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Metaplanet acquires additional 108 BTC in efforts to dethrone Meitu as Asia’s top Bitcoin holder

Metaplanet's quest for 1000 BTC is fuelling a remarkable 500% stock rally.

1 year ago

Bankruptcy

Mt. Gox extends creditor repayment deadline to 2025

Mt Gox's wallet still holds about $2.75 billion worth of Bitcoin that would be distributed to its creditors.

1 year ago

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Metaplanet buys average of 34 BTC per day in October Bitcoin buying spree

Metaplanet aims for Bitcoin crown in Asia with additional ¥7.5 billion investment before the end of 2024.

1 year ago

Crypto

Metaplanet sells put options to grow Bitcoin stash by nearly 24 BTC

The Bitcoin-only firm explained that it wants to tap into BTC's volatility for profit.

1 year ago

Crypto

Japan to potentially lower capital gains tax on crypto in regulatory review

Reclassifying digital assets under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act could significantly reduce the current 55% tax rate on crypto gains.

1 year ago

Crypto

Metaplanet doubles down on Bitcoin amid Japan crypto boom

Japanese firm Metaplanet sees 500% stock increase, fueled by Bitcoin investments.

1 year ago

Crypto

Metaplanet teams up with Japan’s SBI for enhanced regional Bitcoin custody and trading

Metaplanet's Bitcoin ambitions grows with its latest partnership with Japan's SBI.

1 year ago

Culture

Oasys partners with Japanese TradFi giant SBI Holdings to push blockchain gaming

Oasys and SBI Holdings aim to expand blockchain technology use cases in Asia's booming gaming industry.

1 year ago

Stablecoins

DMM Crypto explores stablecoin launch under Japan’s regulations

The firm stated that the planned stablecoin would have a phased launch and play an integral role in its digital economy project.

1 year ago

Crypto

Metaplanet bolsters Bitcoin holdings with additional 57 BTC

Metaplanet's total Bitcoin holdings have risen to more than 360 BTC.

1 year ago

Crypto

Metaplanet buys additional 57.1 BTC in pursuit of Asia’s top Bitcoin firm title

The company CEO predicts the company stock would outperform rivals on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in the next four years.

1 year ago

Crypto

Metaplanet stock soars 20% as firm agrees to 1 billion yen loan to fund Bitcoin acquisition

Metaplanet said the loan would be collateral free.

1 year ago

Japan

Metaplanet acquires additional 108 BTC in efforts to dethrone Meitu as Asia’s top Bitcoin holder

Mt. Gox extends creditor repayment deadline to 2025

Metaplanet buys average of 34 BTC per day in October Bitcoin buying spree

Metaplanet sells put options to grow Bitcoin stash by nearly 24 BTC

Japan to potentially lower capital gains tax on crypto in regulatory review

Metaplanet doubles down on Bitcoin amid Japan crypto boom

Metaplanet teams up with Japan’s SBI for enhanced regional Bitcoin custody and trading

Oasys partners with Japanese TradFi giant SBI Holdings to push blockchain gaming

DMM Crypto explores stablecoin launch under Japan’s regulations

Metaplanet bolsters Bitcoin holdings with additional 57 BTC

Metaplanet buys additional 57.1 BTC in pursuit of Asia’s top Bitcoin firm title

Metaplanet stock soars 20% as firm agrees to 1 billion yen loan to fund Bitcoin acquisition

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Bitcoin faces a “liquidity drain” danger zone as Japan’s 30-year yield breaks a historic record

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

Mt. Gox exchange releases guideline for BTC repayment

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Metaplanet acquires additional 108 BTC in efforts to dethrone Meitu as Asia’s top Bitcoin holder

Mt. Gox extends creditor repayment deadline to 2025

Metaplanet buys average of 34 BTC per day in October Bitcoin buying spree

Metaplanet sells put options to grow Bitcoin stash by nearly 24 BTC

Japan to potentially lower capital gains tax on crypto in regulatory review

Metaplanet doubles down on Bitcoin amid Japan crypto boom

Metaplanet teams up with Japan’s SBI for enhanced regional Bitcoin custody and trading

Oasys partners with Japanese TradFi giant SBI Holdings to push blockchain gaming

DMM Crypto explores stablecoin launch under Japan’s regulations

Metaplanet bolsters Bitcoin holdings with additional 57 BTC

Metaplanet buys additional 57.1 BTC in pursuit of Asia’s top Bitcoin firm title

Metaplanet stock soars 20% as firm agrees to 1 billion yen loan to fund Bitcoin acquisition

Bitcoin faces a “liquidity drain” danger zone as Japan’s 30-year yield breaks a historic record

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

Mt. Gox exchange releases guideline for BTC repayment

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