Japan
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.
Bitcoin Keeps Weekly Loss as 'Anti-Risk' Yen Strengthens After BOJ Rate Hike
The yen’s popularity as a funding currency can cause knock-on effects in other markets, helping tighten global financial conditions, BlackRock said.
Crypto Exchange Gate.io Exits Japan
"As one of the world's leading cryptocurrency exchanges, we strive to comply with financial regulations in all regions in which we operate," a blog on Gate.io said.
Sony to Restart Japanese Crypto Exchange Whalefin Purchased From Amber Group in 2023
The technology giant has dabbled in Web3 through partnerships and investments in startups.
Metaplanet Discloses $1.6M BTC Purchase; Shares Jump 10%
The investment firm now owns 141 BTC, worth about $9.4 million.
