Gaming Giant Gumi Invests in Bitcoin and Blockchain Validation
Tokyo-listed game developer Gumi Inc. has announced a $6.58 million Bitcoin acquisition, marking its first major foray into digital assets. The firm plans to stake its BTC holdings in the Babylon protocol, reinforcing its Web3 and blockchain expansion strategy.
Key Highlights of Gumi’s Bitcoin Strategy
Key Highlights:
- BTC Acquisition Timeline: February to May 2025.
- Staking Participation: Gumi becomes the first publicly listed Japanese firm to validate transactions in the Babylon protocol.
- Stock Market Response: Gumi’s shares rose 3.65% following the announcement.
Broader Trend: Corporations Entering the Bitcoin Space
Gumi’s move follows a growing corporate Bitcoin adoption trend, with major firms increasing BTC holdings:
Key Highlights:
- Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) now owns 478,740 BTC after its latest $742.4M purchase.
- Metaplanet Inc. plans to raise its Bitcoin reserves to 21,000 BTC by 2026.
- Rumble Inc., a cloud services provider, has allocated $20M to Bitcoin investments.
- Semler Scientific and KULR Technology have also expanded their BTC holdings.
With increasing interest in Bitcoin as a treasury asset, Gumi’s investment signals a shift in corporate strategies toward digital asset accumulation.
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