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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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Solo Bitcoin Miner Strikes Block, Earns $373K Amid Rising Difficulty
A solo Bitcoin miner earned $372,773 by mining block 907283 on Saturday.The block contained 4,038 transactions with an additional...
Coinbase Base App Rebrand Sparks Zora Token and SocialFi Surge
Coinbase rebranded its Wallet to the Base App on July 16, sparking a surge in SocialFi activity.
Token minting activity...
Solana Holds $177 Support as ETF Delays Weigh, Eyes $205 Rebound
Solana (SOL) saw its price fall by 3.2% this week after a strong rise on Tuesday and is now...