Quantum Solutions, a Tokyo-listed AI firm, plans to acquire up to 3,000 BTC through its Hong Kong subsidiary, GPT Pals Studio, over the next year. This move comes as the company deals with significant financial pressure, having reported a ¥160 million ($1 million) net loss in the first quarter of FY2026 and expressing doubts about its ability to continue operating. With only ¥146 million ($940,000) in cash and ¥332 million ($2.1 million) in total assets, Quantum aims to use Bitcoin as a treasury strategy to manage surplus funds and hedge against inflation. The initial purchase of $10 million in Bitcoin will be funded through borrowing. Experts suggest that while some firms see Bitcoin as a strategic asset, distressed companies might be using it more for perception management rather than addressing core financial issues. This trend is not isolated, as other struggling firms, like the Australian biotech company Opyl, have also adopted similar strategies amidst financial difficulties.

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