SBI Holdings' blockchain venture, SBI Solana Global, has expanded to include the Solana Foundation, focusing on tokenization and stablecoin issuance.
Japan's **SBI VC Trade** will launch **JPYSC** yen stablecoin lending on **July 16**, offering a **3% annual rate** for a **12-week term** without deposit insurance.
Japanese convenience store giant **Lawson** is set to trial **yen stablecoin payments** in **Tokyo**, while **Netstars** has launched a new merchant service supporting **USDC**, **USDT**, and **JPYC**.
Japan's "invest locally" plan, set for July 10, 2026, is anticipated to significantly increase demand for alternative assets like Bitcoin and gold.
Japanese lender CRYL has launched Bitcoin-backed loans for individuals and businesses, offering up to $6.2 million in financing.
Japanese firm Metaplanet is exploring Bitcoin-backed digital credit products in Japan with JPYC and Progmat, though no product has launched yet.
Japan's Metaplanet is partnering with JPYC and Progmat to explore bitcoin-backed tokenized credit products, aiming for efficient, 24/7 credit markets.
Japanese firms are increasingly turning to Bitcoin and XRP for treasury diversification, driving SBI VC Trade's registered accounts past 2 million.
Rising **Japanese bond yields** are pushing up **U.S. bond yields**, potentially creating a significant **headwind** for **Bitcoin** and other **risk assets**.
Japanese firm Metaplanet acquired an additional $170 million in Bitcoin, expanding its treasury to 43,000 BTC and becoming the third largest publicly traded holder.
Metaplanet acquired an additional **2,823 Bitcoin** in Q2, reducing its average acquisition cost to **$106,500 per BTC** and reporting **$10.9 million** in revenue.
SBI Holdings has acquired Japanese crypto exchange Bitbank for $289 million, a move highlighting the push for regulated scale in Japan's evolving digital asset market.
Japanese financial services giant SBI Holdings is set to acquire crypto exchange Bitbank for $289 million, with the deal expected to close in October.
Japanese financial giant SBI Holdings is set to acquire crypto exchange Bitbank for $289 million, positioning it as Japan's largest crypto platform.
SBI Holdings is set to acquire Bitbank for $289 million, creating Japan's largest cryptocurrency exchange and consolidating its digital asset ecosystem.
Stablecoin issuer Circle and Nomura are collaborating to integrate cross-border foreign exchange settlements into Japan's $440 billion daily forex market by next year.
Circle and Nomura are reportedly collaborating to introduce stablecoin-based foreign exchange (FX) settlement for Japanese companies.
Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin launched in Japan, cleared by the financial regulator as a new payment instrument and offered by SBI VC Trade, currently valued at $1.7 billion.
A Japanese corporate pension fund representing 1,200 SMEs plans to allocate 1% of its assets to crypto, signaling growing institutional adoption.
Japan's highest interest rates since 1995 are raising concerns about global liquidity, prompting analysts to predict a potential 26%-38% Bitcoin price decline.
Bitcoin's price rose after the Bank of Japan increased its key interest rate to 1%, marking its highest level in 31 years and a shift from ultra-loose policy.
Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Bitbank has begun restricting transactions linked to the prediction market platform Polymarket, citing concerns over local gambling laws.
Japanese crypto exchange Bitbank is cautioning users about potential account suspensions for transactions connected to Polymarket, citing national gambling laws.
Japanese firm Metaplanet is set to acquire Siiibo Securities, gaining a vital license to offer Bitcoin-linked financial products to retail investors in Japan.
Metaplanet has acquired Siiibo Securities for $13 million, positioning itself to offer Bitcoin yield products to Japan's $7.4 trillion household savings.
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet is expanding its Bitcoin-centric strategy by acquiring Siiibo Securities, aiming to establish Metaplanet Securities.
Japanese firm Metaplanet has acquired Siiibo Securities for **$13.1 million** to develop new Bitcoin-linked investment offerings and expand its crypto financial ecosystem.
Japan's Lower House has reportedly approved a bill reclassifying crypto as financial instruments, potentially opening doors for ETFs and tax reforms.
Japan is poised to enact sweeping legislation by 2027, regulating cryptocurrencies like stocks to foster innovation and meet growing demand for digital assets.
Japan's three largest banks, MUFG, Mizuho, and SMBC, are collaborating to launch a joint stablecoin by March 2027, aiming to revolutionize digital finance in the nation.
Japan's top three banks, MUFG, SMBC, and Mizuho, are collaborating to launch stablecoins by March, signaling a major move into digital finance.
Japanese financial giant SBI Shinsei is pioneering a new initiative, allowing customers to earn cryptocurrency rewards directly from their bank deposits.
A Japanese parliamentary blockchain association has submitted recommendations to the finance minister, focusing on crypto exchange-traded funds and yen-backed stablecoins.
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party proposes a legal framework for crypto ETF trading and yen-based stablecoins to the finance minister.
The global cryptocurrency market capitalization has exceeded $3.2 trillion, fueled by growing institutional interest and positive regulatory developments from major economies.