Japan plans to bring cryptocurrency into the stock market

Jan 5, 2026

Japan plans to bring cryptocurrency into the stock market

Authorities see exchanges as a key channel for mass access to digital assets

Japan has supported a flat tax of 20% on cryptocurrency profits

Dec 2, 2025

Japan has supported a flat tax of 20% on cryptocurrency profits

The reform should stimulate trade and increase the country’s competitiveness in Asian markets

Japan to require crypto exchanges to create reserves to cover losses from hacks

Nov 25, 2025

Japan to require crypto exchanges to create reserves to cover losses from hacks

The regulator is preparing a reform that will change the rules for storing customer assets and strengthen oversight of infrastructure

Tax breaks for cryptocurrencies expected in Japan

Nov 17, 2025

Tax breaks for cryptocurrencies expected in Japan

The agency also plans to crack down on insider trading.

Tokyo Stock Exchange tightens oversight of crypto companies

Nov 13, 2025

Tokyo Stock Exchange tightens oversight of crypto companies

New requirements aim to protect investors from losses due to market volatility.

Bybit suspends registration of new users in Japan due to new FSA regulations

Oct 31, 2025

Bybit suspends registration of new users in Japan due to new FSA regulations

The company emphasized that it will continue to cooperate with the regulator and ensure compliance with all requirements

Japan to ban insider trading in cryptocurrencies under securities law

Oct 17, 2025

Japan to ban insider trading in cryptocurrencies under securities law

Japanese authorities are preparing amendments that equate crypto assets with securities in order to crack down on insider trading and strengthen confidence in digital markets

Metaplanet expands bitcoin strategy with new companies in Miami and Tokyo

Sep 17, 2025

Metaplanet expands bitcoin strategy with new companies in Miami and Tokyo

Japanese firm strengthens position in crypto industry by creating subsidiaries for BTC operations and media activities

Fidelity Investments’ subsidiary has become Metaplanet’s largest shareholder

Jul 15, 2025

Fidelity Investments’ subsidiary has become Metaplanet’s largest shareholder

Metaplanet is the fifth-largest holder of BTC among publicly traded companies

Metaplanet plans to buy a digital bank in Japan

Jul 8, 2025

Metaplanet plans to buy a digital bank in Japan

The company will use bitcoin reserves to finance the deal

Metaplanet will place $50 million in bonds to buy bitcoins

May 28, 2025

Metaplanet will place $50 million in bonds to buy bitcoins

The company started investing in the first cryptocurrency last April