Japan News

Japan’s regulators remain cautious on spot crypto ETFs despite a global shift towards approval, according to Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management. Japan‘s regulators maintain a cautious stance on spot crypto exchange-traded funds, diverging from the more progressive approaches seen in…

Komainu, a crypto custodian provider backed by Nomura Group, completed their first acquisition by buying Singaporean rival custodian Propine Holdings. According to an Oct. 22 Bloomberg report, Japanese Nomura-backed crypto custodian firm Komainu’s Propine purchase is still awaiting approval from…

A Monero-focused investigation has reportedly led to Japan’s first arrest of a suspected ¥100 million credit card fraud ringleader. A joint investigation by Japan‘s National Police Agency’s Cyber Special Investigation Unit led to the arrest of a ringleader accused of…

Japan’s Democratic Party for the People leader, Yuichiro Tamaki, promises to cut crypto tax to 20% along with a number of other crypto-related policies if the party gets elected. In an X post on Oct. 21, Japanese politician and Democratic…

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet completed a roll-up transaction involving 223 contracts of Bitcoin put options, raising the strike price from $62,000 to $66,000 in the wake of Bitcoin’s bullish run. According to an Oct. 16 company notice, Metaplanet has bought…

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet continues to boost its Bitcoin holdings by purchasing 106.97 BTC ($6.9 million) amidst the ongoing Bitcoin rally. The hotel operator turned investment firm announced in an Oct. 15 notice that it has purchased an additional ¥1…

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has bought $6.7 million worth of Bitcoin, adding 108.99 BTC to their expanding cryptocurrency reserves. On Oct. 11, Metaplanet invested ¥1 billion or equal to $6.7 million in Bitcoin(BTC) reserves. This brings the company’s holdings in…

Palau’s government in partnership with Soramitsu and Japan’s ministry has launched a blockchain-based savings bond prototype aimed at enhancing domestic investment growth. Palau is launching a blockchain-based savings bond system developed in collaboration with Japanese blockchain firm Soramitsu and Japan‘s…

Japanese budget hotel operator turned investment firm, Metaplanet, purchased $6.7 million worth of Bitcoin. This brings their total Bitcoin reserves to 639.50 BTC. In a statement released on Oct. 7, Metaplanet announced that it has bought an additional ¥1 billion…

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet acquired 23.97 Bitcoin from an options transaction with QCP Capital, a Singapore-based digital asset trading firm, bringing Metaplanet’s total Bitcoin revenue at 530.72 BTC. In the company’s Oct. 3 notice, Metaplanet announced that it has made…

Layer 1 blockchain network Aptos announced its acquisition of Japanese blockchain developer HashPalette, marking a key expansion into Japan’s blockchain market. Aptos Labs, the firm behind layer 1 blockchain Aptos Network, announced the acquisition of HashPalette Inc., a subsidiary of…

Japan’s Metaplanet, the budget hotel operator turned investment firm, has added $6.94 million worth of Bitcoin to its growing holdings. According to its Oct. 1 disclosure, Metaplanet has purchased an additional 107.913 Bitcoin (BTC) for a total investment of ¥1…

Newly appointed Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba aims to use blockchain technology and non-fungible tokens to revalue local assets like food and tourism on a global scale. Policy documents from Shigeru Ishiba’s office indicate that Japan‘s PM is pro-blockchain and…

Japan’s Financial Services Agency is set to review its crypto regulations, potentially leading to lower taxes and allowing domestic funds to invest in tokens. Japan is preparing to review its cryptocurrency regulations, which could result in lower taxes and allow…

Bitcoin and most altcoins remained in a tight range as the crypto fear and greed index moved to the fear zone of 33 ahead of the Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan decisions. Bitcoin (BTC) has been stuck below $60,000…

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet keeps allocating Bitcoin, this time buying $2 million worth of crypto. Tokyo-listed investment firm Metaplanet has continued its aggressive Bitcoin (BTC) accumulation strategy, purchasing ¥300 million ($2 million) worth of Bitcoin, according to a Sept. 10…