SBC Medical Group Holdings, a Japan-based medical services provider, has announced plans to purchase Bitcoin worth 1 billion yen ($6.7 million) as part of a long-term strategy for asset diversification and inflation hedging. The company's US holding company will execute the purchase through Coinbase after carefully considering accounting, tax, and cybersecurity factors. SBC Medical aims to establish a robust financial foundation and adapt to macroeconomic conditions. It describes Bitcoin as a store of value with long-term appreciation potential. The company plans to complete the purchase between February and May 2025 and will provide updates on its website. This move follows a growing trend of corporate Bitcoin adoption, including Japanese companies like Metaplanet and Gumi.



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