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3232Binance Japan Rolls out Paypay Money for Instant Crypto Trading
https://www.digit.info/binance-japan-rolls-out-paypay-money-for-instant-crypto-trading/
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 07:30:02 +0000https://www.digit.info/binance-japan-rolls-out-paypay-money-for-instant-crypto-trading/Read more]]>A broader shift toward integrated digital payments is accelerating in Japan as Binance Japan activates Paypay Money and Paypay Points for seamless spot-market crypto transactions, enabling rapid deposits, withdrawals, and asset purchases through updated mobile apps. The platform supports round-the-clock trading from ¥1,000, offers free deposits, and applies a ¥110 withdrawal fee. Read More: Japan […]
]]>Kazakhstan to Form $1B Crypto Reserve by 2026: Report
https://www.digit.info/kazakhstan-to-form-1b-crypto-reserve-by-2026-report/
Sat, 08 Nov 2025 04:35:12 +0000https://www.digit.info/kazakhstan-to-form-1b-crypto-reserve-by-2026-report/Read more]]>Kazakhstan plans to create a crypto reserve fund worth up to $1 billion by early 2026, funded by seized, repatriated, and mining-related assets, Bloomberg reported. The fund will invest in ETFs and crypto-focused companies, avoiding direct bitcoin holdings. Officials said the initiative aims to “repurpose” confiscated digital assets to strengthen economic sovereignty and formalize Kazakhstan’s […]
]]>Elon Musk Says Bitcoin Is Based on Energy, Which Is Impossible to Fake
https://www.digit.info/elon-musk-says-bitcoin-is-based-on-energy-which-is-impossible-to-fake/
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 06:10:32 +0000https://www.digit.info/elon-musk-says-bitcoin-is-based-on-energy-which-is-impossible-to-fake/Read more]]>Tesla and Spacex CEO Elon Musk said on Oct. 14 on X that bitcoin is based on energy, contrasting it with fiat currencies that governments can inflate. His remark was in response to a Zerohedge post linking the rise in gold, silver, and bitcoin prices to currency debasement driven by government spending on the global […]
]]>Crypto Treasury Moves Trigger Regulatory Scrutiny Over Stock Jumps
https://www.digit.info/crypto-treasury-moves-trigger-regulatory-scrutiny-over-stock-jumps/
Sat, 27 Sep 2025 03:30:37 +0000https://www.digit.info/crypto-treasury-moves-trigger-regulatory-scrutiny-over-stock-jumps/Read more]]>Sudden stock price spikes ahead of crypto-related disclosures have drawn the attention of U.S. regulators, signaling deepening concern over potential market manipulation. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) are reportedly reviewing trading patterns at companies that revealed digital asset purchases this year. According to the Wall Street Journal, […]
]]>US Senate Schedules Hearing on Crypto Taxation Policy
https://www.digit.info/us-senate-schedules-hearing-on-crypto-taxation-policy/
Thu, 25 Sep 2025 22:30:15 +0000https://www.digit.info/us-senate-schedules-hearing-on-crypto-taxation-policy/Read more]]>In a critical move toward shaping future U.S. tax policy, the Senate Finance Committee will evaluate how digital assets are treated under existing taxation frameworks. Set for Oct. 1, 2025, at 10 a.m. ET, the hearing—titled “Examining the Taxation of Digital Assets”—will be led by Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and feature testimony from key industry […]
]]>India Holds Back From Full Crypto Law, Cites Systemic Risks
https://www.digit.info/india-holds-back-from-full-crypto-law-cites-systemic-risks/
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 03:30:01 +0000https://www.digit.info/india-holds-back-from-full-crypto-law-cites-systemic-risks/Read more]]>India is holding back from enacting a comprehensive cryptocurrency law, choosing instead to maintain partial oversight due to concerns about systemic risks, according to an internal government document reviewed by Reuters. Authorities caution that formal regulation would legitimize digital assets and risk embedding them into the financial system, while an outright ban would fail to […]
]]>Coinbase Boosts Max Leverage to 50x on International Perpetual Futures
https://www.digit.info/coinbase-boosts-max-leverage-to-50x-on-international-perpetual-futures/
Fri, 05 Sep 2025 03:30:15 +0000https://www.digit.info/coinbase-boosts-max-leverage-to-50x-on-international-perpetual-futures/Read more]]>Crypto derivatives trading took a step forward as Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong shared on social media platform X on Sept. 3 that the exchange raised its maximum leverage on international perpetual futures from 20x to 50x. Armstrong posted: “We just bumped up the max leverage from 20x to 50x on international perpetual futures. A bunch […]
]]>India Flags Hidden Crypto Practices That Mirror Global Exchange Failures
https://www.digit.info/india-flags-hidden-crypto-practices-that-mirror-global-exchange-failures/
Tue, 02 Sep 2025 01:30:43 +0000https://www.digit.info/india-flags-hidden-crypto-practices-that-mirror-global-exchange-failures/Read more]]>India’s financial watchdogs have reportedly uncovered a troubling trend in the cryptocurrency sector, where client deposits on exchanges are being redeployed without investor knowledge. According to the income tax department’s investigation, platforms routinely use customer tokens for lending, staking, or liquidity enhancement, retaining profits while granting users only the right to sell their holdings. Officials […]
