Japan News

News on licensing, investor protection, CBDC research, and Japan’s maturing crypto markets.

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Exchanges

Japanese SBI supports DMM Bitcoin amid closure as Metaplanet partners for BTC lottery

SBI VC Trade is the crypto-focused subsidiary of Japan-based traditional finance giant SBI Holdings.

1 year ago

Investments

Sora Ventures launches $150 million fund to emulate MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin strategy across Asia

Targeting Asia's listed firms, Sora Ventures seeks to optimize Bitcoin treasuries, exemplified by Metaplanet's 1000% stock surge on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

1 year ago

Macro

Japan to ease crypto taxation under new stimulus package

New flat tax structure poised to harmonize Japan's crypto and traditional investment landscapes.

1 year ago

Crypto

Metaplanet seeks $11M for Bitcoin buys, incentivizes shareholders with benefit program

Metaplanet leverages real estate to fund Bitcoin purchases while launching innovative shareholder benefits.

1 year ago

Exchanges

OSL Group makes strategic entry into Japan with CoinBest acquisition

OSL eyes enhanced liquidity and regional influence through CoinBest acquisition in highly regulated Japan.

1 year ago

Crypto

Metaplanet becomes 19th-largest Bitcoin holding firm with over 1,000 BTC

CEO Simon Gerovich hints at further Bitcoin acquisitions to bolster Metaplanet's dominant market position.

1 year ago

Adoption

Metaplanet’s Bitcoin strategy earns 116% yield for shareholders

Metaplanet's innovative Bitcoin KPI delivers impressive gains for its shareholders.

1 year ago

Web3

Japan’s Web3 transformation: How Monex Group is powering the nation’s crypto ecosystem

With the Japanese government's supportive policies and major corporations embracing Web3, Monex Group is leveraging its expertise to guide companies into this burgeoning market.

1 year ago