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The article compares South Korea's tightly controlled CBDC approach with Japan's open stablecoin framework, highlighting their implications for investors and the broader adoption of blockchain technology in Asia.
Pakistan is collaborating with Japan-based blockchain developer Soramitsu to develop a central bank digital currency (CBDC) with offline payment capabilities, supported by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry.
The yen strengthened against the dollar and bitcoin after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called for higher interest rates in Japan, contrasting with the Bank of Japan's current stance.
The decline of the US Dollar and the potential policy shift by the Bank of Japan are driving significant movements in Asian currencies, impacting global forex markets and investor strategies.
Metaplanet Inc. has acquired an additional 518 bitcoin, increasing its total holdings to 18,113 BTC, as part of its Bitcoin Treasury Operations aimed at enhancing shareholder value.
Metaplanet, a Japanese publicly traded company, has significantly increased its Bitcoin holdings to 18,113 BTC, reinforcing its commitment to Bitcoin as a long-term investment strategy and highlighting growing corporate adoption of cryptocurrency.
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SBI Holdings denied media reports about filing applications for Crypto ETFs in Japan, clarifying that such products are still in the planning stage, but their interest indicates a strong institutional belief in the future of crypto ETFs.
Bakkt Holdings acquires 30% of Japanese textile company MarushoHotta for $115M, planning to rebrand it as 'Bitcoin.jp' and pivot its business model to Bitcoin treasury operations.
ANAP Holdings, a Japanese fashion brand, has increased its Bitcoin holdings to 913.45 BTC, aiming to reach 1,000 BTC by August, highlighting corporate Bitcoin adoption beyond the tech sector.