Japan
Japan Approves Bill Recognizing Crypto as a Financial Asset
Japan’s Financial Services Agency has advanced a bill to reclassify cryptocurrency as a financial asset under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act. The legislation is currently moving through parliament, with...
SBI ARUHI Rolls Out XRP Rewards Program for Investors
Japan’s SBI ARUHI Co., Ltd. will start a shareholder benefit program tied to XRP for investors listed on its shareholder register as of March 31, 2026. The company announced the...
Japan’s Metaplanet Builds Bitcoin Powerhouse With ¥4B Venture Arm
Metaplanet, the Tokyo-listed company that has built one of Asia’s largest corporate Bitcoin reserves, is moving well beyond Bitcoin accumulation. The company announced on Monday the establishment of two wholly-owned...
Sony Bank Has Partnered With The Japanese Yen Stablecoin JPYC
Sony Bank has signed a memorandum of understanding with JPYC Inc. to explore direct integration between bank deposits and the Japanese yen stablecoin JPYC. The agreement focuses on connecting Sony...
SBI, Startale to Launch Yen Stablecoin JPYSC in Q2
SBI Holdings and Startale Group have introduced JPYSC, a Japanese yen stablecoin backed by a trust bank structure. While issuance will be managed by SBI Shinsei Trust Bank under Japan’s...
Unfolding Events in Japan are Responsible for the Shake-Up in Global Markets—Analyst
Strike’s CEO, Jack Mallers, has identified unfolding events in the Japanese bond market as the most important indicators in today’s global finance. According to the renowned analyst, Japan has long...
Japan Regulator Seeks Public Input on Stablecoin Reserve Rules
Japan is moving another step closer to tightening and formalizing its stablecoin framework. The Financial Services Agency (FSA) has launched a public consultation on draft guidelines that outline which bonds...
Bank of Japan Holds Rates at 30-Year High as Debt and Yen Risks Loom for Crypto
Japan’s interest rate policy and rising government debt are drawing attention as economists warn the country’s gradual tightening cycle could ripple into Bitcoin and crypto prices. The Bank of Japan...
Japan’s Bond Yields Hit 27-Year High: Are Stablecoins Stepping In?
Japan’s 10-year government bond yield just jumped to 2.12%, the highest it’s been since 1999. Why does this matter? Because it could mean a major shift in Japan’s monetary policy....
Japan to Cut Crypto Taxes to 20% From 55% Under 2026 Reform Plan
Japan’s cryptocurrency market stands on the verge of a structural shift as planned tax reforms aim to reshape investor behavior in 2026. According to a Nikkei report, policymakers plan to...
Bybit to End Services for Japanese Residents by January 2026
Bybit has confirmed plans to end services for users residing in Japan, marking a decisive shift in its regional strategy. The exchange said account restrictions will begin rolling out in...
What This Means for XRP Holders as Japan’s 10-Year Bond Yield Hits a 26-Year High
Japan’s 10-year government bond yield jumped to its highest level in 26 years after the Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised interest rates to 0.75%. On December 19, the BOJ increased...
Why the Bank of Japan’s 25 Bps Hike Could Trigger a Crypto Sell-Off
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is widely expected to raise its key policy interest rate by 25 basis points (0.25%), lifting the benchmark rate from 0.50% to 0.75% at its...
Why Americans May Have Less Crypto Cash in 2026 — and Why BOJ Policy Matters for Bitcoin
Americans may have less money to invest in cryptocurrencies in 2026 as income growth slows and job gains weaken. Recent U.S. labor market data suggest household finances could come under...
Startale, SBI Sign MoU for Regulated Yen Stablecoin, Target Q2 2026 Rollout
According to reports, Startale Group and SBI Holdings have agreed to develop a Japanese yen stablecoin. The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Monday to collaborate on...
Bank of Japan Set to Hike Rates 25 Basis Points, Bitcoin Likely to Face Selling Pressure
The Bank of Japan is expected to raise interest rates by 25 basis points at its December 18-19 policy meeting, which could put pressure on Bitcoin and other risk assets....
Kazuo Ueda’s Double Tightening: Bank of Japan to Sell ETFs and Raise Rates Simultaneously
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is reportedly preparing to pull the plug on decades of artificial market support, with plans to begin offloading its colossal ¥83 trillion ($534 billion) ETF...
Japan Uses a 20% Tax and FIEA Status to Treat Crypto More Like Stocks
The Japanese government is advancing a regulatory overhaul that will effectively integrate cryptocurrency into its national securities framework. The ruling coalition is finalizing a proposal for the 2026 tax reform...
