#JAPAN

Highlights: Metaplanet bought 696 BTC for ¥10.152 billion, increasing its holdings to 4,046 BTC. The company ranks ninth among companies holding Bitcoin, surpassing Bitcoin Group and Semler. Metaplanet’s strategic Bitcoin moves drive stock recovery, with a 2% share increase. Metaplanet […]

Highlights: Japan plans to classify crypto as financial products and apply insider trading rules to digital assets. Crypto exchanges in Japan may need to keep client assets in domestic custody for better protection. The changes could impact global crypto firms […]

Highlights: Circle has announced its USDC stablecoin launch in Japan after receiving approval from the nation’s FSA. The stablecoin issuer will partner with SBI VC Trade, a branch of SBI Holdings, for the launch on March 26. Circle’s expansion in […]

Highlights: Metaplanet acquires 150 more BTC, bringing its total holdings to 3,350 BTC worth $270 million. The company targets 10,000 Bitcoin by 2025 and 21,000 BTC by next year. Eric Trump joins Metaplanet’s advisory board to support its goal of […]

Highlights: Metaplanet has increased its Bitcoin holdings to 2,100 BTC and now controls 0.01% of the total Bitcoin supply. The company raised JPY 4 billion through unsecured bonds to fund Bitcoin purchases in 2026 and 2027. The company has become […]

Highlights: Japan has blocked users from downloading five unregistered crypto exchanges from Google and Apple stores. The FSA requires all crypto exchanges operating in the country to register before offering services to users. Users affected by the move can still […]

Highlights: Metaplanet plans to issue 21 million shares to fund its Bitcoin purchase plan. The company is using a similar strategy used by the biggest corporate holder of Bitcoin. The plan includes various provisions that will protect investors during market […]

Highlights: Metaplanet’s CEO believes Trump’s Bitcoin reserve launch will inspire Japan and other nations to follow suit. Metaplanet’s Bitcoin accumulation strategy aims to strengthen shareholder value through long-term growth. Bitcoin’s volatility and lack of practical use pose risks for governments […]

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 […]