Odaily Planet Daily News Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich stated that the goal for this year is to increase the Bitcoin holding to 10,000 by leveraging its 'most value-added capital market tools', aiming to drive the adoption of Bitcoin in Japan and globally, and 'expand Metaplanet's influence in Japan and the Bitcoin ecosystem'. Gerovich said, 'We are not just creating a company, but driving a movement.' According to data from BitcoinTreasuries, Metaplanet is the largest corporate Bitcoin holder in Asia, ranking 15th among publicly listed companies in terms of Bitcoin holdings, currently holding 1,762 Bitcoins worth $173.4 million, acquired in a total of 19 purchases. (Cointelegraph)