Metaplanet’s Bitcoin holdings near 400 BTC with recent purchase

Metaplanet, often dubbed “Japan’s MicroStrategy,” has purchased an additional 38.4 BTC, continuing its significant Bitcoin buying trend.

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Oasys partners with Japanese TradFi giant SBI Holdings to push blockchain gaming

Oasys, a blockchain platform specializing in the gaming industry, announced a strategic partnership with Japan’s financial conglomerate, SBI Holdings, according to an Aug. 29 press release.

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Japan - Metaplanet's Bitcoin holdings now worth $23M after latest purchase

Firm now holds upwards of 360 BTC Metaplanet's strategy expected to be the precursor to other companies following suit Japan's Metaplanet is in the news again. Within just over a week of theThe post Japan - Metaplanet's Bitcoin holdings now worth $23M after latest purchase appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Japan’s Metaplanet looking to buy over 100 BTC with $6.8 million loan

Metaplant is set to boost its Bitcoin holdings with a $6.8 million loan, reinforcing its commitment to a Bitcoin-first strategy.

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BitFlyer завершила сделку по приобретению японского бизнеса криптобиржи FTX

Группа BitFlyer Holdings объявила об успешном завершении процедуры приобретения компании FTX Japan и запуске нового депозитарного криптовалютного направления бизнеса.

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Bitcoin: Japan's Metaplanet mirrors MicroStrategy as BTC hits $65K

Metaplanet boosts BTC holdings amid price recovery, reinforcing its "Asia’s MicroStrategy" reputation. Post-announcement surge lifts Metaplanet's stock by 25.81%, marking a bold Bitcoin invesThe post Bitcoin: Japan's Metaplanet mirrors MicroStrategy as BTC hits $65K appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Japan's MicroStrategy Metaplanet 'buys the dip,' invests 400M yen in Bitcoin

Metaplanet's increased Bitcoin holdings mirror MicroStrategy's successful institutional adoption strategy. Despite volatility, Metaplanet's stock rises in sync with Bitcoin's upward trajectory The post Japan's MicroStrategy Metaplanet 'buys the dip,' invests 400M yen in Bitcoin appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Japan’s Metaplanet plans 1B yen bond sale to buy more Bitcoin

If it could buy the Bitcoin today, Metaplanet’s total Bitcoin holdings would be 241 Bitcoin, worth around $15 million.

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Japanese Crypto Market Shakeup: BitFlyer Eyes Dominance With FTX Japan Buyout

In a significant development within the crypto sector, BitFlyer Holdings has successfully negotiated the acquisition of FTX Japan, the local subsidiary of the bankrupt crypto exchange FTX. This move is poised to reshape the landscape of digital asset trading in Japan, leveraging BitFlyer’s established reputation and FTX Japan’s existing infrastructure.

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Nomura Holdings, GMO Group form stablecoin research partnership in Japan

Nomura Holdings and the GMO Internet Group are exploring ways to bring new stablecoin offerings to the Japanese market.

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Nomura partners with GMO to explore stablecoin issuance in Japan

Nomura Holdings and Laser Digital have partnered with GMO Internet Group on a new stablecoin-focused project. The companies will collaborate in the issuance, redemption and circulation of Japanese yen and US dollar-pegged stablecoins in Japan Nomura Holdings, the Japanese banking and investment giant, is teaming up with GMO Internet Group to explore the issuance of […] The post Nomura partners with GMO to explore stablecoin issuance in Japan appeared first on CoinJournal.

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Japan’s SBI holdings is now an XRP ledger validator

SBI VC Trade launches a validator on the XRP Ledger, marking a significant step in its strategy to expand influence in blockchain operations.

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SBI Holdings Teams Up with Chiliz in Japan

SBI Digital Asset Holdings partners with Chiliz to launch a Japanese venture, offering sports fan tokens and interactive experiences. The post SBI Holdings Teams Up with Chiliz in Japan appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Ripple's Top Partner and Circle Team up to Transform Japan's Financial Landscape

SBI Holdings joined forces with Circle in order to give major boost to USDC utility in Japan and improve local financial landscape

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Circle partners with SBI to promote USDC adoption in Japan

Circle Internet Financial, the issuer of US dollar-pegged stablecoin USDC, has partnered with Japanese financial services multinational SBI Holdings to expand the adoption of USDC in Japan. The two firms announced on Monday that they had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) towards promoting USDC circulation and adoption of Circle’s Web3 Services in Japan. Circle […]

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Circle partners with SBI Holdings to offer potential stablecoins in Japan

Circle, the issuer of the second largest stablecoin by capitalization, USD Coin (USDC), has entered into a partnership agreement with Tokyo-based financial services company SBI Holdings. SBI Group and Circle have also committed to properly complying with regulations related to…

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Ripple Partner SBI Holdings Forms Tie-Up With Circle

SBI Holdings embarks on new venture with Circle to introduce USDC in Japan

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Japanese banking giant Nomura launches ETH fund via crypto unit Laser Digital

Japan’s largest investment bank, Nomura Holdings, is launching an Ethereum-based fund for institutional investors through its digital assets subsidiary Laser Digital Asset Management, according to a Nov.