]]>Japan’s Finance Chief Sees Crypto Playing Meaningful Role in Investment Strategy
https://www.digit.info/japans-finance-chief-sees-crypto-playing-meaningful-role-in-investment-strategy/
Tue, 26 Aug 2025 02:30:08 +0000https://www.digit.info/japans-finance-chief-sees-crypto-playing-meaningful-role-in-investment-strategy/Read more]]>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 […]
]]>Strategy Makes It Official—Legal Name Switch Hints at Bigger Moves
https://www.digit.info/strategy-makes-it-official-legal-name-switch-hints-at-bigger-moves/
Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:45:02 +0000https://www.digit.info/strategy-makes-it-official-legal-name-switch-hints-at-bigger-moves/Read more]]>Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR/STRK/STRF/STRD/STRC) announced on Aug. 14 that it has officially changed its legal name from Microstrategy Inc. to Strategy Inc., effective Aug. 11, 2025. This formal transition completes the rebranding initiative first unveiled on Feb. 5, 2025, and solidifies the company’s identity as the world’s first and largest bitcoin treasury enterprise. Despite the […]
A broader shift toward integrated digital payments is accelerating in Japan as Binance Japan activates Paypay Money and Paypay Points for seamless spot-market crypto transactions, enabling rapid deposits, withdrawals, and asset purchases through updated mobile apps. The platform supports round-the-clock trading from ¥1,000, offers free deposits, and applies a ¥110 withdrawal fee. Read More: Japan […]
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Kazakhstan plans to create a crypto reserve fund worth up to $1 billion by early 2026, funded by seized, repatriated, and mining-related assets, Bloomberg reported. The fund will invest in ETFs and crypto-focused companies, avoiding direct bitcoin holdings. Officials said the initiative aims to “repurpose” confiscated digital assets to strengthen economic sovereignty and formalize Kazakhstan’s […]
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Tesla and Spacex CEO Elon Musk said on Oct. 14 on X that bitcoin is based on energy, contrasting it with fiat currencies that governments can inflate. His remark was in response to a Zerohedge post linking the rise in gold, silver, and bitcoin prices to currency debasement driven by government spending on the global […]
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Sudden stock price spikes ahead of crypto-related disclosures have drawn the attention of U.S. regulators, signaling deepening concern over potential market manipulation. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) are reportedly reviewing trading patterns at companies that revealed digital asset purchases this year. According to the Wall Street Journal, […]
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In a critical move toward shaping future U.S. tax policy, the Senate Finance Committee will evaluate how digital assets are treated under existing taxation frameworks. Set for Oct. 1, 2025, at 10 a.m. ET, the hearing—titled “Examining the Taxation of Digital Assets”—will be led by Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and feature testimony from key industry […]
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India is holding back from enacting a comprehensive cryptocurrency law, choosing instead to maintain partial oversight due to concerns about systemic risks, according to an internal government document reviewed by Reuters. Authorities caution that formal regulation would legitimize digital assets and risk embedding them into the financial system, while an outright ban would fail to […]
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Crypto derivatives trading took a step forward as Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong shared on social media platform X on Sept. 3 that the exchange raised its maximum leverage on international perpetual futures from 20x to 50x. Armstrong posted: “We just bumped up the max leverage from 20x to 50x on international perpetual futures. A bunch […]
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India’s financial watchdogs have reportedly uncovered a troubling trend in the cryptocurrency sector, where client deposits on exchanges are being redeployed without investor knowledge. According to the income tax department’s investigation, platforms routinely use customer tokens for lending, staking, or liquidity enhancement, retaining profits while granting users only the right to sell their holdings. Officials […]
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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 […]
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Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR/STRK/STRF/STRD/STRC) announced on Aug. 14 that it has officially changed its legal name from Microstrategy Inc. to Strategy Inc., effective Aug. 11, 2025. This formal transition completes the rebranding initiative first unveiled on Feb. 5, 2025, and solidifies the company’s identity as the world’s first and largest bitcoin treasury enterprise. Despite the […]
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