Nomura Posts Crypto Losses—But That’s Only Half the Story

Japan’s largest brokerage, Nomura, disclosed on January 30 that its crypto subsidiary, Laser Digital, posted losses in the October–December quarter. The firm has reduced cryptocurrency positions and tightened risk controls. дальше »

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Japan bond market chaos threatens unprecedented Bitcoin liquidations as the era of free money ends

Japan spent decades as the world’s best destination for the world's easiest funding trade. You could borrow yen at very low rates, buy almost anything with a higher yield, hedge just enough to feel responsible, and assume the Bank of Japan would keep volatility contained. дальше »

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Japan’s banking giant Nomura tightens crypto risk controls as market setbacks hit European operations

Nomura's enhanced crypto risk controls may stabilize earnings but highlight the ongoing volatility and challenges in the digital asset market. The post Japan’s banking giant Nomura tightens crypto risk controls as market setbacks hit European operations appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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IPO Genie Price Prediction for 2026 as JASMY Rides ETF Momentum and DeepSnitch AI Presale Surges With Launch In Sight 

Japan’s financial regulator is weighing rules that could greenlight crypto ETFs by 2028, potentially unlocking a market Nikkei estimates to be $6. 4 billion. Binance co-founder CZ isn’t withholding either, predicting a Bitcoin supercycle that could depart from the traditional four-year pattern entirely. дальше »

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Bitcoin price may rise if Fed supports Japan, says Arthur Hayes

Arthur Hayes says stealth Fed support for the yen could expand dollar liquidity, weaken the DXY, and mechanically push Bitcoin and majors to new highs. Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes is betting that quiet Federal Reserve intervention to support the… дальше »

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Japan FSA sets tough bond rules for yen stablecoin reserves

Japan’s FSA plans strict bond rules for yen stablecoins, reshaping reserves, JGB demand, and megabank-led digital yen settlement projects. Japan’s Financial Services Agency has unveiled strict collateral requirements for stablecoin reserve assets, setting a high threshold that could limit which… дальше »

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Japan’s financial watchdog opens public feedback on digital payment and crypto oversight

Japan's regulatory updates aim to modernize its digital asset market, enhancing competitiveness and investor protection in the global arena. The post Japan’s financial watchdog opens public feedback on digital payment and crypto oversight appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Animoca Brands Japan, RootstockLabs plan Japanese institutional Bitcoin treasury product

Animoca Brands Japan and RootstockLabs are working on a Bitcoin-native treasury product tailored for Japanese corporations. Animoca Brands Japan has entered a new collaboration with Rootstock Labs to develop Bitcoin-native treasury tools for Japanese corporations looking to manage digital assets… дальше »

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Japan To Allow The Trading Of Its First Crypto ETFs By 2028: Report

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Japan Eyes Crypto ETF Approval as Early as 2028

Japan may allow crypto ETFs by 2028 as regulators review rule changes. Nikkei estimates the market could grow to 1 trillion yen over time. The post Japan Eyes Crypto ETF Approval as Early as 2028 appeared first on Coinspeaker. дальше »

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Japan Signals Crypto ETF Greenlight by 2028 as $6.4B Market Draws Nomura, SBI

Key Takeaways: Japan is reportedly planning to authorize its first crypto ETFs as early as 2028 and will be spearheaded by big players such as Nomura and SBI Regulators aim The post Japan Signals Crypto ETF Greenlight by 2028 as $6. дальше »

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Bitcoin crashed 30% after the last Yen intervention, but there's a catch

Past yen shocks were followed by BTC dropping 30% before rebounding more than 100%, a pattern traders are watching as talk of Japan's intervention returns. дальше »

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Japan plans framework that could permit crypto ETFs by 2028: Nikkei

Japan’s financial regulator is weighing rule changes that could allow crypto assets to qualify for ETFs, signaling a possible shift in retail access. дальше »

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Japan Expected To Greenlight Spot Crypto ETFs By 2028

Japan is edging closer to approving cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs), signaling a potential shift in one of the world’s most tightly regulated digital asset markets. [...] дальше »

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Japan to Allow Crypto ETFs by 2028 as Asia Competition Heats Up

Japan is set to legalize cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by 2028, marking a major shift in Asia’s second-largest economy toward mainstream crypto adoption, according to a Nikkei report. дальше »

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Japan regulators expected to approve spot crypto ETFs by 2028

Japan is edging closer to approving spot cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds, with regulators signaling that the first products could be cleared for listing as early as 2028. A report published by Nikkei Asia on Jan. 26 said the Financial Services Agency… дальше »

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Fed Signals Rare Japanese Yen Intervention: What Does it Mean for Bitcoin?

Global markets are on high alert as Japan’s yen stages its largest move in six months. The move fuels speculation that Japan, potentially with US support, may intervene to stabilize the currency. дальше »

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Bitcoin surges to $91,000, showing signs of life on suspected Bank of Japan intervention

Having earlier breached $100 per ounce for the first time ever, silver has risen to $101, while gold sits just shy of $5,000 per ounce. дальше »

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US yield spread hits 2021 highs: A warning for Bitcoin price?

