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Nomura-owned subsidiary, Laser Digital, is reportedly in preliminary discussions with Japan’s Financial Services Agency to apply for a crypto asset trading license. According to a Bloomberg report, Laser Digital Holdings is planning to apply for a crypto trading license in…
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SBI Crypto is the latest major exchange in the crosshairs of a suspected state-sponsored attack, with sleuth ZachXBT, citing help from Cyvers, tracing a $21 million multi-coin theft to wallets linked to previous DPRK campaigns. On Oct. 1, online crypto…
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SBI Ripple Asia is partnering with Tobu Top Tours to build closed-loop payment ecosystems. The venture will mint unique tokens for destinations and brands, tethering spending power to digital fan engagement and localized travel experiences. According to an announcement on…
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Metaplanet has bought 5,419 more Bitcoin, taking its total holdings above 25,500 BTC and cementing its role as Asia’s largest corporate holder. Metaplanet has announced a new purchase of 5,419 BTC, lifting its total reserves to 25,555 BTC. According to…
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Metaplanet is expanding its bitcoin operations on two fronts, unveiling new subsidiaries in the United States and Japan to strengthen both revenue generation and market presence. In a corporate filing today, Metaplanet announced the launch of Metaplanet Income Corp., a…
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Metaplanet’s share has slipped further from its peak in June, plummeting by 28% in the past month. The firm plans to issue 385 million new shares to boost its Bitcoin holdings. In a recent notice, Metaplanet announced that it has…
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Metaplanet has added more Bitcoin to its treasury, racing toward its year-end and long-term targets as its stock faces pressure from recent losses. Metaplanet has announced the addition of 136 Bitcoin (BTC) to its treasury. According to its official disclosure…
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Metaplanet is advancing its Bitcoin ambitions as shareholders greenlight fresh capital raise to fuel accumulation.
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Startale Group becomes the first firm to introduce Entertainment Tokenized Assets to Japan’s web3 ecosystem, which would allow for tokenized creative rights for Twin Planet IP. According to a press release sent to crypto.news, Startale’s initiative will be the first…
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Japan Post Bank is preparing to launch DCJPY, a yen-backed digital currency on a private blockchain. Japan Post Bank to roll out DCJPY Japan Post Bank, one of Japan’s largest financial institutions that manages about $1.3 trillion in deposits, is…
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A lot was said about how the U.S. economy can benefit from USD-pegged stablecoins, especially now, when the GENIUS Act provides a clearer framework for the issuers. But can other countries benefit from issuing stablecoins pegged to their respective national…
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Metaplanet has strengthened its Bitcoin portfolio with a new $11.7 million purchase, bringing total holdings to nearly 19,000 BTC.
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Ripple’s RLUSD to launch in Japan through SBI partnership by Q1 2026
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Japan is reportedly gearing up to launch its first official stablecoin, as interest for the asset class deepens across Asia. According to a recent report by local outlet Nikkei Asia, Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) is preparing to approve the…
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Metaplanet is not slowing down on its accumulation of Bitcoin, boosting its portfolio with fresh funds. According to an August 18 disclosure, Metaplanet has purchased an additional 775 Bitcoin (BTC) for approximately $93 million. The acquisition was made at an…
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