Increasing Number of Public Companies Begin Investing in Bitcoin!
Japanese fashion brand ANAP’s subsidiary ANAP Lightning Capital announced yesterday (9th) the official launch of its “Bitcoin Business” plan, integrating Bitcoin investment into its core financial strategy. Canadian Belgravia Hartford Capital stated that it has completed its first Bitcoin investment. The board of the UK-listed company Anemoi International announced that it has allocated 30% of its cash to purchase Bitcoin.
(Background: Metaplanet surged 22% in one day! Invested $5.4 billion to buy Bitcoin, aiming to hold 210,000 BTC by 2027)
(Context: UK-listed company Smarter Web Company increased its holdings by 39.52 Bitcoin, with its stock rising 42% over the past five days)
As the United States demonstrates an increasingly open attitude towards cryptocurrency regulation, coupled with the success stories of public company MicroStrategy continuously purchasing Bitcoin and achieving substantial unrealized profits, an increasing number of public companies are initiating Bitcoin reserve strategies.
Below are the latest updates from several companies that have recently announced related plans.
Japan’s ANAP Lightning Capital Launches “Bitcoin Business” Plan
Japan’s well-known fashion brand ANAP’s subsidiary ANAP Lightning Capital announced yesterday (9th) the formal launch of its “Bitcoin Business” plan, incorporating Bitcoin investment into its core financial strategy. The company stated that its Bitcoin business will cover four main areas:
- Bitcoin Asset Holding Strategy: Plans to hold over 1,000 Bitcoin by the end of August 2025 to strengthen financial foundations and asset stability.
- Bitcoin Trading Strategy: Engaging in the buying and selling of Bitcoin and its derivative financial products to seize profit opportunities from market fluctuations, along with strict risk management measures.
- Bitcoin Lifestyle Business: Developing designer goods and brands targeting high-end Bitcoin users (Bitcoiners), sold through physical stores and e-commerce platforms simultaneously.
- Bitcoin Technology Business: Focusing on blockchain application services, payment technologies, and exploring related businesses in Bitcoin mining and asset utilization.
To support business development, ANAP Lightning Capital further stated that it will undertake the following measures:
- Recruiting professionals with expertise to deepen connections with the global Bitcoin community.
- Establishing a “Global Advisory Board” to invite international authorities in the Bitcoin field to provide strategic advice.
- Hosting or sponsoring international Bitcoin conferences to promote information dissemination and community building.
The company emphasized that the Bitcoin business is not merely about holding Bitcoin but aims to create a rare “integrated Bitcoin business company” globally, with the goal of enhancing corporate value through multifaceted strategies and complementing existing fashion businesses to promote long-term development.
Canada’s Belgravia Hartford Capital Completes First Bitcoin Purchase
Canada’s publicly listed company Belgravia Hartford Capital Inc. announced yesterday the completion of its first purchase transaction for its Bitcoin reserve strategy, acquiring 4.86152969 Bitcoin for $500,000, averaging $102,848.28683212 per Bitcoin (including all fees).
The company stated that it had previously announced on May 28 and June 4 signing a credit financing agreement of up to $5 million with Round13 Digital Asset Fund L.P. and had drawn the first $5 million financing to support its Bitcoin purchase plan.
Additionally, after submitting its 2023 tax return, Belgravia holds approximately CAD 44.13 million in non-capital losses that can be carried forward for use over the next 20 tax years. CEO Mehdi Azodi expressed that the company is actively exploring opportunities to monetize this loss to further strengthen its balance sheet in coordination with its Bitcoin reserve strategy.
UK’s Anemoi International Increases Bitcoin Investment
The board of the UK-listed company Anemoi International Ltd announced yesterday that following the establishment of its Bitcoin reserve strategy disclosed on June 6, the company has invested 30% of its cash reserves into Bitcoin. The board stated that this move is highly complementary to the company’s core business and that progress on business and reserve strategy will be further disclosed shortly. This investment demonstrates Anemoi’s confidence in Bitcoin as a long-term asset allocation and aims to enhance corporate value through a flexible financial strategy.
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