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Metaplanet plans $745M capital raise to boost Bitcoin holdings amid yen decline
Metaplanet moves forward with Asia's largest equity offering centered on Bitcoin purchases.
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Hacks
Japan, South Korea, and the US issue joint warning over North Korea-related crypto thefts
The trilateral cooperation highlighted the usage of malware and social engineering vectors in the attacks.
Layer-2
Soneium blockchain launches as Sony dives deeper into NFT and crypto space
Sony taps into the decentralized internet with Soneium, merging blockchain with entertainment for enhanced creativity and innovation.
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Regulation
Japan cracks down on unregistered crypto exchanges
Unregistered exchanges in Japan fall under scrutiny as FSA aligns audits with international standards.
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Japan holds back as Thailand charges ahead in Bitcoin adoption
The Japanese government remains reserved on Bitcoin while Thailand aims to boost economy with new Bitcoin pilot project.
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Metaplanet adds another 619 BTC to its holdings
Metaplanet's 309.82% yield showcases strength in active Bitcoin investment strategy.
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Metaplanet rides 2200% stock growth wave to enter US market with Bitcoin focus
Metaplanet's CEO Simon Gerovich sees US expansion as crucial for global investor confidence in the firm's Bitcoin focus.
Adoption
Japanese lawmaker urges consideration of Bitcoin reserve in light of US efforts
Japanese lawmaker advocates for Bitcoin reserves as Japan grapples with economic positioning on the global stage.
Exchanges
Coincheck crypto exchange enters Nasdaq as second publicly traded US crypto exchange
Coincheck's Nasdaq debut strengthens US-Japan crypto ties, raising expectations for favorable regulatory shifts in digital assets.
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Exchanges
Japanese SBI supports DMM Bitcoin amid closure as Metaplanet partners for BTC lottery
Investments
Sora Ventures launches $150 million fund to emulate MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin strategy across Asia
Macro
Japan to ease crypto taxation under new stimulus package
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