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SBI Holdings sign beside an XRP coin outside a corporate office, highlighting the ¥10 billion retail bond launch and an XRP reward incentive with conditions attached

Banking

Japanese finance giant offers XRP rewards to bond buyers — but the payout is tiny

Buyers only get the XRP if they open an SBI VC Trade account and finish receipt steps by noon May 11.

2 weeks 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.

1 year 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.

1 year 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%.

1 year 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.

1 year 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.

1 year ago

Investments

BTC Inc and Sora Ventures join management of HK Asia Holdings deepening Bitcoin strategy

David Bailey and key figures from Sora Ventures and BTC Inc. take on active board roles at HK Asia Holdings, marking a decisive shift in management strategy.

1 year ago

Adoption

Japanese gaming publisher Gumi announces plans to buy $6 million worth of Bitcoin for treasury

The company is already a node operator for Bitcoin staking protocol Babylon, with nearly 8 BTC in delegated staking.

1 year ago

Regulation

Japan requests Apple, Google block access to unregistered crypto exchanges

Japan's regulatory push asks Apple and Google to block unregistered crypto apps, spotlighting tech roles in enforcement.

1 year ago

Metaplanet plans $745M capital raise to boost Bitcoin holdings amid yen decline

Crypto 1 year ago

Japan, South Korea, and the US issue joint warning over North Korea-related crypto thefts

Hacks 1 year ago

Soneium blockchain launches as Sony dives deeper into NFT and crypto space

Layer-2 1 year ago

Japan cracks down on unregistered crypto exchanges

Regulation 1 year ago

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Japanese finance giant offers XRP rewards to bond buyers — but the payout is tiny

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

BTC Inc and Sora Ventures join management of HK Asia Holdings deepening Bitcoin strategy

Japanese gaming publisher Gumi announces plans to buy $6 million worth of Bitcoin for treasury

Japan requests Apple, Google block access to unregistered crypto exchanges

Metaplanet plans $745M capital raise to boost Bitcoin holdings amid yen decline

Japan, South Korea, and the US issue joint warning over North Korea-related crypto thefts

Soneium blockchain launches as Sony dives deeper into NFT and crypto space

Japan cracks down on unregistered crypto exchanges