BTC price faces pressure as markets brace for a sustained rise in long-term yields driven by economic deficits, particularly in Japan. дальше »

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Bitcoin ETFs log 4th straight day of outflows as BTC drops below $89K

Institutional demand for Bitcoin remained flat as the legacy crypto briefly lost another key support level ahead of the Bank of Japan interest rate decision. According to data from SoSoValue, the 12 spot Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. recorded $32… дальше »

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How will Bitcoin price react as Bank of Japan holds interest rate at 0.75%?

Bitcoin price traded cautiously on Friday after the Bank of Japan kept its benchmark interest rate at 0.75%.  Investors are balancing short-term relief against ongoing liquidity concerns linked to Japan’s policy decision. The BOJ voted 8–1 on Jan. 23 to… дальше »

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Japan Holds Rates at 0.75%: What It Means for Crypto Markets

The Bank of Japan held its benchmark interest rate steady at 0. 75% on Friday, while upgrading economic growth and inflation forecasts in a decision that carries significant long-term implications for cryptocurrency markets. дальше »

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Bank of Japan Expected To Hold Rates, But Markets Seek Clues

The Bank of Japan (BoJ) is expected to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 0. 75% after concluding its two-day monetary policy meeting on Friday. The central bank raised rates to a three-decade high in December. дальше »

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Crypto market steadies as Japan's bond market chaos eases

Crypto markets remain highly sensitive to bond yields, but a renewed spike in rates could quickly put bitcoin and other digital assets back under pressure. дальше »

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Why Bitcoin is in the blast radius after Japan’s economy hit a terrifying breaking point

At first glance, this looks like a story that lives on the back pages of a newspaper, Japanese government bonds with maturities that run so long they sound like a joke, 20 years, 30 years, 40 years. дальше »

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Bitcoin is in the blast radius after Japan’s bond market hit a terrifying 30-year breaking point

At first glance, this looks like a story that lives on the back pages of a newspaper, Japanese government bonds with maturities that run so long they sound like a joke, 20 years, 30 years, 40 years. дальше »

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BTC sinks below $90K, ETH, XRP slip 5%: what’s driving the crypto bloodbath

Bitcoin fell sharply on Tuesday, dropping more than 3% to below $90,000 during US morning trading, as a wave of global risk aversion swept across markets. The sell-off was driven by a sharp rout in Japan’s government bond market and renewed tariff threats from US President Donald Trump against Europe, pushing investors out of risk […] дальше »

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Arthur Hayes Bets On MSTR, Metaplanet And Zcash As Bitcoin Liquidity Turns

Arthur Hayes is positioning for a 2026 liquidity rebound, arguing that Bitcoin’s weak 2025 wasn’t a referendum on “crypto narratives” so much as a straightforward dollar-credit story. In his latest essay, “Frowny Cloud,” the Maelstrom CIO says he is adding risk via Strategy (MSTR), Japan’s Metaplanet, and Zcash (ZEC) as he expects US dollar liquidity to inflect higher after a year in which Bitcoin lagged both gold and US tech stocks. дальше »

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Morning brief: Asian stocks rise on Japan election bets; Silver, BTC hit highs

Asian markets advanced on Wednesday, led by a rally in Japanese shares, as investors positioned for the possibility of fresh fiscal stimulus in Japan and digested a complex mix of geopolitical risks, central bank concerns, and shifting currency dynamics. дальше »

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Bitcoin price holds $92K - But cracks show as Nikkei surges 3.6%

Bitcoin [BTC] is holding its ground but hasn't quite come to the party yet. While Japan’s stock market hit record highs, Bitcoin held above the $90k key level. At the same time, short-term holderThe post Bitcoin price holds $92K - But cracks show as Nikkei surges 3.6% appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Dogecoin Next Cycle: House Of DOGE Partnership Opens New International Doors

Dogecoin has taken another step in its objective to become a widely accepted and decentralized global currency as its corporate arm, House of Doge, announced a strategic partnership aimed at expanding the Dogecoin ecosystem into Japan. дальше »

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Dogecoin eyes $0.15 amid whale accumulation, ETF flows, and Japan expansion

Dogecoin whale accumulation spikes signal confidence and reduce sell pressure. Dogecoin ETF inflows show growing institutional interest in DOGE. Japan partnerships expand Dogecoin’s real-world use and adoption potential. дальше »

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XRP currently dominates Japan’s cash inflows, and a new 20% tax rate is about to lock that advantage in

Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama stood at the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Jan. 5 and declared 2026 a “digital year,” framing traditional exchanges as the primary gateway for investors to access cryptoassets and ETF-like products. дальше »

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Japan’s XRP Integration Signals A Shift In Global Capital Flows

