Japan
As Japan Election Looms, Political Parties Emphasize Need to Reform Crypto Tax Regulations
Japan’s Democratic Party for the People is trying to attract crypto-conscious voters with tax system reforms. But it’s not alone.
Japan's Metaplanet Buys Another $6.7M Worth of Bitcoin
Metaplanet bought around 108.8 BTC at an average price of just under 9.2 million yen per coin
Bitcoin Holder Metaplanet Sells BTC Options to Boost Coin Stash
The company strengthens its bitcoin position with a strategic options sale, generating nearly 24 BTC ($1.44M) in premium.
Bitcoin Tumbles Back Below $64K as Surprise Japan Prime Minister Choice Triggers 5% Plunge in Nikkei
Overbought conditions also surely played a role in bitcoin's Monday decline.
Japan Plans to Review Its Crypto Rules: Bloomberg
The review which will occur over the coming months could also pave the way for crypto exchange traded funds.
Japans Financial Regulator Mulls Taxing Crypto as Financial Asset
A change in the regime could result in lower taxes for some crypto investors.
Metaplanet Teams Up With SBI VC Trade for Bitcoin Custody
Metaplanet said it was adopting bitcoin as a reserve asset in May and had accumulated a total of 360 BTC by mid-August.
Attention Bitcoin Traders, the Japanese Yen Is Strengthening Again
A similar yen outperformance early this month triggered carry unwind and rocked risk assets, including cryptocurrencies.
Japan's Top Regulator Says Crypto-ETF Approvals Need 'Cautious Consideration:' Report
The U.S., Hong Kong and Australia have all recently given green lights to crypto-related ETFs.
Metaplanet Arranges Loan to Buy $6.8M of BTC
The Japanese company announced its plan to adopt bitcoin as a reserve asset to hedge against the volatility of the yen in May.
