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Adoption

Bitcoin rallies past $87k as Metaplanet and Strategy purchase 6,856 BTC worth almost $600M

Economic uncertainties propel giants like Metaplanet and Strategy to amass Bitcoin.

9 months ago

Stablecoins

Japanese TradFi giant eyes stablecoin launch with Ava Labs, Fireblocks

Sumitomo Mitsui aims to modernize cross-border payments by launching a fiat-backed stablecoin on Avalanche with Ava Labs and Fireblocks.

9 months ago

Crypto

Metaplanet becomes 9th-largest corporate Bitcoin holder after new purchase

Metaplanet's innovative Bitcoin financing method doubles its holdings and helps it achieve a Q1 yield of 95%.

9 months ago

Regulation

Asia Web3 Alliance seeks US-Japan collaboration to tackle regulatory challenges

Asia Web3 Alliance called for cohesive US-Japan efforts to streamline token classification and boost market access.

9 months ago

Crypto

Metaplanet ramps up Bitcoin strategy with latest purchase, trading volume beats Toyota

Metaplanet has acquired more than 1,000 Bitcoin this month.

10 months ago

Memecoins

Japan’s Open House to accept DOGE, SOL and XRP for real estate amid friendlier regulatory climate

Amid Japan's evolving regulatory landscape, Open House is integrating DOGE and SOL as payment options to attract a broader demographic to its real estate offerings.

10 months ago

Crypto

Eric Trump joins Bitcoin firm Metaplanet’s advisory board, stock surges 17%

With Trump's influence, Metaplanet eyes expansion and increased visibility in the US market.

10 months ago

Politics

Japan proposes crypto tax cut to boost investor appeal

Under the proposal, crypto tax reductions could bolster Japan's digital asset market and attract greater investment.

10 months ago

Stablecoins

Japan ushers in stablecoin era with SBI VC Trade’s landmark license and planned USDC listing

SBI VC Trade's landmark approval opens doors for USDC, boosting Japan’s stablecoin ecosystem with phased user access.

10 months ago

Crypto

Metaplanet makes first Bitcoin purchase in 2025, buys 269 BTC

Metaplanet leverages capital market strategies to boost BTC yield by 15.3%, setting a quarterly target of 35%.

11 months ago

Crypto

Metaplanet fuels Bitcoin ambitions with $26 million raise as it enters MSCI Japan Index

Metaplanet's inclusion in MSCI Japan Index elevates its status as it aims for 10,000 BTC this year.

11 months ago

Adoption

SBC Medical becomes latest Japanese firm to adopt Bitcoin strategy

SBC Medical to diversify assets as Bitcoin adoption gains traction among Japanese firms amid global uncertainty.

11 months ago

Japan

Bitcoin rallies past $87k as Metaplanet and Strategy purchase 6,856 BTC worth almost $600M

Japanese TradFi giant eyes stablecoin launch with Ava Labs, Fireblocks

Metaplanet becomes 9th-largest corporate Bitcoin holder after new purchase

Asia Web3 Alliance seeks US-Japan collaboration to tackle regulatory challenges

Metaplanet ramps up Bitcoin strategy with latest purchase, trading volume beats Toyota

Japan’s Open House to accept DOGE, SOL and XRP for real estate amid friendlier regulatory climate

Eric Trump joins Bitcoin firm Metaplanet’s advisory board, stock surges 17%

Japan proposes crypto tax cut to boost investor appeal

Japan ushers in stablecoin era with SBI VC Trade’s landmark license and planned USDC listing

Metaplanet makes first Bitcoin purchase in 2025, buys 269 BTC

Metaplanet fuels Bitcoin ambitions with $26 million raise as it enters MSCI Japan Index

SBC Medical becomes latest Japanese firm to adopt Bitcoin strategy

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

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Bitcoin rallies past $87k as Metaplanet and Strategy purchase 6,856 BTC worth almost $600M

Japanese TradFi giant eyes stablecoin launch with Ava Labs, Fireblocks

Metaplanet becomes 9th-largest corporate Bitcoin holder after new purchase

Asia Web3 Alliance seeks US-Japan collaboration to tackle regulatory challenges

Metaplanet ramps up Bitcoin strategy with latest purchase, trading volume beats Toyota

Japan’s Open House to accept DOGE, SOL and XRP for real estate amid friendlier regulatory climate

Eric Trump joins Bitcoin firm Metaplanet’s advisory board, stock surges 17%

Japan proposes crypto tax cut to boost investor appeal

Japan ushers in stablecoin era with SBI VC Trade’s landmark license and planned USDC listing

Metaplanet makes first Bitcoin purchase in 2025, buys 269 BTC

Metaplanet fuels Bitcoin ambitions with $26 million raise as it enters MSCI Japan Index

SBC Medical becomes latest Japanese firm to adopt Bitcoin strategy

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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