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The Bank of Japan begins unwinding its ETF holdings, shaking stocks and cryptocurrencies

noahSeptember 19, 2025September 19, 2025

by noahSeptember 19, 2025September 19, 20250

The Bank of Japan announced the start of unwinding its ETF holdings, a decision that triggered significant stock sales and a notable drop in cryptocurrencies....

Japan proposes a flat 20% tax on crypto gains and reclassification under FIEA

noahSeptember 11, 2025September 11, 2025

by noahSeptember 11, 2025September 11, 20250

Japan proposes reducing cryptocurrency taxation from 55% to 20%, aiming to equalize its tax treatment with stocks and revitalize the Japanese fintech sector. The measure,...

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Metaplanet Bolsters Bitcoin Treasury with $238.7M Purchase, Holdings Hit 15,555 BTC

joseJuly 7, 2025July 7, 2025

by joseJuly 7, 2025July 7, 20250

TL;DR Metaplanet snapped up 2,205 BTC for $238.7 M on July 7, boosting its treasury to 15,555 BTC ($1.68B). The purchase is backed by new...

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Metaplanet Unveils $515M “555 Million Plan” to Corner Bitcoin

joseJune 25, 2025June 25, 2025

by joseJune 25, 2025June 25, 20250

TL;DR Metaplanet converted 540,000 warrants into 54 million new shares, raising ¥74.9 billion ($515 million) to kick off its “555 Million Plan” for bulk Bitcoin...

Japan Approves USDC: Crypto Revolution in Asia

federicoMarch 25, 2025March 25, 2025

by federicoMarch 25, 2025March 25, 20250

TL;DR Circle has achieved what once seemed out of reach: making USDC the first officially approved stablecoin in Japan. This historic decision marks a milestone...

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Metaplanet Announces $745 Million Bitcoin Investment Strategy

joseJanuary 28, 2025January 28, 2025

by joseJanuary 28, 2025January 28, 20250

TL;DR Metaplanet launches $745M Bitcoin strategy: Plans to raise 116B yen via 0% discount warrants to expand Bitcoin holdings, aiming to become a top global...

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Kraken Exchange Shuts Down Operation in Japan; Again

Jai HamidDecember 28, 2022December 28, 2022

by Jai HamidDecember 28, 2022December 28, 20220

At the end of January 2023, Payword Group, the company that is responsible for running the Kraken cryptocurrency exchange, will leave the Japanese market....

Japan Tightens Crypto Money Laundering Safeguards

Jai HamidOctober 17, 2022October 18, 2022

by Jai HamidOctober 17, 2022October 18, 20220

Japan’s government has approved a Cabinet resolution on October 14th to alter six laws connected to the Foreign Exchange Act in order to further prevent...

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North Korea Lazarus Hacker Group Targets Japanese Crypto Firms

Joseph AlaladeOctober 17, 2022October 17, 2022

by Joseph AlaladeOctober 17, 2022October 17, 20220

Lazarus, a hacker group backed by North Korea, has been mailing spam messages to employees of Japanese cryptocurrency exchanges in an effort to afflict their...

Study Reveals CBDC May Not Succeed in Japan

Jai HamidAugust 2, 2022August 2, 2022

by Jai HamidAugust 2, 2022August 2, 20220

According to the conclusions of the Central Bank of Japan (BoJ), it is not possible for the Japanese government to launch a central bank digital...

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The Bank of Japan begins unwinding its ETF holdings, shaking stocks and cryptocurrencies

Japan proposes a flat 20% tax on crypto gains and reclassification under FIEA

Metaplanet Bolsters Bitcoin Treasury with $238.7M Purchase, Holdings Hit 15,555 BTC

Metaplanet Unveils $515M “555 Million Plan” to Corner Bitcoin

Japan Approves USDC: Crypto Revolution in Asia

Metaplanet Announces $745 Million Bitcoin Investment Strategy

Kraken Exchange Shuts Down Operation in Japan; Again

Japan Tightens Crypto Money Laundering Safeguards

North Korea Lazarus Hacker Group Targets Japanese Crypto Firms

Study Reveals CBDC May Not Succeed in Japan

Uptober in Full Swing: Crypto Market Cap Surpasses $4.2 Trillion—What to Expect

Astar price and crypto whales: Mega whales keep ATH hopes alive if ASTR clears $2.27

In-depth XRP price analysis reveals breakdown as Ripple faces key deadline

PancakeSwap Social Sentiment Soars, but Real Engagement Is Declining

BitGo Secures Key License in Dubai as VARA Sanctions 19 Crypto Firms