SBC Medical Group Holdings, a Japanese beauty and cosmetic surgery clinic operator listed on the NASDAQ, has successfully completed a Bitcoin (BTC) acquisition valued at over $418,000.
In an official announcement, the company revealed that it purchased 5 BTC on April 14. The acquisition follows an earlier declaration in mid-February, where SBC expressed intentions to invest 1 billion yen—equivalent to more than $7 million—in Bitcoin.
SBC Bitcoin Buy: More to Follow
The organization indicated its plan to undertake a portion of its operations through the U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange, Coinbase.
Share prices of SBC Medical Group Holdings (SBC) on the NASDAQ exchange over the past month. (Source: Google Finance)
Based in California, SBC runs the Shonan Beauty Clinic chain, offering services in dental care, cosmetic surgery, and dermatology.
Having made its NASDAQ debut in September 2024, the company is now eyeing opportunities for growth in North America and Southeast Asia.
SBC previously outlined its strategy to integrate “cryptocurrencies” into a “flexible financial strategy” to enhance its operations.
The firm asserted its commitment to “strictly adhere” to principles of “asset diversification.”
SBC further announced plans to complete the remaining BTC purchases gradually by the end of May. The company stated:
“We will flexibly and swiftly respond to changes in the macroeconomic situation and aim to improve [our] long-term corporate value.”
Inside a branch of Shonan Beauty Clinic. (Source: Shonan Beauty Clinic/Facebook)
Inflation-beating Bitcoin Buy?
The company has publicly noted its belief that Bitcoin could help “maintain asset value” during periods of inflation.
Additionally, SBC suggested that it might utilize its Bitcoin reserves as a liquidity source in the future.
The firm concluded it would keep the public informed about its Bitcoin acquisition “progress” via updates on its official website.
A former executive director has suggested that the Bank of Japan may pause interest rate hikes due to uncertainties arising from U.S. tariff actions that could impact Japan’s economy. https://t.co/y4r4cIgSn4
— The Japan Times (@japantimes) April 15, 2025
Other publicly traded Japanese companies have reportedly made similar remarks while disclosing their own Bitcoin purchases this year.
SBC launched its first Shonan Beauty Clinic location in Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, in 2000.
Currently, the company claims to operate a total of 251 clinics, predominantly within Japan.
The growing roster of Japanese firms acquiring Bitcoin through their balance sheets includes Metaplanet, real estate firm Value Creation, and gaming company Gumi.
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