LibWork Becomes Japan’s Latest Company to Turn to Bitcoin With $3.3M Buy

Key Takeaways:

• LibWork is set to acquire 28 Bitcoins at the current market price of $115K.
• Devalued fiat and rising inflation concerns are driving Bitcoin interest.
• Metaplanet remains a major influencer for corporate BTC acquisition in Japan.

Following a board meeting on August 18, Tokyo-based LibWork confirmed plans to systematically acquire 28 BTC ($3.3 million/¥500 million) between September and December 2025, according to an official press release. 

The move marks a major step for the company, which until recently had no direct ties to the crypto sector. 

Rising Inflation and Bitcoin’s Growing Recognition Drive Investment

At current prices, the company's allocation could see it purchase up to 28 Bitcoins, which would represent one of the largest corporate Bitcoin allocations among Japanese real estate firms.

LibWork explained that the purchase is aimed at reducing the risks of holding large amounts of cash during a period of persistent inflation in Japan. 

暗号資産（ビットコイン）の購入に関するお知らせをリリースしました。https://t.co/eifgJInR21#暗号資産 #ビットコイン

— リブワーク / Lib Work (@LibWork_jp) August 18, 2025

It also sees Bitcoin as a pathway to connect with new growth opportunities in international markets where digital assets are gaining wider acceptance.

Global conditions are adding weight to this strategy. With inflation eroding the value of traditional currencies, investors and firms alike are searching for assets that can hold value over time. 

Bitcoin, limited in supply and decentralized by design, has increasingly been viewed as a hedge against the uncertainty of fiat money.

While the investment will not have an immediate effect on the fiscal year ending March 2026, LibWork said shareholders will be kept informed of any major changes.

LibWork’s move into Bitcoin follows closely after its blockchain initiative was unveiled last month. The project uses non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to digitally store and showcase house designs, including ID, ownership, and history records. 

This step marked the firm’s first clear signal that it was ready to embrace emerging technologies. With Bitcoin now entering its corporate treasury, LibWork has further demonstrated that intent.

Japan’s Bitcoin Acquisition Spree Intensifies

Tokyo has emerged as a focal point for corporate Bitcoin strategies, with Japanese companies across multiple sectors actively accumulating digital assets. 

Leading this charge is Metaplanet, which has undergone a remarkable transformation from hotel management to becoming one of Asia's most prominent corporate Bitcoin holders under CEO Simon Gerovich's direction.

Since the shift, Metaplanet has become one of Asia’s most aggressive Bitcoin holders. On August 12, it expanded its position with 518 BTC, valued at $1.85 billion. 

Just days later, on August 18, it added another 775 BTC worth approximately $93 million. This pushed its total reserves to 18,888 BTC, cementing its status as one of the largest corporate holders of Bitcoin in the region.

Metaplanet has acquired 775 BTC for ~$93 million at ~$120,006 per bitcoin and has achieved BTC Yield of 480.2% YTD 2025.  As of 8/18/2025, we hold 18,888 $BTC acquired for ~$1.94 billion at ~$102,653 per bitcoin. $MTPLF pic.twitter.com/9r1law8jyH

— Simon Gerovich (@gerovich) August 18, 2025

Other firms are following the same path. Quantum Solutions, an AI company, has disclosed plans to acquire up to $10 million worth of Bitcoin over the next 12 months. 

Like LibWork, Quantum Solutions explained that its strategy is rooted in inflation concerns. As the yen continues to weaken and global currencies face mounting pressure, Bitcoin appears to offer a safeguard.