Japan’s first Yen-denominated stablecoin, JPYC, has formally launched underneath the nation’s Fee Companies Act, issued by JPYC Inc. The token maintains a 1:1 peg to the yen, is totally backed by money and authorities bonds, and debuts on Avalanche, Ethereum, and Polygon. JPYC goals for ¥10 trillion (approx. US$65.4 billion)Continue Reading
BitMEX co-founder, Arthur Hayes, believes Bitcoin will surge to US$1 million following information that Japan is planning a brand new financial stimulus package deal. The plan will reportedly give attention to combating inflation however Japan’s newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hasn’t launched particulars but, merely saying it’s in growth.Continue Reading
Japan’s Monetary Providers Company plans to assessment 2020 guidelines that forestall banks from holding cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. The reforms would introduce capital and risk-management requirements and doubtlessly enable banks to run licensed crypto exchanges. With crypto adoption and account numbers surging, Japan is shifting towards absolutely integrating digital belongings intoContinue Reading
Metaplanet’s Miami subsidiary focuses on Bitcoin income generation and derivatives, led by Gerovich and team. Tokyo’s Bitcoin Japan Inc. manages media, events, and services, supported by the premium Bitcoin.jp domain. The company holds 20,136 BTC (AU$3.55B) and raised ¥212.9B (AU$2.17B) through an international share offering. Metaplanet, Japan’s largest corporate BitcoinContinue Reading
Customers can convert savings into DCJPY tokens, targeting returns of 3–5% from securities. The deposit token differs from stablecoins by running on a permissioned bank-managed blockchain. Japan’s government is advancing digital finance rules, including stablecoin licences and ETF considerations. From FY2026, Japan Post Bank customers will be able to convertContinue Reading
Animoca Brands has partnered with Ibex Japan to launch a Web3 entertainment fund aimed at bringing dormant anime and manga intellectual property (IP) onto the blockchain. The fund plans to leverage Ibex’s network to license and finance new Web3 products, revitalising what Ibex Japan partner Sandeep Casi calls the “90%Continue Reading
Japanese firm Metaplanet has been upgraded to a mid-cap stock and included in the FTSE Japan Index, giving global passive investors indirect exposure to its Bitcoin treasury strategy. Metaplanet’s aggressive Bitcoin accumulation has propelled it to become the seventh-largest public corporate holder of BTC, with 18,888 coins, outpacing companies likeContinue Reading
Japan is expected to approve its first yen-pegged stablecoin this year through the Financial Services Agency to help stabilise the local financial system. South Korea’s Financial Services Commission plans to introduce a won-pegged stablecoin bill as early as October, working alongside the Virtual Asset User Protection Act. China is reportedlyContinue Reading
Japan’s Financial Services Agency is expected to approve the country’s first yen-pegged stablecoin in late 2025, led by Tokyo-based firm JPYC. The stablecoin will maintain a 1:1 value with the yen and be backed by liquid assets including bank deposits and Japanese government bonds. JPYC’s spokesperson argues the stablecoin couldContinue Reading
SBI Holdings announced plans to launch Japan’s first cryptocurrency ETFs, including a Bitcoin/XRP fund and a hybrid fund with 51% gold and 49% crypto allocations. The company is expanding into stablecoins, particularly JPY-backed versions, to strengthen the Japanese Yen’s stability and creditworthiness. SBI expects significant future gains from its 9%Continue Reading
