Lib Work to Acquire ¥5 Billion in Bitcoin for NFT Housing Integration

Lib Work will acquire $3.3 million in Bitcoin between September and December 2025 to hedge against inflation and support overseas expansion, joining hundreds of Japanese firms adopting corporate crypto reserves.

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Summary

Japanese 3D housing manufacturer Lib Work has announced a ¥500 million ($3.3 million) Bitcoin treasury strategy, planning to acquire Bitcoin between September and December 2025. The TSE Growth-listed firm cited inflation hedging and preparation for overseas business expansion as key drivers. This move aligns with a surge in Japanese corporate Bitcoin adoption, with over 289 companies globally holding more than 3.67 million BTC worth about $418 billion. Metaplanet leads regional holdings with 18,113 BTC worth $2.1 billion, while other Japanese firms such as Remixpoint and Gumi are also expanding crypto investments. Favorable regulatory changes, including proposed tax cuts and upcoming recognition of crypto as a financial product, are bolstering this trend.

Terms & Concepts
  • Bitcoin: A decentralized digital currency that enables peer-to-peer transactions without the need for intermediaries like banks.
  • Bitcoin Treasury Strategy: A corporate policy of allocating part of a company’s reserves to Bitcoin as a store of value or hedge against currency devaluation.
  • Stablecoin: A type of cryptocurrency pegged to a stable asset, such as a fiat currency, designed to minimize price volatility.