XRP Gets Long-Awaited Timeline for Regulatory Clarity in Japan, $343 Million Flow into Bitcoin via ETF as BTC Price Stabilizes Above $70,000, Binance CEO Delivers Security Lifehack Useful for 2026: Morning Crypto Report

Japan sets a regulatory timeline for XRP and the rest of the crypto market, $343 million flows into Bitcoin ETFs as BTC holds $70,000 and Binance CEO reveals the 2026 security hack to end phishing. дальше »

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Japan approves bill to classify crypto as financial assets

Cryptocurrencies now fall under Japan’s securities-style financial laws. Insider trading rules and stricter disclosures will apply. Lower taxes may boost investor and institutional participation. дальше »

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Japan reclassifies cryptocurrency as financial instrument in major legislative change

The Japanese government passed an amendment to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act on Friday, officially reclassifying crypto assets as financial instruments. According to a report by Nikkei, the new legislation introduces a ban on insider trading and prohibits any… дальше »

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Ripple Reveals $33 Trillion Stablecoin Prediction at XRP Tokyo 2026

Onchain stablecoin volume will hit $33 trillion in 2026. That’s the headline figure from a Ripple flyer at XRP Tokyo 2026. The major XRPL conference takes place on April 7 in Japan. The message to fintechs is clear: stablecoins are no longer optional. дальше »

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Did Japan’s PM Actually Back the Memecoin Bearing Her Name?

Japan’s SANAE TOKEN saga has entered a new phase, with fresh media reports alleging the prime minister’s office knew more than it admitted. But for crypto markets, the bigger story is what happens next in Tokyo’s legislature. дальше »

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Ripple Set to Host Major XRP Event in Japan

Ripple is set to host a major event focusing on XRP on Tuesday, April 7, in Japan, discussing its role in institutional adoption across the global space. дальше »

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2 Days Till Key Event for XRP in Japan

XRP Tokyo 2026 is 48 hours away. As Ripple leadership arrives in Japan, the XRPL community prepares for critical updates on RWA tokenization. дальше »

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Microsoft to pour $10B into Japan for AI expansion, cyber defense, and talent development

Microsoft said on Friday it plans to invest $10 billion in Japan over the next four years, focusing on artificial intelligence data centres and supporting infrastructure. The announcement followed a meeting between Microsoft President Brad Smith and Japanese Prime Minister… дальше »

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Hyperliquid Whale Sells Five Million XRP in 20x Short Deal, Japanese Bitcoin Researchers See $10,000 BTC as Worst-Case Scenario, Ethereum Foundation Stakes Nearly $100 Million in Ether: Morning Crypto Report

Whale shorts five million XRP on Hyperliquid, Japan analysts warn of $10,000 BTC "black swan" and Ethereum Foundation stakes $143 million. Plus, analysis of Bitcoin liquidity vacuum on Easter weekend. дальше »

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Asia markets rise led by Nikkei and Kospi, how are crypto equities faring?

Japanese and South Korean equities advanced on Friday after a late rebound on Wall Street, as traders bet that tensions in the Iran war may be edging closer to a managed outcome. Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose 1.4%, while South Korea’s… дальше »

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Japanese Gen Z Fears Crypto Scams More Than Any Other Generation

Japanese Gen Z stands out as the most scam-conscious generation when it comes to crypto. A new survey of 1,486 people across Japan found that younger users are far more alert to fraudulent pitches on social media than their older peers. дальше »

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Bitcoin focus shifts from oil to bonds as US and Japan 10-year yields spike into a critical week

Bond markets, not oil alone, may decide Bitcoin’s fate this week The market is still treating oil as the center of the current macro shock. Market conditions after this weekend point somewhere else. дальше »

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Bitcoin focus flips from oil to bonds as US and Japan 10-year yields spike into a critical week

Bond markets, not oil alone, may decide Bitcoin’s fate this week The market is still treating oil as the center of the current macro shock. Market conditions after this weekend point somewhere else. дальше »

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No, XRP Is Not Financial Instrument in Japan Yet, $25 Million Stolen via 200,000 USDC Trade in Resolv Labs Hack, 120 Billion Shiba Inu (SHIB) Exits Exchanges: Are Whales Back? — Morning Crypto Report

What matters this morning in crypto? Japan reforms laws, Resolv Labs loses $25 million in a USR hack, and SHIB whales move 120 billion coins. Plus, the SEC's March 27 ETF deadline looms. дальше »

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Bitcoin Price Outlook: Metaplanet Establishes Two Subsidiaries to Accelerate Bitcoin USD Integration

Metaplanet Launches Bitcoin Japan and US Subsidiaries The post Bitcoin Price Outlook: Metaplanet Establishes Two Subsidiaries to Accelerate Bitcoin USD Integration appeared first on Coinspeaker. дальше »