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Top Japanese Financial Firm Launches $660M Fund for Web3, AI and Metaverse Startups

SBI Holdings plans to launch a $660 million fund in 2023 to invest in startups specializing in Web3, AI, and the metaverse. The move aligns with Japan's efforts to foster startup growth. The post Top Japanese Financial Firm Launches $660M Fund for Web3, AI and Metaverse Startups appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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SBI Holdings and TradeFinex partner to drive blockchain adoption in Japan

SBI Holdings and TradeFinex have established a joint venture in Japan to promote their enterprise blockchain platform on the XDC Network

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Polygon's latest update spikes whale holdings, will MATIC pivot?

A look at Polygon’s contribution to the blockchain mass adoption readiness in Japan. MATIC flashes signs that it is gaining bullish momentum after being due for a recovery. Collaboration The post Polygon's latest update spikes whale holdings, will MATIC pivot? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Shiba Inu: On-Chain Sleuth Exposes SBI Holdings Was Behind SHIB’s Rise

In a recent revelation, on-chain researcher BoringSleuth has connected the dots between the meteoric rise of the meme token Shiba Inu and SBI Holdings, Japan’s largest digital bank conglomerate.

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Shifting sands: Japan and China’s decreasing holdings in U.S. treasury securities

Quick Take The U. S. Department of the Treasury publishes a monthly report known as the Treasury International Capital (TIC) report, which provides information on the holdings of U. S. Treasury securities by foreign countries.

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Japan’s token issuers are now exempt from corporate tax on unrealized gains

Japan’s National Tax Agency revised the corporate tax rules for cryptocurrency issuers earlier this week. The revised rules exempt crypto token issuers from paying corporate tax on unrealized gains for their holdings.

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Standard Chartered launching crypto custody service in Dubai 

Standard Chartered Bank has revealed plans to offer institutional-grade digital assets custody services in Dubai via its subsidiary, Zodia Custody, pending regulatory approval. Barely three months after reaching a definitive agreement with Japan’s SBI Digital Asset Holdings to set up…

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Standard Chartered-backed Zodia Crypto Custody Raises $36M in Funding Round Led by SBI Holdings

Coinspeaker Standard Chartered-backed Zodia Crypto Custody Raises $36M in Funding Round Led by SBI Holdings With the SBI investment, Zodia Custody will increase its Japan presence amid increased demand for digital assets from institutional investors in the country.

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GMO Financial Holdings Buys 10% of Crypto Hedge Fund AWR Capital for Undisclosed Amount

AWR will act as a market maker at GMO Financial Holdings subsidiary GMO Coin, one of the largest crypto and FX exchanges in Japan.

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GMO Financial Holdings Buys 10% of Crypto Hedge Fund AWR Capital

AWR will act as a market maker at GMO Financial Holdings subsidiary GMO Coin, one of the largest crypto and FX exchanges in Japan.

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FTX Japan plans to resume withdrawals as early as February: Report

FTX Japan Holdings, FTX Japan and FTX Japan Services were three of FTX’s 134 subsidiaries caught up in the firm’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in the United States.

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Zodia Custody Teams Up With SBI Digital Asset Holdings to Form Crypto Custodian in Japan

Zodia Custody and SBI are aiming to appeal to institutions interested in crypto investment and adoption.

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Coinbase Confirms It's Halting Operations in Japan

Customers have until Feb. 16 to withdraw their fiat and crypto holdings from the exchange.

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Japan approves bill scrapping unrealized gains tax for crypto businesses 

Japan has approved a proposal aimed at exempting crypto businesses from paying unrealized capital gains tax on their asset holdings.

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Japan set to ease 30% crypto tax on paper profits for token issuers

As it stands, Japanese crypto issuers are required to pay a set 30% corporate tax rate on their holdings, even if they haven’t realized a profit through a sale.

