The firm’s been aggressive with its crypto strategy for months now, basically betting the house on digital currencies becoming mainstream. A January 2026 report from the Blockchain Association shows corporate Bitcoin purchases jumped 20% last quarter compared to the previous three months. A source close to the company said Metaplanet’s exploring deals that might support their Bitcoin strategy, though they didn’t want their name attached to that comment. Japan’s corporate Bitcoin adoption has accelerated dramatically since the country clarified its cryptocurrency regulations in 2023. The Japanese Financial Services Agency recently issued guidelines encouraging corporate crypto investments while emphasizing risk management protocols.