Eric Trump, son of U.S. President Donald Trump, has announced his visit to Tokyo in September 2025 to attend a shareholder meeting of Metaplanet Inc.
Eric Trump's Participation in Shareholder Meeting
Eric Trump will participate in a shareholder meeting of the Japanese company Metaplanet Inc., which focuses on Bitcoin investments. The event is set for September 2025 and will focus on voting for new capital-raising methods. Eric became an advisor to the company on March 21, 2025.
Trump Family's Cryptocurrency Initiatives
The Trump family is actively developing their cryptocurrency businesses. For instance, Trump Media & Technology Group has raised over $2 billion to purchase Bitcoin as part of its cryptocurrency investments. Additionally, the American Bitcoin company, backed by Eric and Donald Trump Jr., plans to acquire businesses in Japan and Hong Kong to expand its Bitcoin holdings.
Cryptocurrency Market Development in Japan
Japan is showing increasing interest in cryptocurrencies, evidenced by the recent approval of the first yen-backed stablecoin. Japanese officials, including Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato, are also set to participate in the WebX2025 event in Tokyo on August 25-26, 2025.
Eric Trump's visit to Japan highlights the Trump family's growing interest in cryptocurrency investments and their intention to capitalize on the increasing interest in digital currencies in Asia.
