KDDI Coincheck deal expands Japan crypto access

Enhanced US-Japan currency coordination may stabilize forex markets, potentially reducing volatility in risk assets and impacting global investments. The post Scott Bessent reaffirms US, Japan coordination on currency moves appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Metaplanet now holds nearly 87% of Bitcoin owned by Japan’s publicly listed companies. Japan is advancing stablecoins and tokenized bonds through new financial infrastructure initiatives. Simon Gerovich says Bitcoin will anchor future digital-native capital markets globally. Bitcoin Standard is gaining traction in Japan as Metaplanet expands its treasury strategy around the digital asset.  Metaplanet CEO […] The post Metaplanet Bets Big on Bitcoin as Japan Advances Digital Capital Markets appeared first on Live Bitcoin News.

KDDI Corporation, one of Japan’s largest telecommunications companies, invested approximately $65 million to acquire a 14.9% stake in Coincheck Group N.V. and signed a business alliance agreement with Coincheck, Inc. to build blockchain-based financial services for Japanese consumers. Japan Telecom Giant KDDI Invests $65 Million in Coincheck to Bring Crypto to 30 Million au Customers […]

The US's supportive stance on yen policy may lead to Japanese rate hikes, impacting global markets and strengthening US-Japan economic ties. The post Japan says Scott Bessent offers understanding on yen policy appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Metaplanet reported strong sales growth from Bitcoin derivative strategies even as BTC valuation losses hammered net earnings.

Metaplanet Inc. (TSE: 3350), the Japanese investment firm often likened to Asia’s version of Strategy, released its first-quarter financial results for 2026 on Wednesday, revealing a massive expansion of its digital asset treasury. Tokyo’s Metaplanet Hits 40,177 Bitcoin Milestone Amid Q1 Earnings Volatility The company announced that its total bitcoin holdings reached 40,177 BTC as […]

KDDI's investment in Coincheck positions it to capitalize on Japan's evolving blockchain regulations and anticipated market growth. The post Telecom giant KDDI invests $65M in Coincheck to expand blockchain finance appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post Metaplanet CEO explains why preferred share launch is taking time appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich said the company is still working through the path to list its planned preferred shares in Japan.  Summary Metaplanet says its preferred shares would become Japan’s first listed perpetual preferred product if approved. The company must prove dividend capacity from Bitcoin income across several market conditions before listing. Metaplanet’s yen-based Bitcoin strategy has drawn attention as treasury models face pressure. He said the product would be only the seventh listed preferred share in Japan and the first listed perpetual preferred if approved. Gerovich said the review is taking longer because Japan’s preferred share market is small and cautious. He described the planned product as a possible addition to Japan’s capital markets, but said the process must remain careful due to the structure’s novelty. Dividend capacity remains under review Ger