Bakkt abandons acquisition of the "bitcoin.jp" domain name
Source: Odaily
Time: 2025-09-18 20:00:07
Odaily Planet Daily News Bakkt, a digital asset trading platform listed on the New York Stock Exchange, announced that it would give up the acquisition of the "bitcoin.jp" domain name and instead acquire the "bitcoin.co.jp" domain name. Previously, Bakkt announced that it had reached a share purchase agreement with RIZAP Group to acquire Tokyo-listed company MarushoHotta. It is reported that the amount of the acquisition has not been disclosed yet. The acquisition will make Bakkt the largest shareholder of MHT. In connection with this transaction, Bakkt will acquire the website domain name "bitcoin.jp", which will become the new name of MHT after approval by MHT shareholders. (Businesswire)