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Japanese Banking Giant Nomura to Launch Crypto-Focused VC Arm

Nomura Holdings, one of the largest investment banks in Japan and the leading member of the Nomura Group, announced the launch of Laser Digital Holdings, a venture capital arm focusing on crypto. Nomura’s move comes after a slew of financial…

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Japan’s Nomura Holdings to launch new crypto-focused unit in Switzerland

Japan-based investment bank Nomura Holdings is launching a new crypto unit in Switzerland called Laser Digital. The post Japan’s Nomura Holdings to launch new crypto-focused unit in Switzerland appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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SBI Digital Markets Receives Singaporean Capital Markets License

Japan financial amalgamation SBI Digital Markets Pte. Ltd has announced that its subsidiary SBI Digital Asset Holdings has been granted a Capital Markets Services license by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

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Crypto Unit of Japan's SBI Wins Capital Markets License in Singapore

SBI Digital Markets, a subsidiary of the digital asset arm of SBI Holdings, can now offer crypto securities and derivatives trading services to Singapore customers.

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Japan’s Bitbank to set up a custody firm to facilitate institutional entry to local markets

Crypto exchange Bitbank revealed plans to establish JADAT, a crypto-specialized custodian, in partnership with Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings.

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Japan’s Largest Broker Nomura Now Offers Bitcoin Derivatives

Nomura Holdings began trading bitcoin derivative contracts this week including options and futures citing increased institutional demand.

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Дочерняя компания SBI Holdings добавила оплату в биткоине и XRP

Входящая в японский конгломерат SBI Holdings фирма SBI Motor Japan разрешила клиентам из Африки оплачивать покупки подержанных машин биткоином и токеном XRP. Транзакции с криптовалютами будет осуществлять связанная с группой компаний платформа SBI VC Trade Co.

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Leading Japanese wealth managers sets up crypto unit

Nomura Holdings, one of the biggest wealth managers in Japan, is setting up a…

The post Leading Japanese wealth managers sets up crypto unit appeared first on Coin Journal.

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SBI Holdings to Launch Japan’s First Crypto Fund; Including BTC, ETH, DOT, LINK, LTC, XRP & BCH

Japanese financial services company SBI Holdings has announced the launch of Japan's first cryptocurrency fund for retail investors that will invest in seven major crypto assets. These assets include the top two cryptos, Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH), which are trading under $47k and $4k respectively, along with Polkadot (DOT), Chainlink (LINK), XRP, Litecoin (LTC), […] The post SBI Holdings to Launch Japan’s First Crypto Fund; Including BTC, ETH, DOT, LINK, LTC, XRP & BCH first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide.

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SBI Holdings to Launch Japan’s First Crypto Fund Before 2021 is Over

Japanese financial giant SBI Holdings is now planning to launch the country’s first cryptocurrency fund before the year is over. With this offering, the company aims to give individual investors a way to diversify their broader portfolio, reported Bloomberg.

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SBI Holdings Seeks to Launch Japan’s First Crypto Fund

Japanese financial conglomerate SBI Holdings Inc. hopes to launch the country’s first cryptocurrency fund by the end of November. The post SBI Holdings Seeks to Launch Japan’s First Crypto Fund appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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SBI holdings to launch Japan's first crypto-fund by end of November

Japanese financial giant SBI Holdings is reportedly planning to set up one of the first crypto funds in the country. According to a report by Bloomberg, the institution aims to have a crypto fund avaiThe post SBI holdings to launch Japan's first crypto-fund by end of November appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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SBI Holdings to Launch Japan's First Crypto Fund That Will Invest In XRP, Bitcoin and Ether

SBI Holdings doesn’t rule out launching more crypto funds if there’s enough demand

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Japan’s Biggest Brokerage Offers Corn and Other Dishes for Crypto Tokens

An affiliate of Japan’s biggest brokerage Nomura Holdings Inc. has started offering subscriptions to a luxurious Italian food delivery service. As per this, customers can use the tradeable crypto tokens to buy and trade dishes as their value fluctuates.

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Ripple Teams Up with SBI To Launch First On-Demand Liquidity Service In Japan

Blockchain firm Ripple Labs Inc. has launched its new On-Demand Liquidity (ODL) payment service in Japan. SBI Remit Partners Coins. ph On New ODL Project Ripple announced that the ODL service was launched by SBI Remit, the subsidiary of its major Japanese partner SBI Holdings.

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Japan’s SBI Holdings Says XRP Ledger Can Be Used To Build NFT Markets

Japanese financial group, SBI Holdings believes the XRP token and XRP Ledger can be used alongside non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Tokenization Could Be An Opportunity For XRP Ledger In a new report titled “Current Management Information Briefing,” SBI listed reasons why it thinks XRP could be great for NFTs.

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