, including the bindingness of the eSLR, while ensuring the framework continues to promote safety, soundness, and financial stability.”

On the whole, the plan seeks to loosen up banks to take on more lower-risk inventory such as Treasurys, which are now treated essentially the same as high-yield bonds for capital purposes. Fed regulators essentially are looking for the capital requirements to serve as a safety net rather than a bind on activity.

However, Governors Adriana Kugler and Michael Barr, the former vice chair of supervision, said they would oppose the move.

“Even if some further Treasury market intermediation were to occur in normal times, this proposal is unlikely to help in times of stress,” Barr said in a separate statement. “In short, firms will likely use the proposal to distribute capital to shareholders and engage in the highest return activities available to them, rather than to meaningfully increase Treasury intermediation.”

The leverage ratio has come under criticism for essentially penalizing banks for holding Treasurys. Official documents released Wednesday say the new regulations align with so-called Basel standards, which set standards for banks globally.

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Tillis’ retirement announcement draws reactions from Trump critic Jeff Flake, Bernie Sanders: ‘A cult’

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Former Senator Jeff Flake, one of President Donald Trump’s most vocal critics during his first administration, reacted to Sen. Thom Tillis’ retirement plans on Sunday.

Tillis, who was one of the most vulnerable Republicans in the 2026 cycle, had faced threats from Trump to endorse a challenger after Tillis voted against the president’s ‘big, beautiful bill,’ on Saturday night.

In an X post, Flake speculated that Tillis could have won re-election, but only if he took certain positions.

‘He could win again, but only by taking positions he doesn’t believe in,’ Flake, who served as U.S. ambassador to Turkey during the Biden administration, said.

‘It’s an honor to serve in the Senate — but not at any cost,’ he added.

Tillis said on Sunday that he plans to retire at the end of his term in 2026. In a statement, the North Carolina Republican referenced ‘the greatest form of hypocrisy in American politics.’

‘When people see independent thinking on the other side, they cheer,’ Tillis said. ‘But when those very same people see independent thinking coming from their side, they scorn, ostracize, and even censure.’

‘In Washington over the last few years, it’s become increasingly evident that leaders who are willing to embrace bipartisanship, compromise, and demonstrate independent thinking are becoming an endangered species,’ he added.

Tillis added that the choice broke down to either spending time with his family or navigating ‘the political theater and partisan gridlock,’ in Washington, D.C.

‘It’s not a hard choice, and I will not be seeking re-election,’ he said.

Senator Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., also reacted to Tillis’ announcement with a criticism of Trump.

‘I do not agree with N.C. Senator Thom Tillis on much. But he’s right on this,’ Sanders’ post began.

He added, ‘Trump’s Republican Party does not allow for independent thought. The Republican Party today is a cult. Either you do as Trump wants, or you’re out. Pathetic.’

On Saturday evening, Trump blasted Tillis as a ‘grandstander’ and expressed interest in interviewing potential primary challengers.

‘Numerous people have come forward wanting to run in the Primary against ‘Senator Thom’ Tillis,’ Trump said on Truth Social. 

‘I will be meeting with them over the coming weeks, looking for someone who will properly represent the Great People of North Carolina and, so importantly, the United States of America. Thank you for your attention to this matter!’ he added.

Fox News Digital’s Alex Miller contributed to this report.

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