Japan
Yen Rises Against Bitcoin, Dollar as Scott Bessent Predicts Bank of Japan Rate Hike
The yen is no longer the most attractive funding currency, and the currency's strength may not necessarily lead to broad-based risk aversion, one expert said.
SBI Files for Bitcoin–XRP ETF in Japan, Pushing Dual Crypto Exposure Into Regulated Markets
The ‘Crypto-Assets ETF’ is structured to track the performance of both assets simultaneously, providing a single-entry point for investors seeking crypto exposure.
Metaplanet Buys 780 More Bitcoin, Increases Stash to 17,132 BTC
Japanese company Metaplanet has the largest BTC stash among public companies outside the U.S.
A Japanese AI Firm Plans to Buy 3,000 Bitcoin Over Next 12 Months
The decision to invest in bitcoin was driven by the depreciation of fiat currencies, rising global financial uncertainty, and a desire to diversify its asset portfolio.
Japan’s Metaplanet Buys 797 Bitcoin as BTC Breaks Past $120K
Metaplanet's strategy mirrors the blueprint used by Strategy (MSTR): accumulate bitcoin via equity and debt issuance, then use the asset base to secure financing for broader expansion.
Japanese Real Estate Firm GATES to Tokenize $75M in Tokyo Property on Oasys Blockchain
The initiative aims to simplify property transactions for foreign buyers by using blockchain technology to overcome legal and regulatory hurdles, GATES said.
Japan's SBI to Let Users Swap Credit Card Points for Bitcoin, Ether, and XRP
Although a relatively small amount, it marks the first time cryptocurrency has been added to APLUS’s prize catalog, which previously focused on cashbacks and partner rewards.
Japan's Surging 30-Year Yield Is Flashing Warning Sign for Risk Assets: Macro Markets
Market concerns about fiscal policy and upcoming elections may be contributing to the rise in bond yields.
Metaplanet Wants to Use Bitcoin Holdings for Acquisitions: FT
Metaplanet is eyeing up "phase two" of its bitcoin treasury strategy, CEO Simon Gerovich said in an interview
Metaplanet Acquires 1,005 Bitcoin, Issues $208M Bonds for Further BTC Buys
Last week, the fifth largest corporate bitcoin holder, announced it is raising $515 million from capital raises.
