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Metaplanet Approves Shares to Expand Bitcoin

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Sohrab Khawas

Tokyo-listed Metaplanet, holding 30,823 BTC worth $2.75 billion, approved issuing preferred shares without affecting common stock. Following MicroStrategy’s approach, the company doubled its Class A (MARS) and Class B (MERCURY) shares, added floating-rate and quarterly dividends, and targeted institutional investors. Recently, it raised $150 million through MERCURY shares and $250 million via credit for Bitcoin purchases. The stock jumped 18% to 451 JPY as investors anticipate further Bitcoin accumulation and bigger holdings.

Sohrab Khawas

Sohrab is a passionate cryptocurrency news writer with over five years of experience covering the industry. He keeps a keen interest in blockchain technology and its potential to revolutionize finance. Whether he's trading or writing, Sohrab always keeps his finger on the pulse of the crypto world, using his expertise to deliver informative and engaging articles that educate and inspire. When he's not analyzing the markets, Sohrab indulges in his hobbies of graphic design, minimal design or listening to his favorite hip-hop tunes.

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