TLDR Polymarket has appointed a regional representative to lead its expansion efforts in Japan. The company aims to secure regulatory approval to operate in Japan by 2030. Japan is currently listed as a restricted jurisdiction […]
Key Takeaways Polymarket appointed Japan rep Mike Eidlin and targets government approval for prediction markets by 2030. Polymarket hit $10B monthly volume in March, drawing 678,342 users in April versus rival Kalshi. Japan approval hinges […]
TLDR SBI Securities and Rakuten Securities plan to offer crypto investment trusts once rules are finalized. The products could let investors access crypto through regular brokerage accounts. Nomura, Daiwa and Mizuho-linked firms are also studying […]
Key Takeaways SBI Securities and Rakuten Securities plan to sell crypto investment trusts, opening bitcoin and ethereum to retail brokerage accounts. Japan’s FSA targets 2028 for Investment Trust Act revisions, with a proposed 20% tax […]
Key Takeaways KDDI paid $65 million for a 14.9% stake in Coincheck Group N.V., with the deal closing in June 2026. Au Coincheck Digital Assets, Inc. plans to launch a non-custodial wallet in summer 2026 […]
Key Takeaways Metaplanet Inc. grew its bitcoin holdings to 40,177 BTC ($3.2 billion) by March 31, 2026, solidifying its status as the premier corporate treasury for the asset outside the United States. The Tokyo-listed firm […]
Key Takeaways: Rakuten Wallet enabled XRP conversions, trading, and Rakuten Cash funding for users in Japan. Scale comes from 44 million Rakuten Pay users and 5M+ merchants. Integration expands XRP utility across rewards, wallets, and […]
The Rakuten launch sits alongside deals with South Korea’s KBank, Kyobo Life Insurance, and an RLUSD listing across 280+ pairs on OKX. XRP is generating some of the loudest online buzz it has seen […]
Japan’s biggest loyalty program may have just become one of crypto’s most unexpected entry points. A Rewards System Worth $23 Billion Opens Up Rakuten is sitting on more than 3 trillion loyalty points — valued […]
Japan has formally recognized cryptocurrencies as traditional financial instruments. According to a recent report by Nikkei, the Japanese government has approved a bill classifying cryptocurrencies as financial instruments, further legitimizing their status in the […]
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