[Metaplanet, Holding 43,000 BTC, Explores Bitcoin-Backed Digital Bonds] Odaily Planet Daily News: On July 10, 2026, Metaplanet announced a collaboration with JPYC, Progmat, and Metaplanet Securities to research Bitcoin-backed digital credit products. The plan involves using Bitcoin as collateral for tokenized instruments, including digital corporate bonds settled via yen stablecoins and managed by security tokens. As of the end of Q2 2026, Metaplanet holds approximately 43,000 BTC, valued at $2.75 billion based on Saturday's BTC exchange rate. Metaplanet stated that the research has not yet resulted in a product launch, and details such as issuance date, interest rate, product structure, or sales method have not been finalized. Its 43,000 BTC holdings are not currently pledged to any specific product. (Bitcoin.com News).