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Chainlink, SBI Group partner to power RWA and stablecoins adoption
SBI Group, a leading Japanese financial conglomerate, has joined forces with Chainlink, a prominent blockchain oracle platform, to advance the adoption of tokenized real-world assets (RWA) and stablec...
Metaplanet joins FTSE Japan Index after mid-cap upgrade
Metaplanet, the Tokyo-based Bitcoin treasury firm, has been bumped into mid-cap territory and listed on the FTSE Japan Index, according to FTSE Russell’s September 2025 Semi-Annual Review. The upgrade...
SBI Partners With Chainlink to Develop Crypto Tools for APAC Banks
Japanese financial giant SBI Group has announced a new partnership with blockchain oracle provider Chainlink to develop crypto tools for banks and financial institutions across Japan and the broader A...
Metaplanet Buys 103 Bitcoin, Now Holds 18,991 BTC Valued at $1.95B
Metaplanet Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 3350) reported it acquired 103 BTC for about $11.7 million (approximately $113,491 per bitcoin), bringing total holdings to 18,991 BTC acquired for roughly $1.95...
Chainlink Partners With SBI Group for Cross-Chain Tokenized RWAs
SBI Group, one of Japan’s most prominent financial conglomerates with over $200 billion in total assets, and Chainlink announced a strategic partnership on Monday. The collaboration is focused on “acc...
Japan’s Crypto Tax Reforms Could Enable ETFs While U.S. Stablecoin Legislation And IRS Changes May Influence Oversight
Japan crypto reform is a sweeping package to reclassify digital assets under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, introduce a proposed 20% flat tax with a three-year loss carry-forward, and...
“DeFi Needs Its iPhone Moment”: ChangeNOW CSO in CoinEdition Exclusive Interview
In a CoinEdition exclusive, ChangeNOW’s CSO says DeFi needs to prioritize safety to win mainstream trust She argues for a hybrid “CeDeFi” model that offers an “iPhone-like” experience of simplicity an...
Japan plans major crypto overhaul with flat 20% tax, pathway to ETFs
Is Japan about to make crypto safer, smarter, and more profitable?...
Tokyo-listed Metaplanet May Draw Passive Flows After Inclusion in FTSE Japan and All-World Indices as Bitcoin Holdings Rise
Metaplanet’s FTSE Japan inclusion means the Tokyo-listed Bitcoin treasury firm will be tracked by FTSE Japan and All-World index funds, potentially channeling passive flows and institutional capital i...
HTX Proudly Announces Justin Sun Named “Innovator of the Year” at Asia FinTech Awards 2025
Panama City, August 23 – Leading global crypto exchange HTX is proud to announce that Justin Sun , Advisor to HTX and founder of TRON, has been named Innovator of the Year at the 2025 Asia FinTech Awa...
Metaplanet Joins FTSE Japan Index, Continues to Stack Bitcoin
The Tokyo-listed Bitcoin treasury firm has been added to the FTSE Japan and All-World indices as it continues to buy more Bitcoin....
Won-Pegged Stablecoin: Kaia and Open Asset Forge Pioneering Alliance
BitcoinWorld Won-Pegged Stablecoin: Kaia and Open Asset Forge Pioneering Alliance The world of digital finance is constantly evolving, and a significant new development is on the horizon for the South...
