Asian firms ramp up Bitcoin buys: Metaplanet, HK Asia lead charge

  • Asian investment firms are stepping up their Bitcoin accumulation strategies, with Japan's Metaplanet and Hong Kong's HK Asia Holdings leading the way.Tokyo-based Metaplanet disclosed on April 24 that it acquired an additional 145 Bitcoin (BTC) for 1.9 billion Japanese yen (around $13.4 million), boosting its total holdings to 5,000 BTC. Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich confirmed the company has reached 50% of its initial goal of amassing 10,000 BTC by the end of 2025.