Arthur Hayes says Bitcoin’s next leg higher is less about crypto-specific catalysts and more about whether US policymakers are forced to respond to mounting stress in Japan’s currency and government bond markets. stress he argues will ultimately translate into fresh dollar liquidity. In his latest essay, “Woomph,” published Wednesday, Hayes frames the recent yen weakness…
Japan has officially stepped into the regulated stablecoin era with the launch of JPYC EX, the country’s first fully licensed digital yen under the revised Payment Services Act. This milestone marks a pivotal moment for Japan’s financial sector, bridging traditional banking infrastructure with the Web3 ecosystem. Related Reading Building on earlier versions of JPYC, the…
They say journalists never truly clock out. But for Christian, that's not just a metaphor, it's a lifestyle. By day, he navigates the ever-shifting tides of the cryptocurrency market, wielding words like a seasoned editor and crafting articles that decipher the jargon for the masses. When the PC goes on hibernate mode, however, his pursuits…
In a potentially game-changing move for crypto adoption, Japan’s financial powerhouse SBI Group now lets customers convert their credit card points directly into $BTC, $ETH, and $XRP. It’s a bold step that brings digital assets even closer to everyday use, and signals growing mainstream acceptance in one of Asia’s biggest economies. It’s worth noting that…
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They say journalists never truly clock out. But for Christian, that's not just a metaphor, it's a lifestyle. By day, he navigates the ever-shifting tides of the cryptocurrency market, wielding words like a seasoned editor and crafting articles that decipher the jargon for the masses. When the PC goes on hibernate mode, however, his pursuits…
Este artículo también está disponible en español. According to a recent report by Japanese cryptocurrency publication CoinPost, Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has taken a cautious stance on the proposal to establish a national Bitcoin (BTC) reserve. Ishiba Hesitant On Bitcoin Reserve Plans While some policymakers in Japan are advocating for the country to follow…
Japanese lawmaker Satoshi Yamada has called on the government to consider adopting Bitcoin as part of its foreign exchange reserves, joining a growing global conversation about cryptocurrency's role in national financial strategies. On December 11, Yamada, a member of Japan’s House of Councillors, formally questioned the government on its stance regarding Bitcoin reserves. He referenced…
Este artículo también está disponible en español. In an announcement today, Japanese firm Metaplanet revealed plans to increase its Bitcoin (BTC) holdings by issuing $11.3 million worth of bonds to fund the purchase. Metaplanet To Increase BTC Holdings Through Bond Issuance The Tokyo-listed company announced on November 18 that its Board of Directors had approved…
The leader of Japan's Democratic Party for the People (DPP) pledges to update digital asset taxes if elected Yuichiro Tamaki, leader of Japan’s Democratic Party for the People (DPP), has announced a plan to overhaul the country’s cryptocurrency taxation and regulations if his party is successful in the upcoming October 27th election. Currently, Japan taxes…