PANews reported on December 2 that Japanese company Metaplanet announced a shareholder welfare plan in cooperation with SBI VC Trade, which will distribute 30 million yen worth of Bitcoin as a reward to 2,350 shareholders. After the announcement, Metaplanet's stock price rose by more than 6%, breaking through the $2,450 level.

According to the plan, 50 shareholders will each receive 100,000 yen worth of Bitcoin, 100 shareholders will receive 30,000 yen, and 2,200 shareholders will receive 10,000 yen. Participants must meet the following conditions: hold at least 100 shares of Metaplanet as of December 31, 2024, and open a new account at SBI VC Trade between November 18, 2024 and March 31, 2025. Bitcoin will be distributed in late April 2025.