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K Wave Media Announces $500M Bitcoin Investment Strategy, Stock Surges 133%

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  • K Wave Media signed a $500 million securities purchase agreement with Bitcoin Strategic Reserve KWM LLC.
  • K Wave Media stock surged 162.9% on the announcement, reaching 1,930 KRW by market close.
  • The Nasdaq-listed Korean firm aims to be the “Metaplanet of Korea” via Bitcoin buys.

K Wave Media Inc. (Nasdaq: KWM), the first Korean media alliance listed on Nasdaq, plans to raise $500 million through a securities purchase agreement with Bitcoin Strategic Reserve KWM LLC. The deal involves the sale by the Company of up to $500 million of its ordinary shares. The company plans to use the proceeds to set up a Bitcoin treasury and increase its K-pop and media activities through mergers and purchases. 

The move, disclosed in a June 4 announcement, positions K Wave among the first publicly traded media companies to directly embed Bitcoin (BTC) into its core treasury operations.

K Wave Media Ltd (NASDAQ: KWM) soared as much as 162% following the announcement, before settling to close up 133.33% at $4.48.

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Source: Google Finance

Becoming the “Metaplanet of Korea” through Bitcoin adoption

According to Co-Interim CEO Ted Kim, the integration of Bitcoin into K Wave’s financial structure reflects a commitment to innovation and decentralization. “Bitcoin offers not just a store of value, but a foundation for innovation, independence, and global scalability,” Kim said. “By embedding BTC into our core strategy, we’re reinforcing our commitment to decentralization, agility, and future-facing value creation,” said Ted Kim, co-interim CEO of K Wave Media.

K Wave is implementing its strategy after Metaplanet Inc., a Japanese company that increased its fame worldwide in 2024 and 2025 due to a conservative Bitcoin reserve approach. That move propelled Metaplanet to become one of the best-performing global stocks. K Wave hopes to replicate that trajectory in South Korea by aligning its digital asset strategy with public investor expectations.

Funding Bitcoin, Web3, and the expansion of K-pop content creation

Under the agreement, K Wave will allocate a major share of the funding toward purchasing, holding, and yield-optimizing Bitcoin. Furthermore, the company intends to operate Bitcoin Lightning Network nodes and invest in infrastructure for on-chain transaction rewards, thus further enhancing its involvement with the Bitcoin ecosystem.

Future initiatives may include enabling consumers to use Bitcoin to purchase K-pop content and merchandise. K Wave also intends to let investors fund Korean entertainment projects using approved digital currencies, including BTC.

Board Chairman Choi Pyeungho called the move “a visionary step” that underscores the convergence of digital media and decentralized finance. “This strategy will create strong, long-term value for shareholders,” he added.

A rising trend among public firms

K Wave joins the growing number of global firms adopting Bitcoin as a corporate reserve asset—a trend initiated by MicroStrategy (now Strategy) in 2020. According to Bitcoin Treasuries data, over 20 public companies currently hold at least $5 million in BTC. This strategy is particularly gaining traction in Asia, with Metaplanet leading the way, possessing more than $118 million in Bitcoin.

Metaplanet’s NISA Strategy: Japanese Investors Find Clever Loophole for Bitcoin Returns

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  • Japanese investors are using Metaplanet’s stock within NISA accounts to gain Bitcoin exposure without the 55% crypto tax.
  • Data from SBI Securities shows Metaplanet’s stock as the top purchase in NISA accounts.
  • Japan’s regulatory clarity and innovative use of traditional financial products could inspire other nations to rethink tax-advantaged accounts for crypto investments.

Data from SBI Securities, Japan’s largest online broker, Metaplanet’s stock has become the most popular purchase among investors using the country’s tax-advantaged investment accounts. This development reveals that many Japanese investors are exploring creative ways to gain Bitcoin (BTC) exposure without paying hefty tax bills.

The Nippon Individual Savings Account, NISA, is the investment vehicle driving this trend. It is Japan’s version of the Roth IRA in the United States. These accounts are usually used for traditional investments like blue-chip stocks and index funds.

Metaplanet Lets Japanese Investors Bypass Crypto’s 55% Tax Burden

Metaplanet, the Japanese company, has been accumulating Bitcoin on its balance sheet, which makes its stock price have a close tie with BTC’s price performance. Its adoption of a Bitcoin treasury strategy is similar to that of MicroStrategy, the number one corporate holder of BTC in the world.

