Japanese e-commerce giant Mercari is dipping its toes into the cryptocurrency pool by giving away Bitcoin (BTC) to new and existing users. This promotional drive aims to attract users to Mercari's Bitcoin trading service, launched by its subsidiary Mercoin.
Read MoreJapanese firm Metaplanet is making a bold move amidst the weakening yen by investing one billion Japanese yen (approximately $6.5 million USD) into Bitcoin.
Read MoreA recent survey by Japanese financial giant Nomura Holdings and its digital currency arm, Laser Digital, has revealed a surprising trend – a growing interest in cryptocurrency among institutional investors in Japan.
Read MoreDMM Bitcoin, a Japanese cryptocurrency exchange, has unveiled a fundraising initiative totaling 50 billion yen ($321 million). The objective is to acquire Bitcoin for compensating customers impacted by a recent security breach.
Read MoreOn May 31, 2024, Animoca Brands Japan, a key subsidiary of Animoca Brands, unveiled the name of its NFT launchpad, SORAH by Animoca Brands Japan, slated for a summer 2024 release.
Read MoreMetaplanet, a Japanese investment firm taking cues from MicroStrategy's Bitcoin playbook, has witnessed an extraordinary surge in its stock price, soaring by 158% in the past week, making it the top gainer among all Japanese stocks.
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