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Japan’s debt crisis jolts crypto markets, testing their resilience and reviving Bitcoin’s role as a system hedge against fragile fiat systems.
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Located in East Asia, Japan is a top 20 country in the world in terms of population. Japan has the third-largest economy by nominal gross domestic product and the fourth-largest economy by purchasing power parity. Tokyo is the country’s capital. Bitcoin in Japan has a notable following, as does cryptocurrency and blockchain as a whole.
The country’s regulators have deemed Bitcoin an approved money type. Japan hosts a number of crypto exchanges, and the country has regulatory requirements around the industry, creating a scene more favorable for compliant crypto-asset entities. Bitcoin’s anonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, is thought to be from Japan, although little is confirmed about Nakamoto’s identity.
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The Bank of Japan’s June meeting could trigger a Bitcoin rally if it restarts quantitative easing, as bond yield concerns push institutions toward BTC as a hedge.
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Metaplanet hopes to buy 210,000 Bitcoin by the end of 2027, which would make it the second-largest holder of Bitcoin among public companies.
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Bitcoin’s sharp rebound off the $100,000 level shows a positive sentiment, but higher levels may attract sellers.
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Japan’s Metaplanet plans to hold 100,000 BTC by 2026, revising its target from 21,000 and issuing shares to accelerate its Bitcoin treasury strategy.
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Metaplanet now ranks as the ninth-largest corporate Bitcoin holder with over 8,888 BTC, surpassing Galaxy Digital and Block Inc. after a $117.9 million purchase.
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The Japanese firm has raised $135.2 million in 2025 to fund Bitcoin purchases, aiming to hit 10,000 BTC by the end of the year.
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Japanese company Metaplanet is raising $50 million through zero-interest bonds to boost its Bitcoin holdings, with Evo Fund as the sole subscriber.
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Metaplanet’s stockholders are paying a more than fivefold premium on Bitcoin spot prices, as BTC’s soaring valuation discourages direct retail exposure.
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As global debt markets flash warning signs, Bitcoin rallies, defying investors’ expectations and reshaping BTC’s role in the financial system.
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Japanese investment firm Metaplanet now holds 6,796 Bitcoin, currently worth more than $700 million.
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Metaplanet only just spent $53.4 million acquiring 555 Bitcoin at an average price of $96,134 on May 7, bringing its total stash to 5,555.
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Metaplanet has reached the 5,555 BTC milestone with the latest $53 million purchase, the total valued at over $536 million at current prices.
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A North Korean crypto spy revealed more than he should have in a dummy interview set up as part of a sting operation.
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Metaplanet announced it will launch a US-based subsidiary to expand its Bitcoin accumulation strategy, aiming to raise up to $250 million and tap into US institutional investors.
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