Japan’s FSA plans to classify crypto as financial products, potentially easing regulations, lowering taxes, and considering Bitcoin spot ETFs for investors.
Japan’s Metaplanet Soars 3,600% on Bitcoin Strategy, Targets 21,000 BTC Holdings
Metaplanet's stock soared 3,600% after adopting a Bitcoin-first strategy, aiming for 21,000 BTC by 2026, as Japan’s crypto demand grows.
Japan’s FSA Plans to Treat Crypto as Securities, Paving the Way for ETF Approvals and Tax Cuts
Japan’s FSA plans to treat crypto as securities, potentially approving Bitcoin ETFs and reducing tax rates from 55% to 20% ...
Metaplanet’s Bitcoin Pivot Made it Japan’s Hottest Stock in 2024
With 1,762 BTC, Metaplanet is Asia’s largest public Bitcoin holder and the 15th largest in the world. Metaplanet is targeting 10,000 BTC by the end ...
Crypto’s Connections
Next time the industry crashes, analysts fear, the impact could be more severe, rippling across the economy and hurting a wider array of investors. In today’s newsletter, I’ll explain three ways that ...
Japan’s ‘most dangerous zoo’ says it will fight closure
A Japanese zoo is fighting back after authorities in Hokkaido prefecture issued a closure order for the facility exhibiting around 150 animal species. At such a critical moment in US history, we need ... ( read original story ...)
“He’s in his King Kylie era”: Netizens poke fun at Timothee Chalamet get up for the ‘A COMPLETE UNKNOWN’ Tokyo premiere
Timothée Chalamet stepped onto the red carpet at the A Complete Unknown Tokyo premiere and sent fans into an entire collective meltdown. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Shinagawa Ward to open 3 schools at 7:30 am, offer free breakfast on trial basis
The capital's Shinagawa Ward has decided on a policy to begin offering morning child care services at three elementary schools during the fir･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Ishiba’s approval rate rises 5 points to 44%, NHK poll shows
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's cabinet approval rate rose 5 points from the previous month to 44% in a February 7-9 poll, recovering to the highest level since his October inauguration, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Property Investor Gaw Capital Buys Prime Tokyo Mall For Over $1 Billion
Gaw Capital has formed a joint venture with Singapore’s Patience Capital Group to purchase and manage Tokyu Plaza Ginza. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin hoarder’s stock soars 4 000% in Japan on crypto rally
I believe Bitcoin will be an indispensable asset in the future,' he said. Hagiya was further enticed to invest by Metaplanet’s promise of free Bitcoin merchandise at its shareholder meetings.
Metaplanet stock up 3,600% in a year: is the Bitcoin bet paying off?
Metaplanet stock has jumped 3,600% in a year as Japan’s Bitcoin demand surges. The firm plans a $750 million raise to expand BTC holdings.
Japan’s Nikkei ends nearly flat as market ponders Trump tariff threats
Japan's Nikkei share average ended nearly flat on Monday as investors weighed fresh U.S. tariff threats, although a smooth meeting between Japan's prime minister and U.S. President Donald Trump eased ...
Stock market today: Global shares trade mixed on continuing Trump tariff worries
Global shares are trading mixed, as investors found bargains despite worries about President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
Japan posts record high current account surplus in 2024
Japan. - Japan's current account surplus increased by 29.5 percent from the previous year to a record high of 29.261 trillion yen (US$193 billion), according to data released by the Japanese Ministry ...
Japan’s total debt hits fresh record of 1,317 tril. yen in 2024
Japan's fiscal health further worsened at the end of 2024, Finance Ministry data showed Monday, with total debt climbing to a record ...