Japan’s integration of XRP into regulated capital flow infrastructure marks a decisive shift in how digital assets are being positioned within modern finance. The move suggests that XRP is transitioning from a cross-border payments tool into a component of regulated capital flow infrastructure. дальше »

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Bitcoin faces a “liquidity drain” danger zone as Japan’s 30-year yield breaks a historic record

Tokyo bond traders have a new number burned into their screens this week, 3.5%. For most of the past two decades, Japan’s long end was the place the world went to forget about interest rates. If you were a pension fund trying to match liabilities, a bank trying to park liquidity, or a global macro […] The post Bitcoin faces a “liquidity drain” danger zone as Japan’s 30-year yield breaks a historic record appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Japan’s ‘Digital Year’: Finance Minister Eyes Crypto Integration Into Stock Exchanges

Japan’s Finance Minister has shared her stance on crypto assets and the importance of stock exchanges in supporting the transition to a growth-oriented economy that opens up public access to digital assets. дальше »

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Japan’s Finance Minister Backs Crypto Trading on Exchanges

Japan’s finance minister confirmed government support for crypto trading through regulated stock and commodity exchanges. The post Japan’s Finance Minister Backs Crypto Trading on Exchanges appeared first on Coinspeaker. дальше »

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Crypto ETFs may soon hit Japan amid tax cuts and regulatory reset

Crypto ETFs are being studied as a regulated gateway for public access to digital assets. Japan will cut crypto taxes to 20% and reclassify major tokens as financial products. Institutional shifts in Japan could have wider implications for global markets. дальше »

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Metaplanet benefits from weak yen as Bitcoin holdings outperform

Metaplanet’s Bitcoin treasury strategy is drawing attention as currency dynamics begin to play a larger role in corporate BTC accumulation. Metaplanet’s Bitcoin treasury strategy is benefiting from Japan’s weak yen, giving the company a structural advantage in financing costs and… дальше »

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Bitcoin, Ethereum set for 20% flat tax under Japan’s 2026 crypto overhaul

Japan’s 2026 tax reform will cut crypto rates to 20%, enable XRP and other crypto ETFs, and let traders carry losses forward three years. Japan announced plans to reduce taxes on certain cryptocurrencies to a flat 20%, down from the… дальше »

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Japan's Metaplanet Buys 4,279 BTC as 2026 Begins

Japan-based Bitcoin treasury firm is doubling down on Bitcoin as the new year kicks off as the firm tops its treasury with 4,279 BTC. It now holds 35,102 BTC. дальше »

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Metaplanet Buys $451 Million Worth Of Bitcoin In Q4 As It Races Toward Its 210,000 BTC Target

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Japan signals a friendlier crypto regime with sweeping tax reform plans

Current crypto profits can face tax rates of up to 55% under the miscellaneous income system. Only specified crypto assets under Japan’s financial framework will qualify for the lower rate. дальше »

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Ripple Leverages Japanese Banking Giants to Drive XRP Ledger Activity

By embedding itself in Japan’s regulated banking infrastructure, Ripple is betting on long-term institutional traction over short-term market cycles. The post Ripple Leverages Japanese Banking Giants to Drive XRP Ledger Activity appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Japan’s CPI eases - Could a BOJ rate cut really help Bitcoin?

This cycle, Japan’s shaping up as a solid benchmark for digital assets. Macro-wise, between the recent BOJ rate hike, treasury yields hitting record highs, and the JPY losing 6% this quarter, JapThe post Japan’s CPI eases - Could a BOJ rate cut really help Bitcoin? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Bybit объявила об уходе с рынка Японии

С 22 января 2026 года криптобиржа Bybit прекратит обслуживание жителей Японии из-за давления местных регуляторов. Об этом пишет CoinPost Japan со ссылкой на официальное заявление платформы. дальше »

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Bybit to Exit Japan: Crypto Giant Halts Services, Imposes Account Curbs From 2026

Key Takeaways: Bybit will discontinue services for Japanese residents and roll out account restrictions starting in 2026 to meet local regulations. Users wrongly flagged as Japan-based must complete KYC Level The post Bybit to Exit Japan: Crypto Giant Halts Services, Imposes Account Curbs From 2026 appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »

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Bybit begins phasing out services in Japan following FSA warnings

Japan’s tightening crypto rules are forcing major exchanges like Bybit to reevaluate their operations and registration strategies. дальше »

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Bybit to gradually scale back Japan services from 2026 due to tight crypto regulations

Bybit will gradually scale back services for Japanese users from 2026 amid ongoing regulatory pressure. Japan’s strict licensing rules are forcing unregistered crypto exchanges to limit or exit the market. дальше »

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Bitcoin stalled at $90,000 because that “perfect” inflation report hides a massive data error

US inflation came in softer than expected, and the Fed delivered its third consecutive rate cut. The Bank of Japan raised rates for the first time in three decades without triggering a meltdown. On paper, the macro tape into year-end looks friendlier than it has in months. дальше »

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