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Japanese Real Estate Giant Lib Work Buys Bitcoin, Setting Industry Precedent

Lib Work's Bitcoin purchase signals a shift in the real estate sector. The company's commitment to transparency and long-term digital asset strategy sets a precedent for the industry.

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Japanese Real Estate Giant Lib Work Buys Bitcoin, Setting Industry Precedent

Japanese real estate and construction giant Lib Work Co., Ltd. has made waves in the crypto world by becoming one of the few construction companies in Japan to add Bitcoin to its balance sheet. The company has officially purchased 29.6431 Bitcoin, marking a significant development in the real estate sector's adoption of digital assets.

Lib Work's foray into Bitcoin began in September, when it acquired the cryptocurrency for 16.87 million yen between the 8th and 29th of the month. The company has allocated a substantial sum of 500 million yen (approximately $3.3 million) for its initial Bitcoin purchase, demonstrating its commitment to the digital asset.

The company's Bitcoin holdings are currently valued at 551.36 million yen, representing a profit of approximately 51.36 million yen. Lib Work has stated that it will value its Bitcoin holdings at fair market value every quarter and report any gains or losses directly in its financial results. This transparency is a refreshing approach in the corporate world and signals Lib Work's confidence in its digital asset strategy.

Lib Work's Bitcoin purchase expands the trend of Japanese companies adopting Bitcoin to include the real estate sector. While a few major Japanese companies, such as Metaplanet, have publicly acquired significant amounts of Bitcoin, the number of Japanese companies holding Bitcoin remains small compared to other industries worldwide. Most large-scale holders are US-based firms like MicroStrategy and Marathon.

Lib Work's addition of Bitcoin to its balance sheet is a significant development in the real estate sector's adoption of digital assets. The company's commitment to transparency and long-term diversification strategy, which includes exploring other digital currencies like stablecoins, signals a forward-thinking approach to corporate finance. As one of the few construction companies in Japan to adopt Bitcoin, Lib Work is setting a precedent for its industry and the wider corporate world.

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