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Nov 25, 20241 min read
Metaplanet Finalizes Exclusive License to Bring Bitcoin Magazine to Japan
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet announced Monday that it finalized an exclusive agreement with BTC Media to launch Bitcoin Magazine...
Oct 3, 20241 min read
Metaplanet Sells 233 BTC Put Options, Earning 23.97 BTC in Premiums
Japan-based Bitcoin investment firm Metaplanet, which holds Bitcoin as its major asset, has announced that it sold 233 BTC put options,...
Oct 3, 20241 min read
Japan Considers Changes to Crypto Rules as FSA Launches Review
Reports have emerged that Japan plans to assess the effectiveness of its cryptocurrency rules. The review, which will take place over the...
Jul 1, 20241 min read
Sony to Restart Japanese Crypto Exchange Whalefin Purchased From Amber Group in 2023
Sony is planning to restart the crypto exchange Whalefin, which it bought from crypto lender Amber Group last year. The deal was reported...
Jun 24, 20241 min read
Japan’s Metaplanet Wants to Buy Another $6M Bitcoin
Japan-based investment advisor Metaplanet plans to boost its bitcoin (BTC) holdings by another $6 million worth of the token, as per a...
Feb 19, 20241 min read
Japan Moves Closer to Allowing Venture Capital Firms to Hold Crypto Assets
Japan's cabinet approved a bill that adds crypto to the list of assets the nation's investment funds and venture capital firms can acquire
Jan 8, 20241 min read
Japan’s E-Commerce Giant Mercari to Accept Bitcoin Payments by June 2024
While the anticipated approval for the spot Bitcoin ETF has become the focus of attention worldwide, new reports continue
Dec 25, 20231 min read
Japan to Introduce Tax Reform for Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies in 2024!
In the latest cabinet meeting held on December 22, the Japanese government finally approved the draft of crypto tax
Dec 6, 20231 min read
Japan mulls new crypto taxation regime for corporate crypto holdings
Japan is set to introduce a new taxation regime for companies that hold cryptocurrencies on their balance sheets for a long-term.
Nov 27, 20231 min read
Circle Partners With SBI Holdings To Boost USDC Presence In Japan
Circle, the entity issuing the USDC stablecoin, has announced a partnership with Japanese securities and banking giant SBI Holdings
Oct 21, 20231 min read
Japanese Gaming Giant Bandai Namco Halts Gundam Metaverse Downloads
Japanese game publisher Bandai Namco has suspended downloads of its recently launched Gundam Metaverse amid rumors
Sep 27, 20231 min read
Taiwan Issues Crypto Guidance as It Steps Up Regulation
Taiwan's financial watchdog on Tuesday published guiding principles for crypto issuers and firms as it looks to strengthen industry
Sep 26, 20231 min read
Binance Collaborates With Banking Giants to Launch Stablecoins in Japan
Binance has announced plans to launch stablecoins denominated in the dollar, euro, and yen in Japan.
Sep 16, 20231 min read
Startups Can Now Raise Funds With Crypto in Japan
The Japanese government has announced a new policy aimed at supporting start-ups and embracing cryptocurrencies.
Aug 23, 20231 min read
Japan Nomura’s crypto custody firm Komainu bags Dubai license
Komainu, a joint venture between Japanese financial services group Nomura Holdings, blockchain developer Ledger, and digital asset
Aug 17, 20231 min read
TRX price declines despite Tron DAO joining Japan Cryptoasset Business Association
TRX, the ticker for the Tron DAO ecosystem, has continued its downtrend after breaking from a week-long consolidation, joining the rest
Aug 1, 20231 min read
Binance Launches Dedicated Platform for Residents in Japan
Binance Japan, a subsidiary of Binance, announced the launch of a local dedicated crypto exchange to start onboarding
Jul 31, 20231 min read
Japanese Web3 developer HashPort Group raises $8.5M in funding round
Japanese blockchain developer HashPort has raised 1.2 billion Japanese yen ($8.5 million) in a Series C funding round
Jun 26, 20231 min read
Japan exempts cryptocurrency issuers from 30% tax on unrealized gains
Cryptocurrency issuers in Japan are now exempt from paying a 30% corporate tax on unrealized gains on tokens under a June 20 revision
Apr 15, 20231 min read
Crypto lender Amber Group considers selling Japan unit
Amber Group is considering selling its Japanese unit as part of its plan of focusing more on institutional business.
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