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

India Dominates Onchain Volumes as Japan Records Fastest Crypto Growth: Report

Asia-Pacific is exploding onto the global crypto stage, with record-breaking adoption, surging transaction volumes, and game-changing momentum through 2025. APAC Surpasses Expectations as Global Crypto Powerhouse Asia-Pacific is establishing itself as a central force in the cryptocurrency economy, with adoption trends that increasingly influence global flows. Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis released part of its 2025 … Read more

Metaplanet Buys 5,419 Bitcoin, Holdings Reach 25,555 BTC

Tokyo‑listed Metaplanet Inc. (TSE: 3350) announced on September 22, 2025 that it has acquired an additional 5,419 BTC for approximately $632.53 million at an average price near $116,724 per bitcoin, bringing the company’s total holdings to 25,555 BTC acquired for about $2.71 billion at an average cost of $106,065 per bitcoin. The firm reported a … Read more

Vitalik Buterin at EthTokyo 2025: Bridging East and West, Stories from Ethereum’s Early Days, and More

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin used his EthTokyo 2025 keynote to chart the blockchain’s path forward, highlighting Asia’s early role in its rise, a bold 10x scaling target, and renewed calls for global collaboration. Buterin Credits Asia’s Early Role in Ethereum, Calls for Global Collaboration Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin took the stage at EthTokyo 2025 with … Read more

Metaplanet Buys 136 BTC, Reports 487% YTD BTC Yield

Japanese firm Metaplanet Inc. (TSE: 3350) reported the acquisition of 136 BTC for approximately $15.2 million at an average price of about $111,666 per bitcoin, raising its total holdings to 20,136 BTC, acquired for about $2.08 billion at an average cost of about $103,196 per bitcoin as of September 8, 2025. The Tokyo‑listed bitcoin treasury … Read more

Coincheck to Acquire European Crypto Prime Broker Aplo

Coincheck Group N.V. (Nasdaq: CNCK) said on September 2, 2025, it has signed a stock purchase agreement to acquire Paris‑based Aplo SAS, a registered crypto prime brokerage serving more than 60 institutional clients, with the transaction expected to close in October pending customary conditions. Under the deal, Aplo’s issued shares will be exchanged for new … Read more

Report: Japan Post Bank to Roll out Tokenized Asset Network in 2026

Japan Post Bank plans to adopt a tokenized asset network in fiscal 2026 that will let depositors convert savings into a digital token for faster securities transactions, according to a recent report by Nikkei, Japan’s largest financial newspaper. Japan Post Bank Outlines FY2026 Plan for Digital Currency–enabled Securities, Nikkei Reports The bank will link savings … Read more

Tokyo Giant Gumi Gears up for Major XRP Buy With Global Finance Play in Sight

A Tokyo-listed firm is gearing up for a major XRP purchase to accelerate global finance expansion, targeting remittance dominance and ecosystem-driven revenue growth through blockchain integration. Gumi Aligns With SBI, Eyes XRP-Led Revenue Surge in Global Financial Web Gumi Inc., a company traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market, announced on Aug. 29 that … Read more

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