Japan’s Metaplanet makes $7M Bitcoin buy, bringing holdings to $40.5M
[Oct 7, 2024 5:58 AM] The Japanese investment firm has scooped up more than 200 Bitcoin so far this month.
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Bitcoin price recovery driven by growing US financial concerns
[Oct 4, 2024 8:24 PM] Bitcoin price recaptures the $62,000 level as investor grow increasingly concerned about the fiscal health of the US
Bitcoin Holder Metaplanet Sells BTC Options to Boost Coin Stash
[Oct 3, 2024 9:50 AM] The company strengthens its bitcoin position with a strategic options sale, generating nearly 24 BTC ($1.4M) in premium.
Bitcoin Tumbles Back Below $64K as Surprise Japan Prime Minister Choice Triggers 5% Plunge in Nikkei
[Sep 30, 2024 12:35 PM] Overbought conditions also surely played a role in bitcoin's Monday decline.
Japan Plans to Review Its Crypto Rules: Bloomberg
[Sep 30, 2024 10:51 AM] The review which will occur over the coming months could also pave the way for dedicated exchange traded funds.
Blockchain adoption in Asia Pacific will expand into SMEs — Blockdaemon
[Sep 19, 2024 11:44 AM] Blockdaemon executive Andrew Vranjes said that tax regulations and the lack of uniform regulations across jurisdictions hold back institutions from adopting blockchain.
Global Surge in CBDC Development: 134 Countries Now Exploring Digital Currencies
[Sep 19, 2024 2:30 AM] New data shows that 134 countries, representing 98% of global GDP, are now exploring central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), with 66 nations advancing to pilot or development stages. Every G20 nation is engaged in CBDC efforts, with notable…
Japan’s Metaplanet Increases Bitcoin Holdings By $2 Million, Here’s How Much BTC It Owns Now
[Sep 10, 2024 10:30 PM] Japanese early-stage investment company Metaplanet purchased an additional $2 million worth of Bitcoin today, reaffirming the firm’s trust in the leading digital asset. ‘Japanese MicroStrategy’ Bolsters Its Bitcoin Reserves In an announcement on…
Japan's Largest Power Company TEPCO is Mining Bitcoin Using Renewables
[Sep 9, 2024 9:43 AM] Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO), Japan's largest electricity provider, has begun mining Bitcoin through its subsidiary Agile Energy X using excess renewable energy that would otherwise be wasted, as per reports from Asahi. With over 27 million…
Japanese power giant Tepco explores ‘green’ Bitcoin mining: Report
[Sep 9, 2024 5:49 AM] The company aims to prevent wasted renewable energy through curtailment and promote the widespread use of Bitcoin mining.
Ripple CEO: Japan’s Leaders Committed to Advancing Crypto and Blockchain Technology
Connecting Japanese Culture to a Worldwide Audience
[Sep 8, 2024 8:16 PM] Japanese culture captivates millions around the world, but the creators behind its art often remain inaccessible. With 8Ships, Terry Tomonaga is changing that. 8Ships Is Connecting Japan’s Artists, Artisans, and Craftmen to a Global Audience…
Tokyo Electric Power Company’s Subsidiary Mines Bitcoin With Surplus Energy
[Sep 8, 2024 7:10 PM] According to a report from Asahi Shimbun, one of Japan’s oldest national newspapers, a subsidiary of Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO) has taken an innovative step into the world of bitcoin mining. Agile Energy X, the subsidiary in question…
Largest Japanese Banks to Use SWIFT-Linked Stablecoin System for Cross-Border Payments
[Sep 7, 2024 4:30 AM] The largest Japanese banks—MUFG, SMBC, and Mizuho—plan to use a stablecoin-based system to facilitate cross-border payments in the future. The initiative, Project Pax, replaces correspondent banks with blockchain technology, linking it to SWIFT to…
Japans Financial Regulator Mulls Taxing Crypto as a Financial Asset
[Sep 4, 2024 2:12 PM] A change in the regime could result in lower taxes for some crypto investors.
