Quantum Solutions, a Tokyo-listed AI firm, is planning to acquire up to 3,000 BTC over the next year through its Hong Kong subsidiary, GPT Pals Studio, despite facing significant financial difficulties. The firm cited the acquisition as a means to manage surplus funds, diversify its portfolio, and mitigate foreign exchange risks. Despite claiming this move would hedge against inflation and preserve value, Quantum Solutions reported a net loss of ¥160 million ($1 million) in Q1 FY2026 and indicated serious doubts about its ability to remain operational. The company has only ¥146 million ($940,000) in cash available and is leveraging $10 million for initial Bitcoin purchases via borrowing. As financially distressed companies increasingly turn to Bitcoin for potential financial salvation, analysts view these strategies as more about perception than fundamentally improving financial health, with comments suggesting that such treasury tactics might be more of a publicity strategy than a sound financial decision.

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