Metaplanet to Expand Bitcoin Treasury With $881 Million Capital Raise

Metaplanet will raise $881 million (¥130.3 billion) through an international share sale, using most of the proceeds to buy bitcoin. The move would expand its BTC holdings by $837 million and strengthen its position as Japan’s leading bitcoin treasury company. Japan’s Metaplanet Plans Massive Bitcoin Buy From New International Offering Metaplanet, a Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed … Read more

SBI and Chainlink Partner to Accelerate Institutional Tokenization and Stablecoin Use in Japan and APAC

SBI Group and Chainlink announced a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating institutional adoption of digital assets in Japan and key Asia‑Pacific (APAC) markets by developing infrastructure for tokenized real‑world assets, tokenized funds and regulated stablecoins. The collaboration will initially focus on Japan, leveraging SBI’s financial market expertise and Chainlink’s oracle and interoperability technologies — including … Read more

Asia’s Wealthy Investors Embrace Crypto Amid Record Gains and Clearer Regulations

Asia’s wealthiest investors are piling into crypto at record pace, capitalizing on explosive gains, regulatory clarity and rising institutional appetite while global counterparts lag behind. Asia’s Rich Are Moving Fast on Crypto—and the Rest of the World Is Late Wealth managers across Asia have noted a growing shift in investor sentiment, as demand from high-net-worth … Read more

Remixpoint CEO to Receive Entire Salary in Bitcoin

Japanese-listed firm Remixpoint has become the first in the country to pay its CEO entirely in bitcoin, aligning executive incentives with shareholder value and showcasing its commitment to crypto-centric corporate strategy. A First for Japan As Remixpoint Links Executive Pay to BTC Remixpoint, a Tokyo-listed firm bridging crypto, energy, and web3 innovation, has announced a … Read more

Remixpoint Commits $215 Million to Bitcoin, Targets 3,000 BTC Reserve

Remixpoint has raised $215 million (31.5 billion yen) to fund a significant bitcoin acquisition, setting a near-term goal of owning 3,000 BTC. The board cited long-term conviction in bitcoin’s value and corporate growth potential. Japanese Firm Remixpoint Raises Fresh Capital to Fund Major Bitcoin Acquisition Japanese energy and tech firm Remixpoint has announced a bold … Read more

Ripple Unveils New Accelerator to Boost XRP Ledger Innovation in DeFi and AI

Ripple’s XRPL Accelerator is unleashing a powerful new wave of tokenization and enterprise blockchain innovation, driving real-world adoption and massive growth across the XRP Ledger ecosystem. Ripple’s New XRPL Accelerator Set to Reshape DeFi and AI Infrastructure Fast Ripple announced on July 3 a strategic collaboration with global fintech incubator Tenity “to launch a new … Read more

De-Dollarization Surges in Asia, Challenging Dollar Dominance in Global Trade

Asia’s de-dollarization push is gaining rapid traction as BRICS and ASEAN accelerate local-currency trade, driving currency hedging to record highs and challenging dollar dominance. De-Dollarization Takes Hold in Asia—Currency Hedging Surges to Record Highs A growing trend of de-dollarization is underway across Asia as policymakers, institutional investors, and economic blocs seek alternatives to the U.S. … Read more

Ripple Deepens Blockchain Education Efforts in Asia-Pacific

Ripple has committed over $5 million to expand blockchain research in APAC, advancing innovation, education, and talent across the region. Ripple Commits Over $5M to Advance Blockchain Research in APAC Ripple is expanding its commitment to blockchain development in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, as highlighted in a Ripple Insights article published on June 10. APAC … Read more

Asia Accelerates De-Dollarization in ASEAN Currency Overhaul Plan

Southeast Asian nations are advancing plans to reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar through an ASEAN initiative aimed at strengthening the use of local currencies and altering global financial dynamics. ASEAN Launches Strategic Push for De-Dollarization and Financial Sovereignty Efforts to reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar have gained momentum across Asia and other regions … Read more

Binance: 80% of Asian Crypto Users Adopt 2FA, yet Advanced Security Lags

Binance’s recent report uncovers a sweeping shift in crypto security across Asia, as users adopt stronger protections like 2FA and demand smarter, safer exchange safeguards. Binance Report Shows Rising Security Awareness Among Asian Crypto Users Crypto exchange Binance published a report last week showing that users across Asia are adopting stronger security measures, though key … Read more

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