MarketsMetaplanet Acquires Siiibo Securities to Boost Bitcoin Financial Ecosystem
The acquisition, valued at around $13.1 million, enables Metaplanet to create Bitcoin-linked investment offerings through a regulated securities platform.
By James Van Straten, AI Boost|Edited by Jamie Crawley Jun 12, 2026, 10:00 a.m. 1 min readMake preferred on ShareShare this articleCopy linkX (Twitter)LinkedInFacebookEmailMake preferred on
SummaryShow- Metaplanet plans to integrate Siiibo Securities as a fully owned subsidiary, rebranding it to Metaplanet Securities, thereby enhancing its securities licensing and distribution capabilities.
- This approximately $13.1 million acquisition supports Project Nova, Metaplanet's initiative to establish a Bitcoin-centric financial ecosystem through BTC-linked bonds, tokenized securities, and various digital asset products.
In a recent announcement, Metaplanet (3350) revealed its acquisition of Siiibo Securities, a Tokyo-based Type I Financial Instruments Business Operator, for around 2.1 billion yen (approximately $13.1 million).
Upon finalizing the acquisition, Siiibo Securities will be transformed into a wholly owned subsidiary and will be renamed Metaplanet Securities.
This acquisition signifies a pivotal advancement in Metaplanet's "Project Nova," a long-term vision to create a financial ecosystem centered on Bitcoin. As of May 31, the company holds 40,177 BTC valued at $2.6 billion and sees Bitcoin as not just a treasury asset but also as a foundation for innovative financial products and services.
Siiibo Securities specializes in the issuance and distribution of corporate bonds via an online platform, having facilitated over 100 bond offerings for more than 40 companies. Metaplanet believes that the firm's regulatory licenses, client base, and expertise in securities will align well with its goals in the digital asset and tokenized finance space.
Both companies anticipate synergies that will include the creation of Bitcoin-linked investment offerings, enhanced securities distribution capabilities, and the development of tokenized financial instruments. Additionally, Metaplanet aims to utilize Siiibo's platform to introduce new yield-generating opportunities for investors and solidify its position within Japan's evolving digital asset landscape.
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