News on licensing, investor protection, CBDC research, and Japan’s maturing crypto markets.
The shift toward later-stage funding reflects growing market maturity as venture-backed firms achieve product-market fit.
Gino Matos 3 min read 
Japan's strategic move for a yen-based stablecoin aligns with South Korea's legislative push in the fast-evolving crypto space.
Company's Q2 shock ¥11.1B profit and ¥55B unrealized gains as Bitcoin plays pay off.
Japan's entrenched risk-aversion stifles crypto innovation despite proposed tax cuts.
Japan may greenlight XRP ETF before US as SBI and Franklin make their move.
BDACS' XRP custody strengthens ties with Ripple while SBI's ETF marks a milestone for Japanese investors.
The Bank of Japan's (BOJ) move to supply USD liquidity reveals rising global dollar stress as Powell’s hawkish Fed policy strains markets.
The company's CEO revealed Metaplanet's long-term strategy to leverage Bitcoin reserves for business acquisitions.
Bitcoin price defense was bolstered by synchronized buys from Strategy and Metaplanet.
