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Metaplanet upsizes share offering to $1.4B to aggressively acquire more Bitcoin

Metaplanet plans to allocate 1$1.25 billion for Bitcoin purchases and $138.7 million for its Bitcoin income generation business.

4 months ago

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Investments

Strategy and Metaplanet scooped up 66% of newly mined Bitcoin last week

Strategy missed the S&P 500 but doubled down with 1,955 more Bitcoin this week.

4 months ago

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Crypto

Metaplanet achieves 20,000 BTC milestone amid shareholder-approved $2.8B treasury growth plan

During the shareholder meeting, CEO Simon Gerovich outlined the company's plan to acquire 210,000 BTC by 2027.

4 months ago

Tokens

Japan-based Gumi commits $17M to XRP amid expansion into global payment networks

Gumi's XRP acquisition marks a strategic shift towards remittance-based revenue opportunities.

4 months ago

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Adoption

Japan-based Metaplanet aims to raise $880M from overseas investors for Bitcoin buying spree

By increasing shares and focusing on Bitcoin, Metaplanet aims to broaden liquidity and investor engagement from overseas markets.

4 months ago

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Adoption

Strategy and Metaplanet collectively control 651,448 BTC worth $72.6B after surprise $367M buy

Acquiring over 3,100 BTC, Strategy and Metaplanet continue aggressive Bitcoin accumulation strategies.

4 months ago

Tokens

76% of Japan’s banks eye tokenized securities as SBI bets on Chainlink

SBI's financial expertise meets Chainlink's tech infrastructure to unlock benefits for Japan’s digital asset ecosystem.

4 months ago

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Stablecoins

Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin to enter Japanese market by 2026

By teaming up with SBI VC Trade, Ripple plans RLUSD launch aligning with Japan's stablecoin regulatory reviews.

4 months ago

Crypto

Crypto venture funding drops 59% to $1.9 billion in Q2, later-stage deals dominate

The shift toward later-stage funding reflects growing market maturity as venture-backed firms achieve product-market fit.

5 months ago

Stablecoins

Asian powerhouses Japan and South Korea advance stablecoin regulatory efforts

Japan's strategic move for a yen-based stablecoin aligns with South Korea's legislative push in the fast-evolving crypto space.

5 months ago

Investments

Metaplanet’s Bitcoin strategy turns ¥5 billion loss into ¥11 billion profit

Company's Q2 shock ¥11.1B profit and ¥55B unrealized gains as Bitcoin plays pay off.

5 months ago

Crypto

Japan’s crypto paralysis is cultural; tax cuts won’t fix it

Japan's entrenched risk-aversion stifles crypto innovation despite proposed tax cuts.

5 months ago

Japan

Metaplanet upsizes share offering to $1.4B to aggressively acquire more Bitcoin

Strategy and Metaplanet scooped up 66% of newly mined Bitcoin last week

Metaplanet achieves 20,000 BTC milestone amid shareholder-approved $2.8B treasury growth plan

Japan-based Gumi commits $17M to XRP amid expansion into global payment networks

Japan-based Metaplanet aims to raise $880M from overseas investors for Bitcoin buying spree

Strategy and Metaplanet collectively control 651,448 BTC worth $72.6B after surprise $367M buy

76% of Japan’s banks eye tokenized securities as SBI bets on Chainlink

Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin to enter Japanese market by 2026

Crypto venture funding drops 59% to $1.9 billion in Q2, later-stage deals dominate

Asian powerhouses Japan and South Korea advance stablecoin regulatory efforts

Metaplanet’s Bitcoin strategy turns ¥5 billion loss into ¥11 billion profit

Japan’s crypto paralysis is cultural; tax cuts won’t fix it

Popular Japan Stories

Japan’s central bank scraps CBDC plans due to lack of interest from public

A Japanese game with 8 million users is launching a crypto metaverse

Mt. Gox exchange releases guideline for BTC repayment

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Japan

Metaplanet upsizes share offering to $1.4B to aggressively acquire more Bitcoin

Strategy and Metaplanet scooped up 66% of newly mined Bitcoin last week

Metaplanet achieves 20,000 BTC milestone amid shareholder-approved $2.8B treasury growth plan

Japan-based Gumi commits $17M to XRP amid expansion into global payment networks

Japan-based Metaplanet aims to raise $880M from overseas investors for Bitcoin buying spree

Strategy and Metaplanet collectively control 651,448 BTC worth $72.6B after surprise $367M buy

76% of Japan’s banks eye tokenized securities as SBI bets on Chainlink

Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin to enter Japanese market by 2026

Crypto venture funding drops 59% to $1.9 billion in Q2, later-stage deals dominate

Asian powerhouses Japan and South Korea advance stablecoin regulatory efforts

Metaplanet’s Bitcoin strategy turns ¥5 billion loss into ¥11 billion profit

Japan’s crypto paralysis is cultural; tax cuts won’t fix it

Japan’s central bank scraps CBDC plans due to lack of interest from public

A Japanese game with 8 million users is launching a crypto metaverse

Mt. Gox exchange releases guideline for BTC repayment

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