In Brief MetaPlanet trades at a 400%+ premium to its Bitcoin holdings. Benchmark Research analyzed 133.9% realized volatility, among Japan’s highest. Dilution fears rise as new share issuances fund BTC purchases. Japanese company MetaPlanet has mirrored MicroStrategy by converting its balance sheet to Bitcoin. While the Japanese government has not adopted spot crypto ETFs and…
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In Brief Yomiuri reported Japan’s FSA will reorganize in 2026, creating a bureau overseeing crypto and insurance. The overhaul responds to scandals in the insurance industry while expanding oversight into digital finance. The new bureau integrates asset management, crypto, and insurance, supporting Japan’s “asset management nation” policy. Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) plans a major…
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In Brief Trump announced a landmark trade deal with Japan, including $550 billion US investments and 15% tariffs on imports. Japan will open its markets to US automobiles and agricultural products as part of the agreement. The US and Philippines reached a deal, with a 19% tariff on Filipino goods and market access for US…
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In Brief SBI Holdings and Chiliz form a joint venture for sports fan tokens in Japan. Venture offers interactive experiences and aims to enhance fan engagement. Collaboration with Chiliz and Azuro boost on-chain prediction markets. SBI Digital Asset Holdings, a branch of SBI Holdings that focuses on cryptocurrencies, has joined forces with Chiliz, a top sports…
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To sum things up Japan finishes key changes, including barring year-end market esteem evaluation for corporate crypto possessions. Charge change takes out market esteem evaluation for nonstop proprietorship, zeroing in on burdening benefits from crypto deals. Japanese assessment change expects to support homegrown business with diminished troubles on organizations engaged with crypto. The Japanese government…
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ByBit and other cryptocurrency exchanges were instructed by Japan’s FSA to register before operating. ByBit, BitGet, MEXC Global, and Bitforex are four cryptocurrency exchanges that have been issued a warning by the Japan Financial Services Agency (FSA) to stop providing services to residents of the country until they obtain the appropriate licenses. The notice…
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