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Japanese government says no to Bitcoin reserve
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In a joint statement, the U.S., Japan, and South Korea highlight the growing threat posed by North Korean cyber actors to the global crypto sector. The United States, Japan, and South Korea have warned the blockchain industry about North Korean…
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The ANIME coin will be launched on Ethereum and Arbitrum in January 2025, with 50.5% of tokens being allocated to the community and more than 20% going to the team, advisors and company. Nearly 10 months after the release of…
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JasmyCoin’s price dropped sharply on Tuesday after forming a double-top pattern and amid shifting sentiment in the crypto market. JasmyCoin (JASMY) fell to an intraday low of $0.035, marking an 11.45% decline from Monday’s high The crash coincided with declines…
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The Financial Services Agency has released its 2024 monitoring report, urging better internal audits and closer scrutiny of crypto exchanges. Japan’s financial regulator has called for stronger internal audits across the entire financial sector, highlighting the need for better oversight,…
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The government of Japan has officially responded to Senator Hamada, stating that it has no intention of adopting Bitcoin as part of its foreign exchange reserves due to a lack of understanding and concerns about volatility.
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CEO of Daiwa Securities believes Japan should allow for crypto exchange-traded funds to enter the local market. Daiwa is one of the many companies pushing for Japan to approve crypto ETFs. According to a Bloomberg report published on Dec. 24,…
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Japanese police revealed Tuesday that hackers affiliated with the North Korean regime are likely behind the $307 million attack on crypto exchange DMM Bitcoin. North Korean hackers are said to be behind a multi-million attack on a crypto exchange, which…
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Tokyo-listed Metaplanet has purchased another 9.5 billion yen ($60.6 million) worth of Bitcoin, pushing its holdings to 1,761.98 BTC. Metaplanet, a publicly traded Japanese company, has acquired 619.7 Bitcoin as part of its crypto treasury strategy, paying an average of…
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Metaplanet Inc. has declared that it issued its 5th Series of Ordinary Bonds via private placement with EVO FUND for ¥5 billion to buy more Bitcoin.
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Former Binance CEO Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao creates a thread on X, showcasing news headlines that point to governments establishing strategic Bitcoin reserves, much like the plans introduced in the U.S. In a recent post, CZ shared a headline that showed…
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As Japan signals its plans to become a leader in institutional blockchain adoption, Fireblocks opens a regional office in Tokyo to support the country’s expanding ecosystem. Crypto custody and blockchain infrastructure provider Fireblocks has opened a new office in Tokyo…
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Remixpoint’s latest Bitcoin purchase of $1.38 million boosts its total crypto holdings to a market value of $34.3 million, reflecting a profit of nearly $6.72 million. Japan‘s energy and automotive business consulting company Remixpoint has acquired an additional Bitcoin (BTC)…
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Metaplanet is set to distribute Bitcoin to shareholders through a lottery system, aimed at incentivizing participation in its new initiative with SBI VC Trade. Tokyo-listed firm Metaplanet has unveiled a new shareholder benefit program, offering Bitcoin (BTC) rewards through a…
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Japanese cryptocurrency exchange DMM Bitcoin is reportedly ceasing all efforts to relaunch the hacked trading platform despite initiating recovery plans. According to a Nikkei Asia report, the exchange will shut down operations and sell all assets to SBI Group-owned trading…
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Metaplanet wants to raise $62 million from its upcoming series of stock acquisition rights to EVO Fund. The firm will use the funds to buy more Bitcoin for its treasury management. In a Nov. 28 press release, the Japanese investment…
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Metaplanet has been added to the the Amplify Transformational Data Sharing ETF or BLOK, a global index that invests in leading blockchain companies including SBI Holding, MicroStrategy and Nvidia. On Nov. 28, the Japanese investment firm announced its inclusion into…
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