JAPAN

Highlights: Japanese government rejects Bitcoin in foreign exchange reserves, citing legal and liquidity concerns. The government admitted it lacks details on how other countries will adopt BTC in reserves. Global leaders, including Trump, push Bitcoin to be a strategic reserve […]

Highlights: Metaplanet buys 620 Bitcoin for $60M, raising its total holdings to 1,762 BTC.  The firm funds Bitcoin buys with bonds and stock programs worth $60.6M.  Metaplanet stock jumps 2,000% this year as Bitcoin drives profit growth.  Japanese investment firm […]

Highlights: Coincheck has become the first Japanese crypto trading platform to list on Nasdaq publicly. Coincheck completed its merger with Thunder Bridge Capital to launch on Nasdaq. Monex Group acquired Coincheck in 2018, supporting its growth in the crypto market. […]

Highlights: Overseas cryptocurrency exchanges without proper registration are being warned by Japan’s FSA. New laws will prevent asset leakage if unregistered overseas cryptocurrency exchanges go bankrupt, protecting investors. Japan balances innovation and consumer protection, regulating unregistered overseas cryptocurrency exchanges and […]

Highlights: PEPE’s entry into Japan via BITPoint marks a milestone as the country’s first publicly traded memecoin. BITPoint’s PEPE campaigns, including a lottery, aim to attract new crypto enthusiasts in Japan. PEPE’s deflationary model boosts its appeal, potentially increasing demand […]

Highlights: Metaplanet acquired 156.783 BTC for 1.6 billion yen, totaling 1,018.17 BTC. CEO Simon Gerovich announced that the firm is one of the largest corporate Bitcoin holders. Metaplanet’s BTC Yield surged to 155.8%, reflecting its strategic acquisitions since April. Japanese […]

Highlights: Japan’s conservative stance contrasts sharply with growing global acceptance of crypto ETFs. High crypto tax rates in Japan hinder investment and adoption of digital assets. Recent scandals contribute to cautious attitudes among regulators and investors alike. The approval of […]

Highlights: Metaplanet raised ¥10 billion through stock sales aimed to expand its Bitcoin holdings. Over 13,000 shareholders backed Metaplanet’s strategy, reflecting strong investor confidence. The company sees Bitcoin as a hedge against yen devaluation, aligning with global corporate trends. Metaplanet […]

Highlights  The Democrat Party for the People (DPP) has unveiled a crypto tax plan ahead of the elections.  The party seeks to reduce crypto taxes to 20% to boost web3 investment in the country.  Crypto users laud recent moves by […]

Highlights: Metaplanet sold 233 Bitcoin put options at a $62,000 strike price, expiring December 27. The trade generated 23.97 BTC in premium income, increasing Metaplanet’s holdings to 530.72 BTC. Metaplanet increases Bitcoin holdings to address economic challenges after the Yen’s […]

Highlights: Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba advocates blockchain and NFTs to enhance Japan’s local assets and global economy. Ishiba appoints Web3 advocate Masaaki Taira as Digital Affairs Minister to drive economic revitalization through technology. Japan reviews crypto laws; potential tax cuts […]

Highlights: Metaplanet acquires additional ¥1 billion worth of BTC, increasing its total holdings to 506.7 BTC valued at ¥4.75 billion. The firm’s “Bitcoin First, Bitcoin Only” strategy focuses on Bitcoin over traditional assets like the yen to hedge against inflation. […]