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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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Remixpoint, a Japanese energy and automotive firm, jumps on the recent Bitcoin surge by adding $3.2 million worth of BTC to its crypto holdings. In a recent company notice, Remixpoint declared that it has purchased 500 million yen (around $3.2…
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Illicit crypto inflows from Japanese exchanges have dropped in 2024, with ETH scams recording a 69% decline, data shows. Crypto fraud and scam activity linked to Japanese crypto exchanges dropped significantly in the first half of 2024, according to data…
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Digital currencies issued by local governments in Japan are increasingly being exploited by phishing scams, with fraudsters taking advantage of reward programs. A series of fraud cases has exposed vulnerabilities in digital currencies issued by Japanese municipalities, prompting calls for…
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Japan Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba promises to include discussions of tax cut proposals from the opposition party in his economic stimulus package, involving tax cuts for gasoline and crypto assets. According to a Bloomberg report published on Nov. 20, Ishiba…
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Publicly listed Japanese firm Metaplanet has expanded its Bitcoin holdings, now exceeding 1,100 BTC. On Nov. 19, Metplanet announced the acquisition of 124.117 Bitcoin (BTC) for 1.75 billion yen (roughly $11.33 million). With the latest purchase, the firm now holds…
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Japanese investment adviser Metaplanet has announced plans to issue ¥1.7 billion in one-year 0.36% bonds to buy more Bitcoin. Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed Metaplanet is doubling down on its Bitcoin (BTC) strategy with the issuance of a ¥1.75 billion — around…
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Coincheck is set to become the first Japanese cryptocurrency exchange listed on Nasdaq after receiving approval from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. According to the company’s press release, the SEC approved Coincheck’s confidential draft registration statement on Form…
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Japanese crypto exchange Bitbank has formed its own global investment subsidiary, Bitbank Ventures. The firm will take on projects related to crypto and blockchain technology. According to Bitbank’s press release, Bitbank Ventures will focus on new and rising blockchain projects,…
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Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has been added to CoinShares’ global equity index for the first time. The index lists 45 companies involved in cryptocurrency and blockchain. In a Nov. 5 press release, Japanese investment firm Metaplanet announced that it has…
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A temple in Kyoto, Ryuganji Temple, is offering 1,500 free animated NFTs to promote Japanese Buddhist culture on a global scale. Starting Nov. 1, users can claim free Ryuganji Temple non-fungible tokens from the official website. Visitors will also be…
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