Japanese construction company Libwork Co. has become the latest public company to employ Bitcoin as its financial asset.
On Monday, the board approved the purchase of 500 million yen ($3.4 million) worth of Bitcoin, marking another milestone in the wave of corporate recruitment in Asia.
Libwork develops 3D Printer House NFT
Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth and Libwork, listed on ticker 1431 on the Fukuoka Q-Board, said the purchase will serve as a hedge against domestic inflation and an entry point to emerging digital markets. The company plans to gradually acquire Bitcoin through trustworthy exchanges between September and December 2025, with the aim of mitigating risk.
In its announcement, the company described Bitcoin as “digital gold,” emphasising that holding only cash and deposits exposes its balance sheet to inflation erosion. Management has pledged to strengthen risk management, apply transparent accounting standards and bring Mark Holdings to the market each quarter. The major impact on revenue will be disclosed promptly.
The company has also linked the purchases to a wide range of innovation strategies. Libwork is developing the 3D Printer House NFT project. It converts architectural design data into NFTS to protect intellectual property and issues property certificates related to physical homes. The initiative is aimed at improving transparency and liquidity in the housing market. According to the executive, Bitcoin is in line with this effort to make reservations and integrate blockchain technology into core business operations.
Asian Corporate Bitcoin Trends
Libwork’s decision reflects a wider trend among Asian companies. According to a K33 survey, the number of global public companies holding Bitcoin doubled in the first half of 2025, up from 70 to 134, earning 244,991 BTC. Eight of these companies are Japanese and have a strong presence in the movement.
For Japanese companies, Bitcoin is increasingly face value as a defensive asset and diversification tool. Beincrypto reports that rising inflationary pressures and a desire to strengthen their financial foundations will drive the decision of the boardroom.
The momentum is spreading throughout Asia. The Financial Times reported in August American miners backed by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, Bitcoin is exploring acquisitions in Japan and Hong Kong to establish a micro-strategy-style financing company. Meanwhile, Amina Group estimates that public companies around the world currently own more than 962,000 BTC, worth more than $110 billion.
The Bitmex blog highlights how finance companies typically operate. Sign advisory agreements with specialist administrators, raise funds in the public markets, and deploy revenues to Bitcoin. This structure appeals to investors by outsourcing custody and transactions, but also introduces risk. Governance, leverage, and accounting practices vary widely.
Bitmex also warned of potential conflicts of interest.
“An advisory agreement can create conflicts of interest as managers can earn fees regardless of outcome and promote excessive risk-taking.”
Japanese market response
Despite the accelerating recruitment of companies, retail participation in Japan remains sluggish. A survey cited by DocumentingBtc by Cornell Bitcoin Club found that 88% of Japanese residents do not own Bitcoin.
At the same time, Beincrypto reported that Japanese companies such as Metaplanet and RemixPoint continue to expand their BTC holdings, even as the market is pulling back. This shows how financial strategies are gaining traction at the corporate level, even when consumer adoption is delayed.
Libwork hybrids are being monitored
Libwork’s move highlights that Japanese companies are beginning to integrate digital assets into their financial strategies. The discussion of domestic inflation and shift regulation adds urgency to these decisions. Japan’s financial services institutions are looking to see whether corporate crypto holdings should be treated under securities laws, while APEC countries are seeking a stronger governance framework across digital finance.
The key question is how Libwork implements a hybrid model – blending structure, NFT, and Bitcoin reserves – and how investors evaluate strategies. Its success or failure could set precedents for other Japanese companies considering similar moves.
Post-Japan construction company Libwork has purchased $3.4 million in Bitcoin.
