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Japanese mandate sparks surge in equities and safe havens. www.coindesk.com

In brief Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has cast Sunday’s snap election as a referendum on her leadership. Crypto markets are watching for …

Nomura Holdings, Japan’s largest investment bank and brokerage firm, has stepped up risk management in its crypto business following losses in Europe …

Japan’s financial watchdog has begun closed-door discussions on revising crypto regulations, including their potential classification as securities. Japan‘s Financial Services Agency is …

Metaplanet’s move to a Bitcoin standard in April 2024 has propelled its stock into Japan’s top 50 by trading volume, CEO Simon …

Japan’s Finance Minister, Katsunobu Kato, announced that the government will review the nation’s crypto tax laws by the end of June 2025. …

Takumi Niwa, a 30-year-old Japanese table tennis star and 2021 Tokyo Olympic bronze medalist, was arrested on suspicion of illegal online gambling …

Tokyo-listed Metaplanet said on Tuesday that it would accumulate 10,000 bitcoin (BTC) by the end of 2025 and 21,000 bitcoin by the …

Metaplanet Inc. plans to increase its Bitcoin holdings by 470%, aiming to reach 10,000 BTC this year as it continues to build …

Japan’s FSA plans to improve internal audits to match global standards and fix weaknesses in financial oversight. Unregistered crypto exchanges are under …