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Metaplanet launches $25M venture arm to fund Bitcoin startups in Japan

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has launched a new venture initiative aimed at supporting the development of Bitcoin infrastructure and startups in Japan, as the country moves toward recognizing Bitcoin as a regulated financial asset in the coming years. дальше »

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Japan to tap oil reserves in historic move amid Middle East crisis

Japan's unprecedented oil reserve release highlights its vulnerability to Middle East tensions, underscoring the need for diversified energy sources. The post Japan to tap oil reserves in historic move amid Middle East crisis appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Bitcoin (BTC) Holding Steady as Asian Markets Crash

South Korea’s KOSPI plummeted over 9% and Japan’s Nikkei sank 6.5%, but the leading cryptocurrency has managed to weather the initial contagion. дальше »

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Bank of Japan expands blockchain settlement sandbox and says CBDC efforts are ongoing

The BOJ is testing blockchain settlement for reserves and exploring tokenized central bank money as it prepares to decide in 2026 whether to issue a retail digital yen. дальше »

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Sanae Takaichi denies link to Solana SANAE token surge

Japan’s prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, has publicly denied any link to a Solana-based cryptocurrency that briefly gained traction in online markets. The token, branded SANAE TOKEN, climbed rapidly in value before retreating within hours. дальше »

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Bank of Japan eyes tokenized central bank money in blockchain push

Bank of Japan Governor Ueda Kazuo said the rapid integration of blockchain and artificial intelligence is reshaping the financial system, positioning central banks to play a pivotal role in anchoring trust as crypto-linked infrastructure matures. Bank of Japan’s Ueda backs… дальше »

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SoftBank’s PayPay targets US IPO at potential $13.4B valuation

PayPay's US IPO could enhance global fintech influence, showcasing Japan's growing role in digital finance and cross-border investments. The post SoftBank’s PayPay targets US IPO at potential $13.4B valuation appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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PayPay, 40% owner of Binance Japan, seeks up to $1.1 billion in Nasdaq IPO

The Nasdaq-bound payments firm backed by SoftBank targets a valuation above $10 billion. дальше »

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Startale Group Taps SBI Holdings to Launch Japan’s 1st Yen Stablecoin Backed by Trust Bank

Startale Group and SBI Holdings unite and unveil Japan’s first trust-backed yen stablecoin JPYSC to target regulated digital asset growth and on-chain payments. дальше »

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Why yen stablecoins are key to Japan’s crypto ambitions

Japan’s regulators and conglomerates are working to bring one of the world’s key funding currencies into DeFi, but retail activity remains muted. дальше »

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Crypto taxes updated, BTC stuck below $70K: Month in charts

Bitcoin struggled to breach $70,000 this month, while inflation rates decreased in Japan and some countries reevaluated crypto tax codes. дальше »

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XRP-Friendly SBI to Launch Japan Stablecoin in Q2, Ethereum May 'Flip' Bitcoin in Five Years Amid Quantum Threat, Cardano's USDC Eyes Two-Day Deadline: Morning Crypto Report

SBI to launch a Japanese stablecoin in Q2, 2026, Edwards sees ETH flipping BTC by 2031, USDC on Cardano nears February debut: Friday, Feb. 27, morning in crypto. дальше »

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SBI, Startale prep JPYSC yen stablecoin under Japan’s Type III rules

SPI pegs JPYSC and targets Q2 2026 launch, with 1:1 JPY backing under Japan’s Type III framework for institutional cross-border and treasury payments. SBI Holdings and Startale Group announced the launch of JPYSC, a Japanese yen-denominated stablecoin designed for institutional… дальше »

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SBI Holdings, Startale Group to issue first trust-based yen stablecoin JPYSC under Japan’s framework

Japan's regulatory framework for stablecoins could enhance its digital finance sector, challenging dollar dominance and fostering global blockchain integration. The post SBI Holdings, Startale Group to issue first trust-based yen stablecoin JPYSC under Japan’s framework appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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SBI Ripple to Deploy XRP Cross-Border Payments in Japan and Korea

SBI Ripple Asia enters a major collaboration with a South Korean blockchain firm to explore the use cases of the XRP Ledger while deploying it for payment services in Japan and South Korea. дальше »

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3 Ripple And XRP Developments Investors Should Be Aware Of

XRP hasn’t just been moving on price charts lately; it has been popping up in major conversations across banking, real-world assets, and even US politics.  New updates have surfaced in the past few days that touch everything from Japan’s biggest financial group to tokenized US Treasuries and a surprising development out of Washington. These updates […] дальше »

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Ripple USD Stablecoin Is Now Closer to $2 Billion Than Ever

Ripple's RLUSD has hit a $1.56B market cap as institutional adoption by Deutsche Bank and SBI Japan fuels a strategic $2B supply milestone targeted for Q2, 2026. дальше »

