Alleged ‘Pig Butchering’ Prince Group Kingpin Hu Shi Arrested in Japan

In recent developments, hu Shi, linked to the Prince Group activities in Japan, was arrested on June 14 after being suspected of falsifying public records. Japanese police have linked Hu…

Japan’s National Business Corporate Pension Fund Plans 1% Crypto Bet to Hed…

In recent developments, japan’s National Business Corporate Pension Fund plans to put roughly 1% of its assets into cryptocurrency starting in fiscal year 2026, according to Nikkei reporting. The Nikkei…

Japan’s Bitbank cracks down on Polymarket-linked transfers

In recent developments, japanese crypto exchange Bitbank warns users of possible account suspensions for Polymarket-linked transactions, citing Japan’s gambling laws. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such as liquidity…

Pending Bank of Japan rate decision may impact Bitcoin price: Should traders …

In recent developments, bitcoin’s average price response to Bank of Japan rate hikes was a 22.5% sell-off. Will BOJ’s upcoming policy decision trigger another BTC price crash? Looking closer, market…

Japan’s ruling party pushes crypto ETFs, yen-denominated stablecoins

In recent developments, the Parliamentary Association for the Promotion of Blockchain delivered recommendations to Japan’s finance minister on crypto and blockchain. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such as…

Polymarket Taps Jupiter Exec to Lead Japan Push: Report

In recent developments, the prediction market has reportedly appointed a representative in Japan as it aims to secure authorization to operate there by 2030. Looking closer, market participants highlight key…

Polymarket seeks Japan entry despite gambling law hurdles: Report

In recent developments, polymarket is reportedly seeking entry into Japan amid falling trading volumes and rising regulatory scrutiny, targeting approval by 2030. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such…

Polymarket Targets Japan Market Entry, Appoints Representative in Push for 20…

In recent developments, decentralized prediction market platform Polymarket has set its sights on Japan, appointing a local representative and launching a formal lobbying effort aimed at securing government authorization by…

Report: SBI and Rakuten Build Crypto Trusts as 11 Japan Brokerages Eye Entry

In recent developments, japan’s largest brokerages are preparing to sell cryptocurrency investment trusts to retail investors, according to a Nikkei Asia survey published on Sunday. Japan Brokerages Push Crypto Funds…