#JAPAN

Highlights: Japan plans a blockchain settlement system to speed up stock and government bond transactions across its financial markets. Regulators and financial institutions will study the system, with an early development plan expected by 2027. If approved, the blockchain network […]

Highlights: Metaplanet raised ¥200 million through four private BitBonds placements carrying 4.0% to 4.3% annual coupons. The three-year bonds add fixed-rate debt to Metaplanet’s existing equity and preferred-share funding channels. Metaplanet still holds 43,000 BTC after Simon Gerovich called a […]

Highlights: Japan wants crypto exchanges to delay some withdrawals and add stronger fraud checks to reduce digital asset scams. Rising investment and romance scams pushed Japan to strengthen oversight of crypto exchanges and tighten security measures. The new guidance shows […]

Highlights: Japan’s financial regulator is creating a dedicated division to coordinate crypto, stablecoin, blockchain, and digital payment oversight. The August 7 restructuring places several digital asset functions under one newly formed supervisory bureau. The announcement reorganizes existing responsibilities without introducing […]

Highlights: Bitget will exit Japan in phases before the end of the year. Japanese users must complete verification to avoid restrictions. Bitget is expanding into other regulated markets globally after ending services in Japan. Bitget, a Seychelles-registered cryptocurrency exchange, stopped […]

Highlights: Quantum Solutions sold 1,000 ETH for $1.903 million to fund AI infrastructure. Holdings fell to 4,764.80 ETH after two sales totaling 1,904 ETH. Management raised the authorized sale ceiling to 4,375 ETH through October 30. Japan-listed Quantum Solutions sold […]

Highlights: Japan could launch its first spot Bitcoin ETF by 2028 as regulators prepare the required legal framework. Nikkei reports Japan is considering rules that would allow investment funds to directly hold Bitcoin and crypto. SBI and Nomura are preparing […]

Highlights: Ondo and SBI Group plan to tokenize Japanese equities and distribute them through SBI’s ecosystem. SBI’s JPYSC stablecoin will support settlement and collateral for Ondo tokenized assets. Ondo Global Markets will issue tokenized instruments linked to Japanese assets. Ondo […]

Highlights: Circle and JCB have launched a partnership to test USDC for cross-border business and merchant payments. JCB will first test USDC for internal cross-border treasury transfers before expanding the project to merchant payments. Circle is working with more banks […]

Highlights: Japan-based convenience store Lawson has disclosed plans to begin a stablecoin payment trial at its stores. The trial phase will begin in early August and will allow users to pay for products using a smartphone wallet. Lawson said the […]

Highlights: SBI Group plans to launch JPYSC lending in July, offering holders a 3% annual return. The service will let users lend yen-backed JPYSC through SBI VC Trade and earn steady returns. The move expands SBI’s regulated stablecoin strategy and […]

Highlights: Metaplanet bought 2,823 BTC in Q2, raising total holdings to 43,000 BTC by June. The company reported a 6.6% BTC Yield and funded purchases mainly through borrowings, bonds, and income. Its Bitcoin Income Generation business earned about ¥1.75 billion […]