Japan FSA sets tough bond rules for yen stablecoin reserves

Japan’s FSA plans strict bond rules for yen stablecoins, reshaping reserves, JGB demand, and megabank-led digital yen settlement projects. Japan’s Financial Services Agency has unveiled strict collateral requirements for stablecoin reserve assets, setting a high threshold that could limit which…

Japan To Allow The Trading Of Its First Crypto ETFs By 2028: Report

Japan’s financial watchdog is considering potential rule changes that could pave the way for the listing of the country’s first set of crypto ETFs as early as 2028.

How will Bitcoin price react as Bank of Japan holds interest rate at 0.75%?

Bitcoin price traded cautiously on Friday after the Bank of Japan kept its benchmark interest rate at 0.75%.  Investors are balancing short-term relief against ongoing liquidity concerns linked to Japan’s policy decision. The BOJ voted 8–1 on Jan. 23 to…

Crypto ETFs may soon hit Japan amid tax cuts and regulatory reset

Crypto ETFs are being studied as a regulated gateway for public access to digital assets. Japan will cut crypto taxes to 20% and reclassify major tokens as financial products. Institutional shifts in Japan could have wider implications for global markets.

Metaplanet benefits from weak yen as Bitcoin holdings outperform

Metaplanet’s Bitcoin treasury strategy is drawing attention as currency dynamics begin to play a larger role in corporate BTC accumulation. Metaplanet’s Bitcoin treasury strategy is benefiting from Japan’s weak yen, giving the company a structural advantage in financing costs and…

Bitcoin, Ethereum set for 20% flat tax under Japan’s 2026 crypto overhaul

Japan’s 2026 tax reform will cut crypto rates to 20%, enable XRP and other crypto ETFs, and let traders carry losses forward three years. Japan announced plans to reduce taxes on certain cryptocurrencies to a flat 20%, down from the…

Metaplanet adds 4,279 BTC in Q4 as it targets 1% of total Bitcoin supply by 2027

Metaplanet's Bitcoin strategy is picking up speed again with fresh buys and bold plans for 2027.