Japanese CyberStep to invest $7 million in crypto arm
CyberStep launches CRYPTECH Capital to build Bitcoin and Ethereum treasury
Japanese online claw machine game operator CyberStep is making a significant entry into the cryptocurrency space with the launch of CRYPTECH Capital, a new corporate arm dedicated to creating a crypto treasury.
Unlike traditional financing methods, CyberStep plans to leverage a unique self-circulating token economy to build its reserve assets, focusing on Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), reports Crypto News.
This innovative move aligns with the company’s broader web3 ambitions and reflects a growing trend of gaming firms directly integrating crypto strategies into their financial models.
In-Game Tokens to Power Crypto Accumulation
CyberStep’s strategy hinges on generating and circulating native tokens within its web3 games. These in-game tokens, created as part of CyberStep’s gaming services, will serve as the foundation for the company’s crypto treasury. The tokens will be exchanged for BTC and ETH, which will then be held as corporate assets on the company’s balance sheet. The company has already introduced one such token — Eggle Energy ($ENG) — tied to the blockchain game Eggle and its accompanying NFT line.
The initial investment commitment stands at 200 million yen (approximately $1.4 million) for the fiscal year ending in May 2026. Depending on the success of the model and broader market conditions, CyberStep aims to scale this to as much as 1 billion yen ($6.9 million) in the future. The company also plans to diversify its holdings by investing in meme coins and web3 gaming tokens while pursuing income generation through staking and DeFi liquidity provision.
A New Trend in Gaming-Driven Crypto Treasuries
CyberStep’s entry mirrors a growing shift among gaming companies to build crypto reserves as part of their corporate strategy. This move follows similar steps taken by Swedish gaming company Fragbite, which also recently committed to accumulating Bitcoin as a reserve asset. However, CyberStep’s strategy is unique in its focus on a fully integrated token ecosystem, aiming to create a self-sustaining loop of token generation, utility, and conversion into top-tier cryptocurrencies.
Through CRYPTECH Capital, CyberStep is positioning itself not only as a gaming operator but also as a crypto-native company blending entertainment and financial innovation. By leveraging its gaming platforms to drive token demand and build a crypto stockpile, CyberStep is embracing a model that could potentially reshape how web3 gaming companies fund growth and manage assets in the evolving digital economy.
Recently we wrote that Metaplanet has significantly expanded its Bitcoin treasury, acquiring an additional 1,005 BTC worth approximately $108 million at an average price of $107,601 per coin.
