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Metaplanet Crosses 50B Yen in Traded Value
[Mar 24 8:45 PM] Japanese hotel developer and bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet has topped ¥50 billion ($332.6 million) in traded value on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, surpassing Toyota, the world’s largest car manufacturer, according to a post by the company’s CEO…
Metaplanet Adds to 150 BTC to Bitcoin Treasury, Hits 3,350 in BTC Holdings
[Mar 24 3:30 PM] Metaplanet has added another 150 BTC to its treasury, bringing total holdings to 3,350 BTC worth over $291 million. The company remains the largest corporate bitcoin holder in Asia, with a strong BTC Yield growth strategy. Metaplanet Solidifies…
Eric Trump Joins Metaplanet Strategic Board of Advisors
[Mar 21 7:20 PM] Japanese hotel developer and bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet has created a Strategic Board of Advisors and Eric Trump will join as an inaugural member, according to an announcement made by the company’s CEO Simon Gerovich on Thursday evening…
Metaplanet Acquires Additional 150 Bitcoin, Total Holdings Reach 3,200
[Mar 18 12:36 PM] Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed company Metaplanet Inc. has announced the acquisition of an additional 150 BTC as part of its ongoing Bitcoin Treasury operations, bringing its total bitcoin holdings to 3,200. The latest purchase was made at an average…
Line Partners With Sony’s Soneium to Launch Blockchain Mini-Apps for 200 Million Users
Metaplanet Borrows $13.5 Million (¥2 Billion) to Buy More Bitcoin
[Mar 12 8:30 AM] Japanese hotel developer and bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet is borrowing ¥2 billion or roughly $13.5 million to buy more bitcoin (BTC). The company posted the announcement via its X account on Tuesday evening. Metaplanet currently owns 2,888…
Metaplanet Acquires Additional 156 Bitcoin, Expanding Treasury Holdings
[Mar 3 8:30 AM] Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has announced the acquisition of an additional 156 bitcoin as part of its ongoing Bitcoin Treasury Operations, bringing its total holdings to 2,391 BTC. The latest purchase was made at an average price of…
Metaplanet Issues $13.6 Million in Zero Percent Bonds to Buy More Bitcoin
[Feb 27 2:30 PM] Tokyo-based Metaplanet Inc. has announced the issuance of its 7th series of ordinary bonds to raise $13.6 million (2 billion yen) to fund additional bitcoin purchases. The move, approved on Wednesday, Feb. 27, aligns with the company’s…
Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Treasury to 2,235 BTC With New $12.9 Million Purchase
[Feb 25 2:43 PM] Tokyo-listed investment firm Metaplanet has acquired an additional 135 BTC for $12.9 million, bringing its total bitcoin holdings to 2,235 BTC. The company has outlined ambitious targets of 10,000 BTC by 2025 and 21,000 BTC by 2026 as part of its…
Japan Approves Measures to Enhance User Protection in Stablecoin Market
[Feb 21 8:30 AM] Japan has approved new stablecoin regulations to increase collateral flexibility and improve user protection during bankruptcy proceedings. Japan Aims to Protect Users The Japanese Financial Services Agency (FSA) has approved measures to make…
Japan’s Metaplanet Boosts Bitcoin Holdings to 2,100 BTC With $6.6 Million Purchase
[Feb 20 2:18 PM] Japanese investment firm Metaplanet Inc. has expanded its bitcoin holdings to 2,100 BTC (worth approximately $203 million) after purchasing an additional 68.59 BTC ($6.6 million), reaffirming its commitment to cryptocurrency as a core treasury…
Metaplanet Announces Stock Split to Enhance Liquidity
[Feb 18 7:30 AM] On February 18, 2025, Japanese Bitcoin-standard company Metaplanet announced a stock split aimed at improving liquidity and expanding its investor base. Following a significant rise in stock price after a reverse split in August 2024, the company…
Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Holdings With Additional Purchase of 269.43 BTC
Bitcoin ETFs Coming To Japan? Government Prepares To End Ban
Metaplanet Announces 21,000 BTC Purchase Plan, Stock Soars 3,600%
Japan Wants to Classify Crypto Assets As Financial Products and Lift Ban on Bitcoin ETFs
[Feb 10 2:45 PM] Japan is mulling over presenting cryptocurrencies as securities-like financial products to mandate companies to reveal more details and safeguard investors. Crypto Assets to be Classified as Financial Products to Protect Investors Japan’s…
Report: Japan’s FSA Compels Apple to Act on Unregistered Exchanges as Google Delays
[Feb 7 8:45 PM] Nikkei, Japan’s daily business newspaper, reports that it was learned on Feb. 7 that the country’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has engaged Apple and Google, urging them to remove unregistered crypto exchanges from their respective app stores…
US, Japan, South Korea warn of rising North Korean crypto hacking threats
[Jan 14 12:34 PM] North Korea-affiliated hackers stole at least $1.34 billion worth of digital assets in 2024.
