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Japanese Bitcoin Firm Metaplanet Set to Join MSCI Japan Index, Raises $26M in Bonds

Japanese Bitcoin acquirer Metaplanet will join the MSCI Japan index, enhancing its global market visibility. The inclusion takes effect on February 28, positioning Metaplanet as...

Japan Regulator Asks Apple and Google to Block Major Crypto Exchange Apps

Japan's FSA requests Apple and Google to block downloads of five major unregistered crypto exchanges. Apple has already complied with the request, removing the apps...

Fujitsu Partners with Yamato to Launch Digital Logistics Platform for Shared Transport in Japan

A new digital logistics platform will launch in Japan on February 1, focusing on shared transport solutions. The initiative addresses Japan's transport capacity shortage and...

Bitcoin Steady Above $104K as Bank of Japan Makes Historic Rate Hike

Bank of Japan raised interest rates to a 17-year high, yet Bitcoin remained stable above $104,000. Japanese yen strengthened 0.6% against the USD following the...

Hong Kong Crypto Insurer OneDegree Plans Japan Entry as Digital Assets Gain Traction

Hong Kong's OneDegree plans Tokyo office launch in Q1 2025. Company targets Japan's growing cryptocurrency insurance market. Expansion includes new research facility in Fukuoka. Focus on blockchain...

Japan’s MicroStrategy Copycat Doubles Down on Bitcoin Despite Market Jitters

Metaplanet announces 5 billion yen ($31.9 million) bond issuance for Bitcoin purchases. Company's total Bitcoin investment funding reaches $61 million through bond issuances. Share price declined...

Japan Lawmaker Pushes for National Bitcoin Reserve Amid Global Momentum

Japanese lawmaker Satoshi Hamada submitted a formal proposal for a national Bitcoin reserve on December 11. The proposal coincides with Bitcoin reaching a new price...

Japan’s Finance Regulator Calls for “Cautious Consideration” on Crypto ETFs

Japan's finance regulator is cautious about approving crypto-linked ETFs.Commissioner Hideki Ito doubts the long-term wealth benefits of cryptoassets for Japanese people.The US and other...

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WAVAX Sees Surge in Wallet Accumulation Despite 4% Price Drop

Nearly 3,900 wallets accumulated Wrapped AVAX despite a 4% price decline in 24 hours. Wallet accumulation rate more than doubled...

Scammer Impersonates Bermuda Premier to Promote Fake Cryptocurrency

A fraudulent account impersonating Bermuda Premier David Burt emerged on X to promote a fake cryptocurrency. The scam account uses...

Bitcoin Hovers Near $97.5K as Trump’s Trade Policies Rattle Crypto Market

Bitcoin remains below $100,000, trading at $97,575 with minimal weekly movement of 1.5% amid market uncertainty. Bitcoin ETF outflows reached...

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