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Bitcoin (BTC) is a cryptocurrency, a virtual currency designed to act as money and a form of payment outside the control of any one person, group, or entity, thus removing the need for third-party involvement in financial transactions. It is rewarded to blockchain miners for the work done to verify transactions and can be purchased on several exchanges.

Bitcoin was introduced to the public in 2009 by an anonymous developer or group of developers using the name Satoshi Nakamoto.

It has since become the most well-known cryptocurrency in the world. Its popularity has inspired the development of many other cryptocurrencies. These competitors either attempt to replace it as a payment system or are used as utility or security tokens in other blockchains and emerging financial technologies.

Metaplanet Doubles Down on Bitcoin Amidst Geopolitical Turmoil
News 2025-06-23 7 min read

Metaplanet Doubles Down on Bitcoin Amidst Geopolitical Turmoil

In a strategic move echoing its self-proclaimed title as “Japan’s MicroStrategy,” Metaplanet has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to Bitcoin, acquiring an additional 1,111 BTC for approximately 17.26 billion yen (around $118 million). This significant…

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