Isabella García
Remixpoint Inc., a publicly traded Japanese consultancy, has made history by becoming the first listed company in Japan to pay its CEO’s full salary in Bitcoin (BTC). This groundbreaking decision was initiated by CEO Yoshihiko Takahashi, who voluntarily opted to be compensated entirely in crypto.
“I wanted to demonstrate my commitment to the company’s Bitcoin strategy and show shareholders that we share the same financial journey,” said Takahashi in a public statement.
Shareholders had previously encouraged Remixpoint’s leadership to acquire company stock to better reflect shareholder interests. However, legal restrictions surrounding insider trading made stock ownership by company executives legally unfeasible.
Instead, the company implemented an innovative solution: linking executive compensation directly to Bitcoin performance. By paying the CEO in BTC, Remixpoint created a structure that mirrors shareholder risk and reward, tightening the bond between leadership and investors.
“This new compensation model is designed to align long-term company value with shareholder interest,” the company emphasized.
Market Timing and Bitcoin Performance
At the time of the announcement, Bitcoin was trading at approximately $108,461, experiencing a minor 0.45% dip after a consistent week-long climb. The top cryptocurrency had gained 1.59% over the past week, with a 3.3% rise in the last 14 days — providing an optimistic backdrop to the CEO’s compensation transition.
Remixpoint: A Veteran in the Bitcoin Space
While many firms have recently begun building BTC treasuries via public share offerings and capital raises, Remixpoint stands out as an early adopter. The company first added Bitcoin to its balance sheet in September 2024, well ahead of the recent wave of corporate interest.
According to Bitcoin Treasuries, Remixpoint currently holds 1,051 BTC, valued at over $114 million, solidifying its position as one of Japan’s most prominent corporate Bitcoin holders.
