Japan
Japanese Energy Firm Remixpoint Boosts Crypto Holdings More Than 8,000% in 9 Months
The firm’s shares surged after Donald Trump’s election victory as a result of the positive outlook for cryptocurrency regulation.
Bitcoin HODLer Metaplanet to Join MSCI Japan Index, Raises $26M to Buy More BTC
Metaplanet completes a 0% raise the terms are unsecured, unguaranteed ordinary bonds to purchase more bitcoin.
Japan’s Financial Regulator Weighs Stricter Disclosure Rules for Crypto Assets: Nikkei
New disclosure rules may align virtual currencies with securities to enhance investor protection and promote any potential ETFs.
Bitcoin HODLer Metaplanet Achieves $35M Unrealized Gains in 2024 Thanks to BTC Treasury
Metaplanet said it was the best-performing equity in 2024 out of 55,000 publicly listed companies.
Blockstream Opens New Office in Tokyo as It Expands in Asia
The company plans to drive Japanese adoption of Bitcoin Layer-2 and self-custody technologies.
Japan’s Metaplanet Plans to Buy 21,000 Bitcoin by 2026
The “21 Million Plan” comprises the issuance of 21 million shares via moving strike warrants and represents Asia’s largest-ever equity capital raise for Bitcoin with a target of 16.65 billion yen.
Crypto Bulls Brace for Bank of Japan's Rate Hike That Could Derail Momentum
Japan's headline inflation is at 2.9% year-over-year, at a 3-month high. A hot inflation print could set bitcoin back.
North Korea Blamed for May's $305M Hack on Japanese Crypto Exchange DMM
Japanese police and U.S. agencies said the attack was "affiliated" with TraderTraitor, which is characterized by social engineering.
XRP Outperforms Crypto Majors as Japan Yen Strength Signals Bitcoin Trouble
Yen breached the key 150 level against dollars early Friday, a move that has previously catalyzed the unwinding of carry trades.
Crypto Lobby Group CCI Expands Its Reach by Absorbing Proof of Stake Alliance
The Crypto Council for Innovation has integrated with the Proof of Stake Alliance and secured partnerships with other policy groups in Japan and the U.K.
