Japanese listed company Metaplanet issued 8 billion yen in zero-coupon bonds; the funds will be used to increase its Bitcoin holdings.

CoinFeed reported on April 24 that Metaplanet, a Japanese listed company, announced the issuance of its 20th tranche of ordinary bonds, totaling 8 billion yen (approximately US$50 million), which was fully subscribed by EVO FUND. The funds will be used to purchase Bitcoin. These are zero-coupon bonds with a face value of 200 million yen per bond, maturing on April 23, 2027. Holders may redeem them early. This bond issuance will have a minimal impact on the company's consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ending December 2026.