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Japan’s financial regulator is preparing a sweeping overhaul of its crypto taxation framework by proposing to classify 105 digital assets, including bitcoin and ether, as financial products. If approved, the move would cut tax rates for many crypto traders and introduce new insider trading safeguards. FSA Moves Toward Reclassifying Crypto Assets as Financial Products Japan … Read more
Japan’s Financial Services Agency backs a PIP stablecoin experiment with multiple banks. Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) announces support for the Payment Innovation Project (PIP) stablecoin experiment beginning November 2025 in Japan, involving Mizuho Bank, MUFG Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Mitsubishi Corporation, Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Progmat, Inc.; the FinTech Proof-of-Concept Hub launched PIP … Read more
Metaplanet Inc., Japan’s publicly listed bitcoin treasury company, has borrowed $100 million against its bitcoin holdings to finance further acquisitions and strengthen its balance sheet amid the latest market downturn. Metaplanet Taps Bitcoin Collateral to Strengthen Treasury Amid Market Dip This week, the digital asset treasury (DAT) company, Metaplanet Inc., announced that it has executed … Read more
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’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
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
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 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
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
Sony Bank — yes, the same folks behind your Playstation — is making a power move into American finance. The digital banking arm of Japan’s Sony Group has officially filed with the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for a national banking charter, according to Law360. Sony Group Expands Fintech Push With … Read more