While in the U.S. MicroStrategy dominates the headlines, a fascinating Bitcoin front is quietly building up across Asia. Several publicly traded companies in Japan, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Thailand have secured spots among the world’s Top-100 Bitcoin Treasuries – and their numbers are striking.
Japanese firm Metaplanet Inc. has rapidly become Asia’s version of MicroStrategy. Once a hotel and media company in 2024, it has since pivoted to a bold “Bitcoin-first” strategy. With more than 10,000 BTC (around $1 billion) on its books, Metaplanet already ranks 9th worldwide – and Japanese filings suggest the stash might actually exceed 16,352 BTC.
China is also well represented: Next Technology Holding Inc. owns about 5,833 BTC worth over $600 million. Cango Inc., originally a car trading platform, accumulated 3,610 BTC, while gaming-focused The9 Limited still holds a respectable 285 BTC.
In Hong Kong, Boyaa Interactive International Limited, a social gaming company, has made waves with its Bitcoin bet. Its balance sheet shows 3,350 BTC (roughly $352 million), making it one of the city’s top crypto holders. Even smaller players like HK Asia Holdings, with just 29 BTC, demonstrate how companies are signaling intent with symbolic buys.
From Singapore, mining powerhouse BitFuFu joined the Nasdaq in 2024 and currently holds about 1,709 BTC. This puts Singapore not only on the map as a trading hub but also as a serious Bitcoin-mining player in Asia.
Japanese gaming giant Nexon Co., Ltd., famous for MapleStory, made an early move back in 2021 when it bought 1,717 BTC – a position it still maintains today.
Thailand is also carving out its niche. Jasmine International PCL has accumulated 506 BTC, while The Brooker Group stands as Southeast Asia’s largest publicly traded digital-asset holder – though its portfolio extends beyond Bitcoin.
These numbers make one thing clear: while the West is led by familiar names like Tesla or MicroStrategy, Asia is quietly building its own Bitcoin elite. Companies like Metaplanet or Boyaa aren’t just adding BTC to their reserves – they’re reshaping their corporate DNA around it.
Whether this bold strategy pays off remains to be seen. What’s undeniable is that Asia’s publicly traded firms are realizing Bitcoin is more than just an investment – it’s a strategic edge in the global economic game.
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