Investment of 500 Million Yen in Bitcoin: LibWork Opens a New Chapter in Digital Gold for Japanese Enterprises, Combating Inflation and Connecting the 3D Printed Housing NFT Project
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Another company has decided to embrace Bitcoin. Japanese 3D printing construction firm LibWork announced it will invest 500 million yen (approximately $3.4 million) in Bitcoin. It is understood that the LibWork board made the decision in August 2025 and plans to purchase Bitcoin in batches from September to December to smooth out price fluctuations. The company compares Bitcoin to “digital gold,” using it as a hedge against the declining purchasing power of the yen while also entering the global digital market. The Chief Financial Officer noted that inflation erodes cash positions:
“Having a solid foundation is more practical than merely holding yen.”
In addition to accumulating Bitcoin, LibWork plans to promote the “3D Printed Housing NFT” project, which will put architectural design data on the blockchain and issue corresponding certificates, ensuring transparent and divisible property rights trading.
3D Printed Housing NFT, Supporting BTC Payments
LibWork’s “Lib Earth House Model B,” showcased in Kumamoto, utilizes earth, lime, and natural fibers instead of concrete, reducing carbon emissions by 50%. Pre-orders are currently open. Customers will have the option to pay with Bitcoin and simultaneously receive a housing NFT, integrating sustainable construction, blockchain, and digital assets into the same supply chain.
Recently, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) also utilized the Progmat platform to complete the tokenization of a $681 million skyscraper in Osaka, providing an example for the “fragmentation” of real estate. This case, along with LibWork’s attempt, demonstrates Japan’s comprehensive acceleration in integrating blockchain technology into traditional industries.
Asian Listed Companies Expand Cryptocurrency Holdings
It is known that LibWork is not an isolated case. Metaplanet leads in Asia with 18,888 coins and has launched an over-collateralized bond backed by holdings, becoming a precedent for “issuing bonds with Bitcoin.” Remixpoint continues to increase its holdings during market corrections, reflecting a burgeoning mindset among Japanese companies viewing Bitcoin as a defensive tool.
