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Tokyo-listed Metaplanet outlines Bitcoin plan amid rising economic pressure in Japan

Metaplanet said it would embrace a Bitcoin-first approach and praised the blockchain's proof-of work mechanism.

2 years ago

Crypto

Metaplanet boosts its Bitcoin reserves, positions itself as Asia’s MicroStrategy

Metaplanet's total Bitcoin holdings is approximately 117.72 BTC, valued at ¥1.2 billion

2 years ago

Exchanges

Japanese exchange Coincheck set for Nasdaq listing through SPAC merger

When its merger is complete, Coincheck will become the second publicly listed crypto exchange in the US after Coinbase.

2 years ago

Crypto

Ripple teams up with HashKey DX on blockchain-based supply chain finance in Japan

Ripple continues to strengthen its global presence despite the regulatory issues in its home country.

2 years ago

Microsoft, AWS pledge $17.9 billion to develop AI technology in Japan as part of US deal

Microsoft and Amazon Web Services will invest a $2.9 billion and $15 billion to establish AI-related infrastructure and education in Japan as part of the deal.

2 years ago

Investments

Nomura Bank launches Libre with Polygon for on-chain tokenization of alternative assets

Libre provides investors access to reputable money market funds managed by firms like BlackRock.

2 years ago

Regulation

Japan greenlights bill allowing investment firms to hold crypto

The bill is part of a broader legislative proposal aimed at enhancing Japan's industrial competitiveness.

2 years ago

Regulation

Japan urges banks to screen crypto transfers in crackdown on ‘unlawful money transfers’

The financial regulator said these measures would "strengthen users' protection" against such illegal activities.

2 years ago

Crypto

Japanese e-commerce giant Mercari to allow Bitcoin payments for products

The BTC transactions would be converted in real time via the BTC through its exchange partner in real time.

2 years ago

Regulation

Japan ends unrealized gains tax on corporate crypto assets

Japan's crypto investors have been advocating for a more lenient crypto taxation regulatory regime.

2 years ago

Adoption

Japan’s web3 ecosystem aims to attract 5,000 international firms

The Asia Web3 Alliance Japan's efforts support web3 education and stablecoin usage to revolutionize Asia's tech horizon.

2 years ago

Stablecoins

Circle, SBI Holdings focus combined efforts on USDC growth in Japanese market

The partnership would enable USDC access and liquidity for Japan-based businesses and users.

2 years ago

Japan

Tokyo-listed Metaplanet outlines Bitcoin plan amid rising economic pressure in Japan

Metaplanet boosts its Bitcoin reserves, positions itself as Asia’s MicroStrategy

Japanese exchange Coincheck set for Nasdaq listing through SPAC merger

Ripple teams up with HashKey DX on blockchain-based supply chain finance in Japan

Microsoft, AWS pledge $17.9 billion to develop AI technology in Japan as part of US deal

Nomura Bank launches Libre with Polygon for on-chain tokenization of alternative assets

Japan greenlights bill allowing investment firms to hold crypto

Japan urges banks to screen crypto transfers in crackdown on ‘unlawful money transfers’

Japanese e-commerce giant Mercari to allow Bitcoin payments for products

Japan ends unrealized gains tax on corporate crypto assets

Japan’s web3 ecosystem aims to attract 5,000 international firms

Circle, SBI Holdings focus combined efforts on USDC growth in Japanese market

Popular Japan Stories

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

Japan

Tokyo-listed Metaplanet outlines Bitcoin plan amid rising economic pressure in Japan

Metaplanet boosts its Bitcoin reserves, positions itself as Asia’s MicroStrategy

Japanese exchange Coincheck set for Nasdaq listing through SPAC merger

Ripple teams up with HashKey DX on blockchain-based supply chain finance in Japan

Microsoft, AWS pledge $17.9 billion to develop AI technology in Japan as part of US deal

Nomura Bank launches Libre with Polygon for on-chain tokenization of alternative assets

Japan greenlights bill allowing investment firms to hold crypto

Japan urges banks to screen crypto transfers in crackdown on ‘unlawful money transfers’

Japanese e-commerce giant Mercari to allow Bitcoin payments for products

Japan ends unrealized gains tax on corporate crypto assets

Japan’s web3 ecosystem aims to attract 5,000 international firms

Circle, SBI Holdings focus combined efforts on USDC growth in Japanese market

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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