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Japan’s Nikkei 225 Marks Third-Largest Point Drop in History After 4,200-Point Intraday Plunge
9.3.2026
The Japanese stock market experienced historic volatility on March 9, with the Nikkei 225 plunging over 4,200 points at its lowest, ultimately closing down 2,892.12 points (or 5.2%), marking the third-largest point drop in history. Historic Point Drop The Japanese stock market endured a day...
Bank of Japan expands blockchain settlement sandbox and says CBDC efforts are ongoing
3.3.2026
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
Japan prime minister Sanae Takaichi disavows Solana meme coin after it crashes by 75%
3.3.2026
Japan’s prime minister says she has no knowledge of or involvement in a Solana-based meme token that briefly reached a $27.7 million market cap before tumbling
Startale and SBI Holdings to Launch JPYSC, Japan’s First Trust Bank-Backed Yen Stablecoin
1.3.2026
Startale Group and SBI Holdings introduced JPYSC, a trust bank-backed Japanese yen stablecoin targeting a second-quarter 2026 launch under Japan’s regulatory framework. Q2 2026 Launch Planned for Yen-Denominated Stablecoin JPYSC This week, Startale Group and SBI Holdings Inc. unveiled plans...
US and Japan Regulators Discuss Crypto Oversight in High-Level Strategic Talks
28.2.2026
Global regulators intensify cross-border oversight as the SEC and Japan’s FSA deepen cooperation on crypto supervision, digital assets, and investor protection, signaling tighter alignment across two of the world’s most influential capital markets. US SEC and Japan’s FSA Expand Crypto...
Japan’s Metaplanet Posts Record Profit, Expands BTC Holdings
17.2.2026
Metaplanet reported explosive revenue and profit growth for FY2025 as it expanded its bitcoin treasury to 35,102 BTC, despite booking a sizable unrealized valuation loss. Metaplanet Revenue Surges 738% on Bitcoin Strategy Japan-listed bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet delivered breakout financial...
Japan’s SBI Holdings Eyes Regional Digital Asset Hub Through Coinhako Stake
16.2.2026
Japan’s financial heavyweight SBI Holdings Inc. is moving to take control of Singapore-based crypto platform Coinhako, marking another calculated push into Asia’s regulated digital asset markets. SBI Holdings Targets Majority Stake in Singapore Crypto Platform Coinhako The transaction will...
Sony Innovation Fund Backs Yoake to Scale Verified Fandom Infrastructure
13.2.2026
Sony Innovation Fund invests $3.2M in Yoake’s Record Protocol to transform fan engagement through blockchain-powered verified fandom infrastructure across entertainment sectors. Sony Innovation Fund (SIF) has led a $3.2 million funding round for Yoake entertainment, marking a significant strategic...
Lyn Alden: The Fed’s New Playbook Is Slow Money, Not Shock Therapy
10.2.2026
In her latest investment strategy newsletter, Lyn Alden argues that the Federal Reserve has quietly shifted back into balance sheet expansion, ushering in what she calls a “gradual print” rather than a dramatic return to crisis-era stimulus. Alden’s Latest Analysis Breaks Down the Fed’s Balance...
Examining Sanae Takaichi’s Landslide Victory and What It Means for Crypto
9.2.2026
The victory of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) by a supermajority in the snap elections held on Sunday has propped up Japanese markets. If she presses on with her agenda, analysts believe bitcoin could be affected by renewed headwinds. Sanae Takaichi’s Landslide...
Startale and SBI Holdings Launch Strium, a Layer 1 Blockchain for Tokenized Securities
5.2.2026
Japanese tech firms Startale and SBI Holdings introduce Strium Network, a blockchain platform designed to revolutionize trading and settlement of tokenized securities and real-world assets across Asia. Strium Network, unveiled on February 5, 2026, aims to create a comprehensive infrastructure...
Startale Group Secures $13M From Sony, Deepens Soneium Partnership
29.1.2026
Startale Group receives a $13 million follow‑on investment from Sony Innovation Fund to expand onchain entertainment infrastructure. Startale Group announces a $13 million additional investment from Sony Innovation Fund at the first close of its Series A in Tokyo on Jan. 29, 2026, deepening...
Rootstock Labs and Animoca Brands Japan Partner to Build Bitcoin‑Native Institutional Tools
28.1.2026
Rootstock Labs and Animoca Brands Japan announce a partnership to develop Bitcoin‑native treasury and BTCFi use cases for Japanese institutions. Rootstock Labs and Animoca Brands Japan announce a collaboration in Japan on Jan. 27, 2026, to explore Bitcoin‑native, institutional use cases—including...
Japan Set to Approve First Crypto ETFs by 2028
26.1.2026
Japan’s Financial Services Agency plans to approve the country’s first cryptocurrency ETFs by 2028, adding digital assets to “specified assets” for investment trusts. Breaking the Barriers Japan’s regulators are reportedly preparing to approve the country’s first cryptocurrency exchange-traded...
Japanese Yen Jumps to 2-Month High as Intervention Talk Rattles Currency Markets
26.1.2026
On Monday, activity across much of Wall Street and U.S. equity markets remained subdued, while precious metals like silver and gold pressed higher. At the same time, the Japanese yen firmed sharply against the U.S. dollar, as markets responded to rising expectations of coordinated currency...
Japan ETFs said likely to trade by 2028 as SBI, Nomura ready products
26.1.2026
The Financial Services Agency is moving to classify crypto as an eligible asset for exchange-traded funds, with potential inflows reaching $6.4 billion, according to Nikkei
Quantum Threat Looms, New Whales Rising, and More — Week in Review
25.1.2026
Quantum Threat Looms, New Whales Rising, Brandt Sees $58K–$62K, Trump Tariff Shock, and more in this Week in Review. Week in Review Debate intensified over whether advancing quantum computing could threaten Bitcoin’s network, onchain data showed new institutional whales now control a larger share...
Bitcoin and yen hold steady as Japan's inflation eases and BOJ keeps interest rates unchanged
23.1.2026
The Bank of Japan held rates steady while revising inflation and growth projections higher
Japan Bond Shock Ripples Into US Treasuries as Crypto Watches Closely
21.1.2026
A sharp selloff in Japanese government bonds spilled into U.S. Treasuries, prompting coordinated intervention from U.S. and Japanese officials. While markets briefly stabilized, lingering structural risks could reshape how investors view bitcoin and other non-sovereign assets. Sovereign Bond...
Global Risk-Off Sentiment Weighs on Bitcoin Below $90,000
21.1.2026
Rising Japanese bond yields and escalating U.S.–Europe trade tensions have driven markets into a risk-off stance. Bitcoin has retreated below $90,000, as macro uncertainty grows. Bitcoin Continues to Slip as Rates and Trade Tensions Rattle Markets Global markets have swung back into risk-off mode...