Metaplanet stock surged 12% after announcing a $13M acquisition of Siiibo Securities to launch Bitcoin-backed yield products targeting Japan's $7.4T savings

Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich said the deal is expected to close in July, and the company plans to rename the business Metaplanet Securities.

Metaplanet is acquiring Siiibo Securities for $13M to build Bitcoin-linked yield products, marking its first M&A under 'Project Nova.'