digital assets
Ericsenz Capital, a Singapore-based investment firm licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), has announced the successful completion and settlement of Asia’s first physically deliverable Bitcoin Dual-Currency Note (BTC DCN). The three-month institutional digital asset product, which launched in December 2025, was distributed by SBI
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The structural barriers separating Japan’s traditional financial sector from the global digital asset ecosystem are beginning to dissolve. Digital Asset Markets (DAMS) has officially launched a wholesale cryptocurrency trading service tailored specifically for institutional investors, securities firms, and corporate entities. Operating under tight compliance parameters in light of evolving
digital assets
au Coincheck Digital Assets, in partnership with telecommunications giant KDDI, has launched a new "Bitcoin-Linked Course" within its "au PAY Point Investment" platform. The newly introduced product is an aggressive investment track that allows users to experience the volatility of the cryptocurrency market without requiring
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bitbank and Epos Card - the fintech arm of retail giant Marui Group - have launched the "EPOS CRYPTO card for bitbank", debuting as the first credit card in Japan to allow consumers to settle monthly liabilities directly from cryptocurrency exchange holdings. According to research conducted by both bitbank and
corporate venture capital
Metaplanet is aggressively expanding its footprint in the digital asset space, launching a new wholly-owned venture subsidiary alongside its first major strategic investment. In a dual announcement, the Tokyo-listed company revealed the creation of Metaplanet Ventures, a dedicated investment arm armed with an expected ¥4 billion ($26.5
bitcoin
In a sharp rebuke aimed at anonymous detractors, Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich has issued a comprehensive defense of the company’s Bitcoin accumulation strategy and corporate governance, rejecting claims of opaque disclosure as "inflammatory and factually incorrect." Addressing a wave of recent online criticism, Gerovich emphasized that while
digital asset treasury
Metaplanet (TSE: 3350) has formally established a Sponsored Level I American Depositary Receipt (ADR) program, a strategic move aimed at streamlining access for U.S. investors and bolstering liquidity in North American markets. Effective December 19, 2025, the program has appointed Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas as the depositary bank.
staking
Animoca Brands Japan has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for strategic cooperation in the Digital Asset Treasury (DAT) domain with Solv Protocol, the Bitcoin decentralized finance (BTCFi: Bitcoin DeFi) protocol. Under this agreement, Animoca Brands Japan and Solv Protocol will support Japanese listed companies in holding and managing Bitcoin.
crypto mining
Pivotal Trend Service (PTS) has announced the official launch of its flagship digital asset product, PMN (Pivotal Mining Note), on Republic, marking a significant milestone for the global digital securities industry. PMN becomes the first Japan-originated Security Token Offering (STO) to be compliantly offered in the United States, and
digital asset treasury
Metaplanet's top-line financial metrics for the first nine months of FY2025 provide a clear, quantitative summary of the company's extraordinary year-over-year growth. These results reflect the successful and aggressive execution of Metaplanet's strategic pivot towards becoming a premier Bitcoin treasury company,
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Gumi, a name long synonymous with Japan's vibrant mobile gaming industry, has signaled one of the most decisive strategic shifts in its history. The company last week announced a landmark capital raise of approximately ¥5.7 billion (roughly $38 million USD) through the issuance of stock acquisition rights.
bitcoin
Bakkt Holdings has entered into a share purchase agreement with RIZAP Group to acquire approximately 30% of the outstanding shares of MarushoHotta (MHT), a Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed company (TSE: 8105). The acquisition would make Bakkt the largest shareholder of MHT. As part of the transaction, Phillip Lord, President of