According to TechFlame, on August 18, according to an official announcement, the Japanese listed company Lib Work (stock code: 1431) announced that it will purchase 500 million yen (approximately 3.4 million US dollars) of Bitcoin. According to the announcement, the company will complete the purchase in batches between September and December 2025

Lib Work said that considering the value of Bitcoin as “digital gold” is becoming more prominent and inflation continues in Japan, the company chose to hold Bitcoin to deal with related risks and prepare for future cooperation with overseas business partners.