Canaan’s 4.5 MW Bitcoin Mining Servers Aim to Stabilize Japan’s Power Grid

Canaan revealed it has inked a 4.5-megawatt deal to deploy its Avalon A1566HA hydro-cooled mining servers in Japan to help balance and stabilize the nation’s power grid. Canaan’s Avalon Systems to Power Japan’s Sustainable Energy Effort The Singapore-headquartered company, Canaan Inc. (Nasdaq: CAN), said the project will support grid reliability by dynamically adjusting frequency, voltage, … Read more

Bybit Pauses Japan Signups to Strengthen Regulatory Compliance

Bybit’s temporary halt of new Japanese user registrations indicates that top crypto exchanges are prioritizing regulatory alignment, setting the stage for greater institutional confidence and long-term legitimacy in the digital asset space. Bybit Pauses Japan Signups to Align With Regulatory Standards Global cryptocurrency exchanges are continuing to adjust their operations to comply with evolving regulatory … Read more

Japanese Yen Stablecoin JPYC and Issuance Platform JPYC EX Launched

Japan’s first yen‑pegged stablecoin JPYC and its issuance/redemption platform JPYC EX begin operations on October 27, 2025, enabling 1:1 yen redemption and onchain transfers. JPYC Co., Ltd. (Tokyo) announces that, after registering as a funds transfer service provider under Japan’s Payment Services Act on August 18, 2025, it begins issuing Japan’s first yen‑pegged stablecoin “JPYC” … Read more

Japan’s Gumi Joins Ripple, SBI in $1B XRP Bet Aimed at Institutional Domination

XRP’s march into mainstream finance is hitting overdrive as major Japanese and U.S. firms pour millions into expanding its institutional footprint, fueling expectations of a powerful rally and solidifying XRP’s position as a premier digital asset. XRP Institutional Momentum Surges With Major Cross-Border Investments Institutional adoption of XRP is accelerating as leading Japanese and U.S. … Read more

Arthur Hayes Torches Japan’s Stimulus, Sees Yen Collapse and Bitcoin to $1M

Arthur Hayes delivered a scathing critique of Japan’s stimulus while reaffirming his ultra-bullish $1 million bitcoin outlook, citing fiat instability, relentless yen weakness, inflation concerns, and rising confidence in decentralized financial systems. Arthur Hayes Blasts Japan’s Stimulus, Doubles Down on Bitcoin to $1 Million Call Arthur Hayes, co-founder of crypto exchange Bitmex and chief investment … Read more

SBI Turns XRP Into Core Asset With $200M Institutional Infrastructure Drive

XRP is entering a breakout phase as institutional investors ramp up exposure, led by a $200 million move from SBI Holdings aimed at building one of the largest XRP treasuries ever—signaling massive confidence in its future as a core financial asset. SBI’s $200M XRP Bet Signals Institutional Shift in Digital Asset Strategy Rising institutional confidence … Read more

Paypay Acquires 40% Stake in Binance Japan to Expand Crypto Payments

Binance Japan has entered into a capital and business alliance with Paypay, one of Japan’s largest cashless payment platforms, marking a significant step toward integrating crypto assets with mainstream digital payments. Paypay and Binance Japan Join Forces to Bridge Crypto and Cashless Payments Binance Japan, the local arm of global crypto giant Binance, has announced … Read more

SBI Ripple Asia Expands XRP Ledger Use for Tokenized Tourism and Commerce Payments

SBI Ripple Asia is harnessing the XRP Ledger to build a token-powered ecosystem transforming travel, retail, and regional revitalization across Japan with NFTs, payments, and blockchain innovation. SBI Ripple Asia Uses XRP Ledger to Power Tokenized Travel and Retail Ecosystem SBI Holdings announced last week that its joint venture, SBI Ripple Asia Co. Ltd., signed … Read more

Metaplanet Acquires 5,268 BTC, Becomes Fourth-Largest Public Bitcoin Treasury

Tokyo‑listed Metaplanet Inc. (TSE: 3350) today announced the purchase of 5,268 BTC for approximately $615.67 million at about $116,870 per bitcoin. This latest move brings the Japanese bitcoin treasury company’s total holdings to 30,823 BTC, acquired for roughly $3.33 billion (average cost ~$107,912 per BTC). The company also reported a BTC yield of 497.1% year-to-date … Read more