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Japan telecom KDDI has agreed to buy a 14.9% stake in KDDI Coincheck Group for $65 million. KDDI Corporation (TYO: 9433), Japan’s second-largest telecom company with over 72 million mobile subscribers, has announced an agreement to acquire a 14.9% stake…
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Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich says its preferred share plan needs more review as Japan weighs monthly payouts and Bitcoin income cash flows.
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Japan Blockchain Foundation plans EJPY on JOC and Ethereum for B2B settlements as Japan’s regulated yen stablecoin race expands across 2026.
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JPX says crypto ETF listings may begin after Japan clarifies legal reforms, while Bitcoin ETFs return to inflows.
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SBI Holdings starts talks to acquire Bitbank as Japan’s crypto market consolidates and Bitbank expands crypto card services.
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Bitbank launches EPOS Crypto Card in Japan, letting users settle bills with bitcoin from exchange balances and earn 0.5% crypto cashback.
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Metaplanet issues $50M in zero-interest bonds to fund more Bitcoin purchases after raising its holdings to 40,177 BTC.
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Japan’s clearing arm JSCC has begun testing whether government bonds can function as digital collateral on blockchain infrastructure. According to a Monday announcement from Japan Securities Clearing Corporation, part of Japan Exchange Group, the firm has partnered with Mizuho Financial…
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The Japanese government passed an amendment to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act on Friday, officially reclassifying crypto assets as financial instruments. According to a report by Nikkei, the new legislation introduces a ban on insider trading and prohibits any…
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Microsoft said on Friday it plans to invest $10 billion in Japan over the next four years, focusing on artificial intelligence data centres and supporting infrastructure. The announcement followed a meeting between Microsoft President Brad Smith and Japanese Prime Minister…
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Trading activity on Japanese crypto exchange bitFlyer surged sharply as volatility in energy and equity markets pushed investors toward digital assets. According to market data, trading volumes on the Tokyo-based exchange jumped more than 200% within 24 hours, coinciding with…
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Bank of Japan Governor Ueda Kazuo said the rapid integration of blockchain and artificial intelligence is reshaping the financial system, positioning central banks to play a pivotal role in anchoring trust as crypto-linked infrastructure matures. Bank of Japan’s Ueda backs…
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Japan’s “Takaichi trade” is shifting global capital flows and tightening liquidity, adding short-term downside pressure to Bitcoin as U.S. stocks weaken. Bitcoin is facing fresh near-term pressure as political shifts in Japan reshape global capital flows and reinforce a cautious…
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Metaplanet Inc. approved a $127 million capital raise to accelerate its Bitcoin-buying strategy, but investors balked at the dilution, sending the stock down about 3.5% on the day.
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Arthur Hayes says stealth Fed support for the yen could expand dollar liquidity, weaken the DXY, and mechanically push Bitcoin and majors to new highs. Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes is betting that quiet Federal Reserve intervention to support the…
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Japan’s FSA plans strict bond rules for yen stablecoins, reshaping reserves, JGB demand, and megabank-led digital yen settlement projects. Japan’s Financial Services Agency has unveiled strict collateral requirements for stablecoin reserve assets, setting a high threshold that could limit which…
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