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Japan’s Finance Chief Sees Crypto Playing Meaningful Role in Investment Strategy

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Positioning digital currencies as a viable component of investment strategy, Japan’s Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato stated that crypto assets could play a meaningful role in portfolio diversification. Speaking at a Tokyo-based cryptocurrency event, Kato emphasized that while these assets remain volatile, a well-structured regulatory environment could make them a sound investment. He stressed the importance … Read more

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

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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

Metaplanet Buys 103 Bitcoin, Now Holds 18,991 BTC Valued at $1.95B

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Metaplanet Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 3350) reported it acquired 103 BTC for about $11.7 million (approximately $113,491 per bitcoin), bringing total holdings to 18,991 BTC acquired for roughly $1.95 billion (approximately $102,712 per bitcoin). The company also reported a year‑to‑date 2025 BTC Yield of 479.5% and reaffirmed its BTC Yield, BTC Gain and BTC ¥ … Read more

SBI Teams With Circle to Trigger Stablecoin Uprising Across Japan’s Finance

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Japan is poised for a stablecoin revolution as SBI Holdings and Circle launch a game-changing joint venture to supercharge USDC adoption and Web3 innovation nationwide. SBI and Circle Ignite Japan’s Digital Finance Future With New USDC-Powered Venture Japanese financial giant SBI Holdings Inc. announced on Aug. 22, 2025, that it has established a joint venture … Read more

JPYC to Launch First Yen Stablecoin in Japan

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JPYC, a company registered as a fund transfer service provider in Japan, has announced that it will issue the first Japanese yen stablecoin, pioneering this type of financial instrument in the country. The company revealed that JPYC will be issued on three chains: Ethereum, Avalanche, and Polygon. JPYC to Become First Yen Stablecoin Issuer in … Read more

Metaplanet Adds 775 Bitcoin, Total Holdings Reach 18,888 BTC

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Metaplanet Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 3350) announced the purchase of an additional 775 bitcoin at an average price of ¥17,720,023 per coin (totaling ¥13.733 billion), bringing its cumulative holdings to 18,888 bitcoin at an overall average cost of ¥15,041,118 (aggregate ¥284.097 billion). The company also reported its key performance indicators for its Bitcoin Treasury Operations: … Read more

Pakistan Enlists Japanese Help in CBDC Endeavor

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Soramitsu, a Japan-based blockchain developer, will help the government of Pakistan build its central bank digital currency effort, after having been involved in similar projects. The Pakistan CBDC pilot is being implemented with offline payment capabilities in mind. Japan-Based Soramitsu Enlisted to Create Pakistan CBDC More countries are developing their central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), … Read more

Metaplanet Acquires 518 Bitcoin, Boosting Total Holdings to 18,113 BTC Valued at $1.85 Billion

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Metaplanet Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 3350) has announced the acquisition of an additional 518 bitcoin as part of its ongoing Bitcoin Treasury Operations, with an average purchase price of 17,540,861 yen per bitcoin (approximately $118,519), totaling approximately 9.086 billion yen (around $61.4 million). This latest purchase increases the company’s total bitcoin holdings to 18,113 bitcoin, … Read more

SBI Clarifies XRP ETF Status With Filing Timed For Regulatory Breakthrough

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XRP is surging into the spotlight as institutional demand accelerates, with SBI positioning for gold-and-crypto ETF ambitions amid mounting speculation and growing anticipation for Japan’s regulatory approval. SBI Builds XRP Ecosystem Ahead of Japan’s Potential Approval for Crypto Asset ETFs Rising institutional interest in XRP, coupled with growing market speculation over potential exchange-traded funds (ETFs) … Read more

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