- CIMG raised $55M and acquired 500 Bitcoin as a component of a treasury reserve plan.
- Treasury strategy is becoming a competitive edge for both large and mid-tier firms.
- Metaplanet secured approval to raise $3.7B and aims to acquire 210,000 BTC by 2027.
CIMG Inc. (NASDAQ: IMG), a digital health and sales development company, has executed a $55 million Bitcoin acquisition by selling 220 million shares of common stock at $0.25 each. The company’s acquisition of 500 Bitcoin signals its intention to align treasury reserves with long-term Bitcoin holding strategies.
CEO Wang Jianshuang elaborated that the strategy is an amalgamation of traditional business operations and blockchain and will further include partnerships with blockchain ecosystems such as Merlin Chain. Even though the purchase of CIMG is on a smaller scale, it is a reflection of the growing trend where middle-tier companies view Bitcoin not as a speculative asset but as a strategic capital asset.
Bitcoin as a Strategic Reserve
CIMG’s Bitcoin acquisition signals a change in how corporations approach digital assets. Instead of treating Bitcoin as a speculative tool, companies are increasingly recognizing it as a treasury hedge against inflation and currency debasement. With its fixed supply, Bitcoin offers predictable scarcity, setting it apart from fiat currencies vulnerable to monetary expansion.
In the case of CIMG, the action has two objectives: protection against macroeconomic uncertainty and an investment in an expanding asset category. The company will obtain protection as well as exposure to growth through the alignment of treasury operations with long-term hedging strategies.
Introducing Bitcoin is also representative of a larger trend in corporate finance. Companies are coming to perceive treasury allocation as a competitive strategy as well as a risk management strategy. Even a small investment like the one with CIMG puts the company within a fast-growing ecosystem of businesses.
Metaplanet’s Expansive Model
To place CIMG’s $55M allocation into context, comparisons can be drawn with Japan-based Metaplanet. Originally a hotel and media company, Metaplanet has restructured into one of the fastest-growing Bitcoin treasuries in the world. Inspired by Strategy Inc. (formerly MicroStrategy), Metaplanet now holds approximately 20,000 BTC, valued at over $2 billion.
The company has secured shareholder approval to expand its capital base and adopt a dual-class share system, allowing it to raise up to $3.7 billion exclusively for Bitcoin purchases. Its stated goal is to acquire 210,000 BTC, roughly 1% of total supply, by 2027. Innovative funding instruments such as covered-call options, zero-interest bonds, and preferred shares with fixed dividends support the plan.
Related: Metaplanet Boosts Bitcoin Strategy Through $1.2B Share Sale
Treasury Strategy Emerges as Corporate Competitive Edge
Another question that comes up in the current dynamic financial world is, Is treasury strategy the new competitive advantage in corporate finance? The size of Strategy and Metaplanet illustrates how large companies are redefining their balance sheets in relation to Bitcoin. However, the smaller but symbolic CIMG allocation of $55m indicates that even middle-tier firms can reposition. By embracing digital money, companies demonstrate adaptability and forward thinking in today’s inflationary and rapidly evolving global economy.
