Japanese banks, once secure in their financial strategies, are now facing severe challenges due to shifts in global monetary policies, as outlined by Bitmex co-founder Arthur Hayes in his latest blog post. These institutions are caught in a cycle of low yields and high hedging costs, which dramatically impact their operations and financial stability. Japanese […]
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Bitflyer Takes Over FTX’s Defunct Japanese Unit: NHK
According to a local report, the Japan-based crypto exchange Bitflyer has acquired the failed Japanese unit of FTX. The report indicates that arrangements are currently underway to take over the business. Bitflyer Acquires Bankrupt FTX Japan, Local Report Claims On June 20, 2024, NHK reported that Japan’s Bitflyer acquired the now-defunct Japanese unit of FTX. […]
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Japanese Regulator Issues Warning to Unregistered Crypto Platform Lbank Exchange
The Financial Services Agency (FSA) of Japan issued a warning to Lbank Exchange, an overseas cryptocurrency platform, for operating without registration. Lbank, which ranks 56th in trading volume according to Coingecko, has been offering services to Japanese residents despite reportedly having an unknown address and representative. This action follows similar warnings issued by the FSA […]
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Japanese Corporation Metaplanet Acquires More Bitcoin, Stock Price Soars
Metaplanet, a publicly traded corporation on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, has announced an investment of 23.351 bitcoins, with an average purchase price of 10,706,180 yen per BTC, totaling 250 million yen (.6 million). The company now holds 141.0727 bitcoins, with an average purchase price of 10,278,391 yen per BTC, amounting to a total aggregated purchase […]
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Hacked Japanese Crypto Exchange to Raise 50 Billion Yen to Repay Customers
DMM Bitcoin, a major cryptocurrency exchange based in Japan, has revealed its plan to secure 50 billion yen (0 million) to repay customers after a significant security breach resulted in the loss of 4,503 bitcoins. The BTC leaked from the platform’s wallet on May 31. To ensure full reimbursement for affected customers, DMM Bitcoin plans […]
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Over $300M in BTC Stolen From Japanese Exchange DMM Bitcoin in Major Security Breach
DMM Bitcoin, a subsidiary of DMM Group, has reported a significant security breach resulting in the theft of 4,502.9 bitcoin (BTC), valued at approximately 3 million. The Japanese cryptocurrency exchange detected the unauthorized transfer of funds from its wallet at 1:26 p.m. on Friday, May 31, 2024. In response, DMM Bitcoin has assured its customers […]
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Nomura and GMO Collaborate on Japanese Stablecoin Issuance
Nomura Holdings, a leading global financial services group, has partnered with Laser Digital, its subsidiary focused on digital asset solutions, and GMO Internet Group, a prominent Japanese technology company renowned for its internet infrastructure, online advertising, and fintech services. The collaboration aims to explore the issuance of stablecoins denominated in JPY and USD in Japan. […]
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Japanese Crypto Platform SBI VC Trade Begins Validator Node Operations on XRP Ledger
SBI VC Trade Co., Ltd., a Japanese crypto-asset trading platform, has announced the commencement of its operation as a validator node on the XRP Ledger blockchain. This move aims to earn recognition for reliable performance from the XRP Ledger community and to be selected in the Unique Node List (UNL) of trusted validators recommended by […]
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Japanese Yen Tumbles to 34-Year Low Against Soaring US Dollar
This week, the Japanese yen plummeted to its lowest point since 1990 against the U.S. dollar, weighed down by Japan’s monetary policy and uncertain economic indicators from the United States. Japanese Yen’s Rapid Decline Triggers Talk of Market Intervention The yen’s sharp drop to 158.283 per dollar signals a substantial downturn for the currency. This […]
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Japanese Firm Metaplanet to Add $659M in Bitcoin to Its Treasury, Shares Soar 90% in Response
According to the latest figures, Metaplanet, a company listed on the Japanese stock exchange, witnessed its share price soar by nearly 90% in just one day. This significant jump came on the heels of the company’s announcement regarding its intention to incorporate 1 billion yen in bitcoin into its balance sheet. Metaplanet Joins Forces With […]
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