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SBI VC Trade has become the first firm in Japan to receive regulatory approval to handle stablecoins. The exchange plans to start processing USDC transactions on March 12. According to a report by CoinDesk Japan, SBI Group’s crypto trading firm…
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Japan’s investment firm Metaplanet has issued $13.6 million in 0% ordinary bonds to fund the purchase of additional Bitcoin. Tokyo-listed firm Metaplanet is issuing 2 billion JPY (around $13.6 million) in bonds to EVO FUND, with the funds aimed at…
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Metaplanet has added 135 Bitcoin to its treasury, strengthening its position as one of Japan’s most active corporate Bitcoin investors. On Feb. 25, the company announced the 1.939 billion yen ($12.8 million) purchase, bringing its total Bitcoin (BTC) holdings to…
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The Japanese Financial Services Agency green lit a report detailing reforms that would ease regulations for stablecoins and crypto brokerage. According to local media CoinPost, the FSA has approved a a report from a working group recommending policy changes that,…
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Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has expanded its Bitcoin holdings with a $6.6 million purchase, bringing its total to 2,100 BTC. Tokyo-based investment firm Metaplanet announced Thursday it has purchased 68.59 Bitcoin (BTC) for about 996 million Japanese yen (or around…
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Sony Group and Astar Network are launching a campaign with a 100 million ASTR reward to drive adoption and growth on the Soneium ecosystem. According to a press release sent to crypto.news, Japanese blockchain ecosystem Astar (ASTR) Network has partnered…
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Metaplanet shares dropped over 8% after the Japanese firm announced a 10-for-1 stock split to improve liquidity. Japanese investment firm Metaplanet’s shares fell 8.41% on over-the-counter markets following the the firm’s announcement of a stock split. The drop came after…
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Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has purchased an additional 269.43 Bitcoin as part of its ongoing Bitcoin treasury strategy. In a public announcement made on Feb.17, Metaplanet revealed having acquired 269.43 Bitcoin (BTC) at an average price of $95,000 per Bitcoin,…
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Japanese game studio Gumi has approved a $6.6 million Bitcoin purchase to double down on blockchain staking. Gumi Inc., a Japanese mobile game studio, is looking to strengthen its crypto presence with a major Bitcoin (BTC) purchase. In a Feb.…
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Japan’s financial watchdog has begun closed-door discussions on revising crypto regulations, including their potential classification as securities. Japan‘s Financial Services Agency is considering classifying cryptocurrencies as financial products similar to securities, Yahoo Japan reports, citing Japanese news outlets. The agency…
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Metaplanet has become Japan’s hottest stock, surging 3,600% after pivoting to Bitcoin. With 1,762 BTC and a bold 21,000 BTC target, it’s Asia’s top BTC play. Metaplanet Inc. has become Japan’s fastest-rising stock, surging more than 3,600% over the past…
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Apple has quietly removed multiple crypto exchange apps from Japan’s App Store at the request of authorities. Some crypto exchange apps are disappearing from Japan‘s App Store as Apple has seemingly removed several after authorities raised concerns. According to a…
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The Bank of Papua New Guinea has wrapped up its CBDC trial and is now considering next steps for digital payments beyond national borders. Authorities in Papua New Guinea are stepping up their central bank digital currency efforts, with the…
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Metaplanet’s move to a Bitcoin standard in April 2024 has propelled its stock into Japan’s top 50 by trading volume, CEO Simon Gerovich says. Japanese firm Metaplanet saw its market cap jump 7,000% after adopting the Bitcoin (BTC) Standard in…
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Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba says the development of crypto assets and web3 is ‘extremely important’ for solving the nation’s problems. According to Japanese media outlet Iolite, Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato has vowed to finalize Japan’s crypto tax rate by…
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Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has unveiled a strategic plan to acquire 21,000 BTC by 2026. Metaplanet, a public Tokyo-based investment firm, is setting its sights on becoming one of the largest corporate Bitcoin (BTC) holders in the world. The firm…
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