ASEAN, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, along with China, Japan, and South Korea, criticized the escalation of protectionism in a joint statement. The group called for enhanced regional unity…

Metaplanet has added another 150 BTC to its treasury, bringing total holdings to 3,350 BTC worth over $291 million. The company remains the largest corporate bitcoin holder in Asia, with…

Tokyo-based Metaplanet Inc. has announced the issuance of its 7th series of ordinary bonds to raise $13.6 million (2 billion yen) to fund additional bitcoin purchases. The move, approved on…

Tokyo-listed investment firm Metaplanet has acquired an additional 135 BTC for $12.9 million, bringing its total bitcoin holdings to 2,235 BTC. The company has outlined ambitious targets of 10,000 BTC…

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet Inc. has expanded its bitcoin holdings to 2,100 BTC (worth approximately $203 million) after purchasing an additional 68.59 BTC ($6.6 million), reaffirming its commitment to cryptocurrency…

Japan is mulling over presenting cryptocurrencies as securities-like financial products to mandate companies to reveal more details and safeguard investors. Crypto Assets to be Classified as Financial Products to Protect…

Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO), Japan’s largest electricity provider, has begun mining Bitcoin through its subsidiary Agile Energy X using excess renewable energy that would otherwise be wasted, as per…

IVC is a Web3 venture capital fund backed by leading Japanese gaming studios. They focus on Web3 gaming, digital entertainment, AI, DeFi, and infrastructure, and have invested in over 200…

Japanese banks, once secure in their financial strategies, are now facing severe challenges due to shifts in global monetary policies, as outlined by Bitmex co-founder Arthur Hayes in his latest…

According to a local report, the Japan-based crypto exchange Bitflyer has acquired the failed Japanese unit of FTX. The report indicates that arrangements are currently underway to take over the…