Japan
Hotter-Than-Expected Core Inflation in Japan Sparks Rate Hike Talk, Threatens Crypto
Japan’s headline inflation remains nearly 100 basis points higher than U.S.counterparts.

Metaplanet, Japan's Biggest Corporate Bitcoin Holder, Adds Eric Trump as Advisor
Eric Trump, son of President Donald Trump, has recently emerged as a key figure in the crypto world

Bitcoin Price Little Changed as Bank of Japan Keeps Interest Rate Steady
The BOJ decision to hold rates steady keeps Japanese bond yields in check, limiting pressure on bitcoin’s price.

Bitcoin Traders Now Target $70K as Japan Bond Yields Surges to 17-Year Highs
A surge in Japanese bond yields, coupled with geopolitical and economic uncertainties, is fueling concerns among traders that BTC could face a significant correction.

Metaplanet Buys 497 BTC in Another Bargain-Hunting Bitcoin Acquisition
This brings its total BTC holdings to 2,888 BTC.

Circle's USDC to be First USD Stablecoin in Japan
SBI VC Trade will be the first to list Circle’s stablecoin under the country’s new payments framework.

Japanese Energy Firm Remixpoint Boosts Crypto Holdings More Than 8,000% in 9 Months
The firm’s shares surged after Donald Trump’s election victory as a result of the positive outlook for cryptocurrency regulation.

Bitcoin HODLer Metaplanet to Join MSCI Japan Index, Raises $26M to Buy More BTC
Metaplanet completes a 0% raise the terms are unsecured, unguaranteed ordinary bonds to purchase more bitcoin.

Japan’s Financial Regulator Weighs Stricter Disclosure Rules for Crypto Assets: Nikkei
New disclosure rules may align virtual currencies with securities to enhance investor protection and promote any potential ETFs.

Bitcoin HODLer Metaplanet Achieves $35M Unrealized Gains in 2024 Thanks to BTC Treasury
Metaplanet said it was the best-performing equity in 2024 out of 55,000 publicly listed companies.
