Metaplanet launches investment arm to develop Bitcoin ecosystem

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Anastasiia Chabaniuk

12.03.2026

Metaplanet launches investment arm to develop Bitcoin ecosystem — Metaplanet invests $27M in Japan’s Bitcoin infrastructure

Japanese company Metaplanet, the largest publicly listed Bitcoin holder in Asia, has announced the creation of a new investment subsidiary, Metaplanet Ventures K.K. The firm plans to allocate around $27 million over the next two to three years to support the development of Bitcoin-related financial infrastructure in Japan.

Metaplanet currently holds more than 35,000 BTC and has previously focused primarily on accumulating the cryptocurrency as a treasury reserve asset. The company now plans to expand its strategy by supporting businesses building services and infrastructure for digital assets.

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The new unit will operate across three main initiatives. The first focuses on venture investments in companies at different growth stages working on lending services, payment solutions, Lightning infrastructure, stablecoins, custody platforms, derivatives and asset tokenization.

The second initiative will function as an incubator for early-stage Bitcoin and digital infrastructure startups, providing seed funding along with access to Metaplanet’s investor network, distribution channels and operational infrastructure. The third initiative is a grant program for open-source developers, researchers and educational projects focused on Bitcoin, aimed at strengthening the domestic talent pipeline and supporting the broader community.

Where the program will begin

The first investment by Metaplanet Ventures will be approximately ¥400 million (around $2.7 million) in JPYC Inc., a company issuing a yen-pegged stablecoin. The deal is expected to be finalized in April through a loan from the parent company.

Metaplanet says the new initiative is partly driven by upcoming regulatory changes. Japan plans to classify Bitcoin as a regulated financial asset by 2028, which could require significant expansion of infrastructure for custody, settlement, compliance, lending and payment systems. At the same time, the company emphasized that its core strategy remains the accumulation and long-term holding of Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset.

Why Metaplanet is expanding its Bitcoin strategy

Metaplanet has become one of the most visible companies pursuing a Bitcoin treasury strategy, similar to the approach used by Strategy in the United States. Companies following this model accumulate BTC on their balance sheets as a strategic asset and long-term store of value. However, the next stage of this strategy may involve investing in the financial infrastructure surrounding Bitcoin.

Japan could become one of the key hubs for this development. The country already has a relatively clear regulatory framework for the crypto sector, and plans to reclassify Bitcoin as a regulated financial asset by 2028. Such changes could accelerate the creation of new services designed for institutional investors. Analysts say that if the infrastructure around Bitcoin continues to develop as rapidly as the crypto market itself, companies like Metaplanet could evolve into regional investment hubs supporting the growth of the Bitcoin ecosystem.

Earlier reports indicated that Metaplanet is also considering acquiring a digital bank in Japan.

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