With cryptocurrency investments attracting significant tax hurdles, the strategy of acquiring Metaplanet shares has been of huge appeal to Japanese investors. When Japanese investors profit from making Bitcoin or other cryptocurrency transfers, it is mandatory for them to pay taxes, which can be as high as 55%.

Also, small transactions like using BTC to buy coffee are subject to taxes.

Japan’s Approach to Crypto Could Help Redefine Global Investment Strategies

By establishing clear regulatory frameworks for cryptocurrency platforms and with top retailers accepting digital payments, Japan has become one of the top crypto-friendly countries worldwide.

Analysts argue that this trend could influence how other nations frame their tax-advantaged investment accounts or whether regulators would consider creating more favorable laws for crypto investments. This development shows that investors are getting better at using traditional financial products to gain exposure to new asset classes.

According to analysts, with the continued rise in the institutional acceptance of Bitcoin, there would be more creative strategies similar to this one in markets where there are regulatory difficulties or tax issues with owning cryptocurrency directly.

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David Bailey’s Nakamoto Holdings Merges with KindlyMD, Secures $710M for Bitcoin Treasury

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  • KindlyMD merges with Nakamoto Holdings to secure $710M to launch a Bitcoin treasury vehicle.
  • David Bailey will lead the newly formed Bitcoin treasury firm after the KindlyMD merger.
  • $710M financing includes $510M PIPE and $200M convertible notes boosting BTC strategy.

KindlyMD, a healthcare services provider, is merging with Nakamoto Holdings, a Bitcoin-native holding company created by David Bailey. This merger will seek to develop a publicly traded Bitcoin treasury vehicle marking a notable shift towards incorporating Bitcoin into world capital markets. The deal can create a strong entry into the emerging Bitcoin treasury strategies market.

$710 Million Financing Secures Largest Bitcoin Treasury Launch

The newly announced entity will be backed by an impressive $710 million in financing. This capital includes $510 million raised through a private placement in public equity (PIPE), priced at $1.12 per share, and $200 million in senior secured convertible notes due in 2028.

Moreover, the PIPE attracted more than 200 investors worldwide, including institutional firms like VanEck, ParaFi, and Arrington Capital. The financing has made it the largest capital raise in history. The proceeds will be used to launch a Bitcoin treasury highlighting mainstream adoption of Bitcoin as a financial instrument.

David Bailey, the CEO of Nakamoto Holdings, stated that the strategy involves accumulating Bitcoin and increasing per-share BTC holdings through a combination of equity, debt, and structured offerings. He added that Nakamoto’s mission is to bring Bitcoin to the center of global capital markets, packaging it into equity, debt, and other structures for global exchange listings.

Leadership and Operational Structure Post-Merger

The merger positions David Bailey as the CEO of the new entity, and Tim Pickett, the CEO of KindlyMD will continue managing healthcare operations. KindlyMD will continue specializing in integrated healthcare services like pain management and mental health care and operating its four clinics in Utah.

The newly formed company will be named later, and the stock ticker will also change. Moreover, KindlyMD trades under the ticker “KDLY” on Nasdaq, but a new ticker symbol will be announced after the merger’s completion. At press time, KindlyMD (KDLY) was up by 251.03%, $13.69, from its previous close of $3.90, before declining in after-hours trading.

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Source: Google Finance

The Nakamoto Holdings strategy, similar to that of the Michael Saylor-led Strategy, will combine traditional finance with Bitcoin-native markets. This merger reflects a trend that Bitcoin continues to play a critical role in corporate balance sheets, indicating that traditional finance is now converging with the cryptocurrency markets.

However, the transaction has not received shareholder approval or regulatory clearance. Once the newly merged company is complete, it will inherit Nakamoto Holdings’ marketing services agreement with BTC Inc., a major stakeholder within the Bitcoin ecosystem. BTC Inc. will help market the Bitcoin treasury operations since the firm seeks to speed up Bitcoin adoption and utility.

In addition, further information about the merger will be disclosed in a Current Report on Form 8-K, which will be filed with the SEC after the deal is completed.

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