Quantum Solutions, a Tokyo-listed AI firm, is set to acquire up to 3,000 BTC over the next year through its Hong Kong subsidiary, GPT Pals Studio. The company highlighted that this strategy aims to manage surplus funds, diversify its portfolio, and mitigate foreign exchange risks. Despite lacking previous crypto investments, Quantum sees this move as a potential hedge against inflation and a way to preserve corporate value. However, their financial situation is precarious, with a reported net loss of ¥160 million ($1 million) in Q1 FY2026 and cash reserves of only ¥146 million ($940,000). Analysts suggest that such treasury strategies, especially among distressed companies, may be more about reshaping perception than genuine financial recovery. This trend is echoed in other struggling firms turning to Bitcoin as a financial lifeline, with little evidence that it effectively addresses their underlying issues.

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