Tokyo-based game developer Gumi has announced its intention to purchase Bitcoin (BTC) 
$88,294 worth approximately 1 billion Japanese yen (6.58 million USD). The company aims to complete this acquisition by the second quarter of the 2025 fiscal year. Gumi stated that this Bitcoin purchase is a significant step towards expanding its blockchain activities and strengthening its presence in the Web3 space.
Strengthening Its Position in Web3 with Bitcoin Purchase
With this acquisition, Gumi intends to increase its capacity to operate nodes in blockchain projects and achieve a stronger position in the Web3 arena. As part of this initiative, Gumi has become the first publicly traded company in Japan to join the Bitcoin staking protocol Babylon as a validator. The company plans to generate additional income by staking its BTC assets through this protocol.
As a validator in the Babylon protocol, Gumi aims to earn validator rewards and benefit from potential price increases in Bitcoin. Additionally, the company will reassess its BTC assets quarterly based on market value and reflect any profits or losses in its income statement. This process will support a more robust operational and financial structure.
Gumi’s Blockchain Vision and Future Plans
Gumi is a company known for its success in the gaming industry. Founded in 2007 and publicly listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 2014, Gumi is recognized for popular games like “Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius” and “Brave Frontier.” However, the company’s interests extend beyond gaming. Gumi has been increasing its blockchain investments, owning a venture capital firm named gumi Cryptos Capital (gCC), which invests in early-stage cryptocurrency projects.
Experts suggest that Gumi’s announcement of its Bitcoin acquisition may serve as an important example for other companies interested in BTC investments in Japan. Notably, Metaplanet has become the first publicly traded company to create a Bitcoin treasury, currently holding 1,762 BTC, with a target of reaching 10,000 by year-end.
Following Gumi’s announcement, the company’s stock price rose by 3.65%, reaching 454 Japanese yen. Meanwhile, Bitcoin was trading at approximately 97,608 USD at the time of the news release.