Japan Hesitates on Bitcoin Reserve, While US Debate Rages
[Dec 29, 2024 5:30 AM] The Japanese government says discussions about making bitcoin (BTC) a reserve asset are still in the early stages. Lawmaker Urges Japan to Emulate the US The Japanese government says discussions about making bitcoin (BTC) a reserve currency are…
Bitcoin Reserve Idea Sparks Cautious Response From Japan PM: Report
[Dec 26, 2024 10:00 PM] According to a recent report by Japanese cryptocurrency publication CoinPost, Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has taken a cautious stance on the proposal to establish a national Bitcoin (BTC) reserve. Ishiba Hesitant On Bitcoin Reserve Plans…
Hacked crypto exchange DMM seals deal with SBI, accounts to open March
[Dec 26, 2024 2:53 AM] SBI VC Trade has sealed a deal with DMM Bitcoin to receive the hacked exchange’s assets, with DMM customers expected to transition to SBI in March.
Metaplanet buys the dip with biggest-ever 620 Bitcoin buy
[Dec 23, 2024 5:05 AM] Japanese investment firm Metaplanet purchased $60 million worth of Bitcoin, the largest BTC buy it has made since it started acquiring the cryptocurrency in May.
Aptos co-founder and CEO Mo Shaikh steps down to ‘start new chapter’
[Dec 20, 2024 12:13 AM] Mo Shaikh, who co-founded the firm in 2021 alongside Avery Ching said he would stay on board at Aptos Labs as a strategic adviser.
Softbank announces $100B investment in US AI infrastructure
[Dec 16, 2024 6:34 PM] The announcement came at President-elect Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida.
Japanese lawmaker ‘Satoshi’ questions gov’t plans for Bitcoin reserve
[Dec 13, 2024 7:01 PM] Satoshi Yamada asked the Japanese government whether it could "convert part of its foreign exchange reserves" into Bitcoin or another token.
Japanese crypto exchange Coincheck to debut Nasdaq trading
[Dec 11, 2024 11:11 AM] Following a $1.3 billion merger, Coincheck’s ordinary shares and warrants will start trading on the Nasdaq on Dec. 11.
Japan crypto exchange DMM Bitcoin is set to liquidate: Report
[Dec 2, 2024 3:49 AM] DMM Bitcoin, which suffered a private key hack in May that caused a loss of $320 million in Bitcoin is reportedly ceasing efforts to revamp operations.
Japan passes stimulus package, commits to crypto tax reform
[Nov 20, 2024 4:25 PM] Proposed changes include taxing cryptocurrency at a 20% flat rate instead of the current variable ‘miscellaneous income’ rate.
Metaplanet To Expand Bitcoin Holdings With $11.3 Million Bond Sale
[Nov 19, 2024 5:30 AM] In an announcement today, Japanese firm Metaplanet revealed plans to increase its Bitcoin (BTC) holdings by issuing $11.3 million worth of bonds to fund the purchase. Metaplanet To Increase BTC Holdings Through Bond Issuance The Tokyo-listed…