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Ripple Partner SBI Issues 10 Million Yen On-Chain Bonds Doling Out XRP Rewards To Investors

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Japan Stocks Flash Rare Signal Not Seen Since 2005

Japan stocks and the Japanese yen are moving in a way that rarely happens. A long-standing relationship between currency and equities has just flipped. That shift could matter far more than a short-term rally. дальше »

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Implications of Sanaenomics on Japan’s Yen, Bonds and Equities

Japan's fiscal expansion under its newly elected leader Sanae Takaichi could be a double-edged sword for the yen. дальше »

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XRP Ledger Positioned At The Heart Of Japan’s Next Financial Transformation

With a strong regulatory environment, proactive institutional participation, and a growing appetite for blockchain-powered financial solutions, Japan is positioning itself at the forefront of next-generation finance, and XRPL is increasingly becoming central to that vision. дальше »

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$537 Billion in Stocks About to Hit the Market—Japan’s Central Bank Exit Could Trigger Chaos

A new macro warning is starting to spread fast on X, and this one is coming from well-known analyst Alex Mason who just dropped a major news that could have serious implications for global stocks over the coming months. дальше »

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How Japan’s “Takaichi trade” may weaken Bitcoin’s short-term outlook

Japan’s “Takaichi trade” is shifting global capital flows and tightening liquidity, adding short-term downside pressure to Bitcoin as U.S. stocks weaken. Bitcoin is facing fresh near-term pressure as political shifts in Japan reshape global capital flows and reinforce a cautious… дальше »

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Markets and Crypto Eye Policy Reforms As Japan’s Sanae Takaichi Secures Historic Victory

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, often dubbed the country’s “Iron Lady,” has secured a historic landslide victory in the February 8, 2026, snap parliamentary elections. дальше »

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Cardano Isn’t ‘Fading,’ Hoskinson Says: ‘I’ve Lost Over $3B’ And Still Building

Charles Hoskinson used a Feb. 6 livestream from Tokyo to push back on a familiar narrative he says he’s hearing on the ground in Japan: that Cardano is “fading” or “dead,” and that the bear market has drained the ecosystem’s momentum. дальше »

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Metaplanet doubles down on Bitcoin buying amidst market crash

Japan’s Metaplanet will continue buying Bitcoin even as the crypto market downturn has weighed heavily on the company’s shares. As Bitcoin price touched $60,000 around the Asia open, Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich took to X to reaffirm the company’s decision… дальше »

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Nomura Posts Crypto Losses—But That’s Only Half the Story

Japan’s largest brokerage, Nomura, disclosed on January 30 that its crypto subsidiary, Laser Digital, posted losses in the October–December quarter. The firm has reduced cryptocurrency positions and tightened risk controls. дальше »

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Japan bond market chaos threatens unprecedented Bitcoin liquidations as the era of free money ends

Japan spent decades as the world’s best destination for the world's easiest funding trade. You could borrow yen at very low rates, buy almost anything with a higher yield, hedge just enough to feel responsible, and assume the Bank of Japan would keep volatility contained. дальше »

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Japan’s banking giant Nomura tightens crypto risk controls as market setbacks hit European operations

Nomura's enhanced crypto risk controls may stabilize earnings but highlight the ongoing volatility and challenges in the digital asset market. The post Japan’s banking giant Nomura tightens crypto risk controls as market setbacks hit European operations appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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IPO Genie Price Prediction for 2026 as JASMY Rides ETF Momentum and DeepSnitch AI Presale Surges With Launch In Sight 

Japan’s financial regulator is weighing rules that could greenlight crypto ETFs by 2028, potentially unlocking a market Nikkei estimates to be $6. 4 billion. Binance co-founder CZ isn’t withholding either, predicting a Bitcoin supercycle that could depart from the traditional four-year pattern entirely. дальше »

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Bitcoin price may rise if Fed supports Japan, says Arthur Hayes

Arthur Hayes says stealth Fed support for the yen could expand dollar liquidity, weaken the DXY, and mechanically push Bitcoin and majors to new highs. Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes is betting that quiet Federal Reserve intervention to support the… дальше »

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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… дальше »

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Japan’s financial watchdog opens public feedback on digital payment and crypto oversight

Japan's regulatory updates aim to modernize its digital asset market, enhancing competitiveness and investor protection in the global arena. The post Japan’s financial watchdog opens public feedback on digital payment and crypto oversight appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Animoca Brands Japan, RootstockLabs plan Japanese institutional Bitcoin treasury product

Animoca Brands Japan and RootstockLabs are working on a Bitcoin-native treasury product tailored for Japanese corporations. Animoca Brands Japan has entered a new collaboration with Rootstock Labs to develop Bitcoin-native treasury tools for Japanese corporations looking to manage digital assets… дальше »

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

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