Japan’s Sakana AI partners Nvidia for research, raises $100M
[Sep 4, 2024 1:48 PM] The Tokyo-based startup raised $100 million in a Series A funding round led by New Enterprise Associates, Khosla Ventures and Lux Capital, with participation from Nvidia.
SBI VC Trade and Metaplanet Team Up for Advanced Bitcoin Trading Solutions
Metaplanet Teams Up With SBI VC Trade for Bitcoin Custody
[Sep 2, 2024 2:48 PM] Metaplanet said it was adopting bitcoin as a reserve asset to hedge against the volatility of the yen in May and had accumulated a total of 360 BTC by mid-August.
Japanese Bitcoin investor Metaplanet works with Ripple’s partner SBI
[Sep 2, 2024 8:48 AM] SBI Group’s fully-owned crypto exchange, SBI VC Trade, will assist Metaplanet in its Bitcoin strategy by providing various support in trading, storage and operation.
What Web3 Games Need to Do to Break into the Japanese Market – IVC Partner Ann Chien
[Sep 1, 2024 3:00 PM] IVC is a Web3 venture capital fund backed by leading Japanese gaming studios. They focus on Web3 gaming, digital entertainment, AI, DeFi, and infrastructure, and have invested in over 200 projects. They also host Japan’s largest Web3 conference…
Oasys partners with financial giant to boost Web3 gaming in Japan
[Aug 29, 2024 10:53 AM] The partnership strengthens SBI’s position in the Web3 gaming sector while enhancing Oasys’ token liquidity.
‘Overly optimistic’ Bitcoin traders washed out as BTC futures turn ‘neutral’
[Aug 28, 2024 6:30 PM] The Bitcoin futures premium plunged to its lowest levels in 10 months, but traders have refused to turn bearish.
Japan eyes Web3 growth with startup-focused tax reforms
[Aug 28, 2024 1:12 PM] Japanese minister Takeru Saito hopes to create an environment to lure businesses and developers worldwide.
Metaplanet Buys Additional ¥500 Million Worth of Bitcoin
[Aug 20, 2024 8:50 AM] Metaplanet, a publicly traded Japanese company, has purchased another ¥500 million ($3.7 million) worth of bitcoin. This latest buy comes after the firm secured a ¥1 billion loan last week to acquire Bitcoin.JUST IN: 
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Japanese public company… Bitcoin pinned below $60K — Is BTC consolidating or preparing for more downside?
[Aug 19, 2024 8:20 PM] Institutional spot Bitcoin ETF outflows and lowered Bitcoin miner profitability could be driving the current price drop
Attention Bitcoin Traders, the Japanese Yen Is Strengthening Again
[Aug 19, 2024 8:59 AM] A similar yen outperformance early this month, triggered carry unwind and rocked risk assets, including cryptocurrencies.
Bitcoin buyers wait below $58K as Japan wipes out record stocks crash
[Aug 13, 2024 2:55 PM] Bitcoin appears in no mood to celebrate despite Japanese stocks fully recovering from a historic drop.
Metaplanet Buys Another ¥500 Million Worth of Bitcoin
[Aug 13, 2024 9:08 AM] Metaplanet, a publicly listed Japanese investment firm, purchased an additional ¥500 million ($3.4 million) worth of bitcoin. This brings the company's total Bitcoin holdings to 303, acquired for ¥2.95 billion ($20 million).JUST IN: Metaplanet
Metaplanet Japan's Top Regulator Says Crypto-ETF Approvals Need 'Cautious Consideration:' Report
[Aug 8, 2024 10:22 AM] The boss of Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) has said “cautious consideration” needs to be given to the decision of approving crypto-related exchange-traded funds.
Metaplanet Arranges Loan to Buy $6.8M of BTC
[Aug 8, 2024 10:03 AM] The Japanese company announced its plan to adopt bitcoin as a reserve asset to hedge against the volatility of the yen in May.