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Metaplanet Reaches 5,000 BTC: Leading Corporate Bitcoin Adoption in Asia

Metaplanet Surpasses 5,000 BTC Milestone: A Bold Step in Corporate Bitcoin Adoption Can a hotel operator become a Bitcoin giant? Metaplanet, a Japanese firm listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, has proven it can by surpassing the 5,000 BTC milestone. This bold move highlights the growing trend of corporate Bitcoin adoption and challenges traditional financial […]

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Japanese Gaming Giant Enish Buys $680k in Bitcoin, Embraces Blockchain Gaming

Japanese Gaming Firm Enish Invests $680k in Bitcoin: A Strategic Move into Crypto Enish Co., the Japanese gaming powerhouse behind the blockchain-based game “De:Lithe Last Memories,” has made a significant move into the cryptocurrency space by purchasing 100 million yen ($679,049) worth of Bitcoin. This strategic investment, set to be completed by April 4, 2025, […]

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Coincheck Prime Launches: Japan’s New Corporate Crypto Custody Solution

Japan’s Coincheck Launches Coincheck Prime: A New Era for Corporate Crypto Custody Coincheck, Japan’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, has introduced Coincheck Prime, a new service aimed at corporate and institutional investors, signaling a significant advancement in the country’s embrace of digital assets. Coincheck Prime targets corporate and institutional investors with deposit balances of at least 10 […]

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USDC Launches in Japan: Circle and SBI Partnership Marks Web3 Milestone

USDC Launches in Japan Through Circle and SBI Partnership, Marking Web3 Milestone Is Japan about to become the epicenter of the stablecoin revolution? On March 26, USD Coin (USDC), the world’s second-largest stablecoin, is set to launch in Japan through a strategic partnership between Circle and SBI Holdings. This move, approved by Japan’s Financial Services […]

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Metaplanet Boosts Bitcoin Holdings to 3,200 BTC with $12M Yen Investment

Metaplanet Boosts Bitcoin Holdings to 3,200 BTC with 1.879 Billion Yen Purchase Japanese company Metaplanet, Inc. has significantly increased its Bitcoin holdings, now totaling 3,200 BTC after a hefty purchase of 1.879 billion yen. This bold move not only cements Metaplanet’s position as a key player in Japan’s corporate adoption of Bitcoin but also sends […]

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Metaplanet Ramps Up Bitcoin Holdings to 2,391 BTC, Stock Surges 21%

Metaplanet Boosts Bitcoin Holdings, Stock Soars Amid Market Enthusiasm Japanese firm Metaplanet has increased its Bitcoin stash by 156 coins, now holding a total of 2,391 BTC, valued at $196.3 million. This strategic move, made during a recent Bitcoin price dip, saw Metaplanet’s stock price surge by 21.15%, trading at 4,010 yen. Metaplanet increases Bitcoin […]

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Japan’s FSA Rolls Out New Stablecoin Rules to Boost Safety and Efficiency

Japan’s FSA Unveils New Stablecoin Regulations: A Step Towards Safer Crypto? Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) is rolling out new regulations to enhance user protection and streamline the operations of stablecoin issuers. These changes, which include diversifying backing assets and introducing a new business category, aim to foster a safer and more efficient digital finance […]

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Metaplanet Invests 4 Billion Yen in Bitcoin, Signals Corporate Crypto Trend

Metaplanet Boosts Bitcoin Holdings with 4 Billion Yen Investment Metaplanet, a forward-thinking Japanese company, has bolstered its Bitcoin holdings with an additional investment of 4 billion yen, highlighting its confidence in the cryptocurrency’s future value and aligning with a broader trend of corporate adoption. Metaplanet invests 4 billion yen in Bitcoin Reflects growing corporate adoption […]

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Tokyo’s Takahiro Anno Unveils AI for ‘Digital Democracy 2030’ Amid Economic Woes

Tokyo Politician Takahiro Anno’s AI Plan: A Leap Towards ‘Digital Democracy 2030’ Takahiro Anno, a Tokyo politician and sci-fi writer, has unveiled a groundbreaking AI tool aimed at revolutionizing political governance under the vision of “Digital Democracy 2030.” Takahiro Anno proposes AI tool for political governance Goal to manage funds, aggregate public opinion, and influence […]

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Trump’s Bitcoin Reserve Sparks Global Race, Predicts Metaplanet CEO

Trump’s Bitcoin Reserve Plan Could Ignite Global Race, Says Metaplanet CEO At a New Year’s Eve Bitcoin event in Miami, Simon Gerovich, CEO of Metaplanet, predicted that Donald Trump’s proposed Strategic Bitcoin Reserve in the U.S. could trigger a global race among nations to establish their own Bitcoin reserves. Gerovich, drawing parallels between Metaplanet and […]

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Japan and Russia Reject Bitcoin Reserves, U.S. Explores Strategic Asset

Japan and Russia Firmly Reject National Bitcoin Reserves Amid Global Uncertainty Japan and Russia have both taken a cautious stance by rejecting the establishment of national Bitcoin reserves, primarily due to concerns over cryptocurrency volatility and legal frameworks. Meanwhile, the United States and Brazil are actively exploring Bitcoin acquisition as part of their financial strategies. […]

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