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Japan Bitcoin Industry Raises $5.1M in Bitcoin for Lightning Payments
Japan Bitcoin Industry secures $5.1 million entirely in Bitcoin for Lightning payment infrastructure.
In brief
Japan Bitcoin Industry secures $5.1 million entirely in Bitcoin for Lightning payment infrastructure. Japan Bitcoin Industry raised 800,043,580 yen ($5.1 million) in Bitcoin to fund its Lightning payment product and routing operations. Originally reported by BigGo Finance.
Japan Bitcoin Industry raises $5.1M in Bitcoin
Japan Bitcoin Industry plans to raise 800,043,580 yen (approximately $5.1 million) through a third-party share allotment to Fulgur and ANAP Lightning Capital.
Entire subscription paid in Bitcoin
The entire subscription amount will be paid in Bitcoin with settlement scheduled for Nov. 2.
Funds for aurora Lightning product
Proceeds will fund aurora Lightning payment product development, hiring, routing operations and research.
Business alliance with ANAP Lightning Capital
Japan Bitcoin Industry signed a business alliance with ANAP Lightning Capital to supply Bitcoin for payment channels.
ANAP Holdings financials
ANAP Holdings posted a 4.37 billion yen Bitcoin valuation loss and 7.32 billion yen net loss for fiscal year ended August 2026.
Fulgur's backing commitment
Fulgur's Rintaro Kawai confirmed the firm will lead future funding rounds for Japan Bitcoin Industry.
Lightning Network usage metrics
Lightning Network handled $1.17 billion across 5.22 million transactions in November 2025.
Japan Bitcoin Industry's business model
Japan Bitcoin Industry argues Bitcoin can serve as practical alternative to card rails for cross-border sales.
The big picture
Japan Bitcoin Industry raised 800,043,580 yen ($5.1 million) in Bitcoin to fund its Lightning payment product and routing operations.
