Japan
Blockstream Opens New Office in Tokyo as It Expands in Asia
The company plans to drive Japanese adoption of Bitcoin Layer-2 and self-custody technologies.
Japan’s Metaplanet Plans to Buy 21,000 Bitcoin by 2026
The “21 Million Plan” comprises the issuance of 21 million shares via moving strike warrants and represents Asia’s largest-ever equity capital raise for Bitcoin with a target of 16.65 billion yen.
Crypto Bulls Brace for Bank of Japan's Rate Hike That Could Derail Momentum
Japan's headline inflation is at 2.9% year-over-year, at a 3-month high. A hot inflation print could set bitcoin back.
North Korea Blamed for May's $305M Hack on Japanese Crypto Exchange DMM
Japanese police and U.S. agencies said the attack was "affiliated" with TraderTraitor, which is characterized by social engineering.
XRP Outperforms Crypto Majors as Japan Yen Strength Signals Bitcoin Trouble
Yen breached the key 150 level against dollars early Friday, a move that has previously catalyzed the unwinding of carry trades.
Crypto Lobby Group CCI Expands Its Reach by Absorbing Proof of Stake Alliance
The Crypto Council for Innovation has integrated with the Proof of Stake Alliance and secured partnerships with other policy groups in Japan and the U.K.
As Japan Election Looms, Political Parties Emphasize Need to Reform Crypto Tax Regulations
Japan’s Democratic Party for the People is trying to attract crypto-conscious voters with tax system reforms. But it’s not alone.
Japan's Metaplanet Buys Another $6.7M Worth of Bitcoin
Metaplanet bought around 108.8 BTC at an average price of just under 9.2 million yen per coin
Bitcoin Holder Metaplanet Sells BTC Options to Boost Coin Stash
The company strengthens its bitcoin position with a strategic options sale, generating nearly 24 BTC ($1.44M) in premium.
Bitcoin Tumbles Back Below $64K as Surprise Japan Prime Minister Choice Triggers 5% Plunge in Nikkei
Overbought conditions also surely played a role in bitcoin's Monday decline.
