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Metaplanet's Preferred Shares Delay: Bitcoin Income Challenge

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Bitcoin & Crypto News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
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May 13, 2026
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Summary

Metaplanet, Japans largest corporate bitcoin holder, faces a delay in listing its new preferred shares due to strict market rules requiring steady cash flows for dividends. Despite strong earnings, including a 251% increase in net sales and a 283% rise in operating income, the companys bitcoin income business only has six quarters of history, making it difficult to meet exchange requirements. The planned monthly payouts also buck the norm, adding to the complexity. Despite these challenges, CEO Simon Gerovich remains optimistic about bringing these shares to a yield-hungry Japanese market. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e8f3095102d0a8cd