Remixpoint Becomes First Publicly Listed Japanese Firm to Pay CEO in Bitcoin
In a landmark move for corporate crypto adoption, Japanese consulting firm Remixpoint has become the first publicly listed company in Japan to pay its CEO’s entire salary in Bitcoin (BTC). The company’s president and CEO, Yoshihiko Takahashi, voluntarily opted to receive his full compensation in the world’s largest cryptocurrency, marking a symbolic alignment with the firm's crypto-forward strategy and shareholder interests.
In an official statement, Takahashi explained his motivation:
“My decision to receive my entire compensation in Bitcoin is a clear signal that I am ‘in the same boat’ as our shareholders.”
A Strategic Shift Toward Crypto Loyalty
Remixpoint’s decision to pay executive compensation in Bitcoin is more than a personal gesture — it's a calculated strategy to reflect shareholder sentiment and reinforce the company's crypto commitment. According to the firm, shareholders had requested that management hold company stock to better align their interests with those of investors. However, due to regulatory constraints, including insider trading concerns, the company could not follow through with this proposal.
Instead, Bitcoin compensation became a creative alternative — one that closely ties executive incentives to market performance without breaching financial regulations.
“By receiving compensation in Bitcoin, the company’s leadership will share the same economic fate as shareholders,” Remixpoint stated in its release, calling it a move that strengthens value alignment between management and investors.
A Pioneer Among Bitcoin-Backed Firms
While many global firms are now racing to build up Bitcoin treasuries, Remixpoint stands out as an early adopter. The company began holding Bitcoin on its balance sheet in September 2024, ahead of the broader wave of corporate crypto conversions.
According to Bitcoin Treasuries data, Remixpoint currently holds 1,051 BTC, valued at approximately $114 million as of this week. That puts the firm among a growing but still relatively exclusive group of companies integrating Bitcoin deeply into both their financial strategies and operational models.
At the time of reporting, Bitcoin is trading at $108,461, reflecting a slight 0.45% dip in the past 24 hours, though it's up 1.59% over the past week and 3.3% over the last two weeks — underscoring its continued strength as an asset class.
A Signal to the Broader Market
Remixpoint's Bitcoin salary decision is more than symbolic. It sets a precedent for how traditional firms can merge financial innovation with leadership accountability. As regulatory frameworks evolve and institutional acceptance of crypto continues to expand, such moves could become more common — not just in Japan but globally.