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Japan’s E-commerce Titan Mercari Launches XRP Trading

Japan’s E-commerce Titan Mercari Launches XRP Trading

Mercari, one of Japan’s biggest e-commerce players, has launched XRP trading functions on its Mercoin crypto exchange app. In a Mercari press release, the firm explained that customers can use their Mercari (Merpay) account balances or Mercari points to buy the altcoin, as well as direct bank transfer services. Mercari: XRP Move The development comes […]

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Metaplanet Makes 3rd Bitcoin Purchase in April, Expands Holdings to Over 3 Million

Metaplanet Makes 3rd Bitcoin Purchase in April, Expands Holdings to Over $423 Million

Japan’s first and only publicly listed Bitcoin Treasury Company, Metaplanet, has announced the acquisition of an additional 330 BTC. This brings its total holdings to 4,855 BTC. The latest purchase, which is worth approximately 4.02 billion yen ($26.6 million), was executed at an average price of 12,181,570 yen per Bitcoin. This marks Metaplanet’s third BTC

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Metaplanet Announces Additional 330 Bitcoin Purchase as Part of Treasury Operations

Metaplanet Announces Additional 330 Bitcoin Purchase as Part of Treasury Operations

Metaplanet Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 3350 / OTCQX: MTPLF), a publicly listed bitcoin treasury company in Japan, has announced the acquisition of an additional 330 BTC as part of its ongoing Bitcoin Treasury Operations. The latest purchase was made at an average price of 12,181,570 yen per bitcoin, totaling approximately 4.020 billion yen. With this

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Ripple Expands In Asia With Debut XRP Investment Tool

Ripple Expands In Asia With Debut XRP Investment Tool

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Payments company Ripple has partnered with HashKey Capital to launch Asia’s first XRP tracker fund. The new fund will track the price of XRP cryptocurrency, as per statements from both firms. Ripple Steps In As Anchor Investor Crypto community figure Crypto Eri

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China Increased US Treasury Investments as Trade War Escalated

China Increased US Treasury Investments as Trade War Escalated

Chinese purchases of U.S. Treasuries rose in February, when the Trump Administration enacted a 10% tariff on any imports coming from the Asian country. According to the Treasury International Capital (TIC) reporting system, China increased its U.S. debt holdings to $784.3 billion, up from $760.8 billion. Japan, another country heavily affected by these tariff measures,

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NASDAQ-listed Japanese Beauty Clinic Operator SBC Completes 8k Bitcoin Purchase

NASDAQ-listed Japanese Beauty Clinic Operator SBC Completes $418k Bitcoin Purchase

The NASDAQ-listed Japanese beauty and cosmetic surgery clinic operator SBC Medical Group Holdings has completed a Bitcoin (BTC) purchase worth over $418,000. In an official SBC notice, the firm confirmed it had bought BTC 5 on April 14. The company first announced plans to buy 1 billion yen (over $7 million) worth of Bitcoin in

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Metaplanet Boosts Bitcoin Holdings to 4,525 BTC with .3M Buy

Metaplanet Boosts Bitcoin Holdings to 4,525 BTC with $26.3M Buy

Metaplanet has once again reinforced its commitment to Bitcoin, acquiring an additional 319 BTC worth approximately $26.3 million at an average price of $82,549 each. This latest buy brings the company’s total Bitcoin holdings to 4,525 BTC, valued at about $386.3 million. Relentless Bitcoin Accumulation The publicly traded company listed on the Tokyo Exchange has

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Metaplanet Buys Additional ¥3.8 Billion Worth Of Bitcoin

Metaplanet Buys Additional ¥3.8 Billion Worth Of Bitcoin

Japanese technology firm Metaplanet has acquired an additional 319 bitcoin worth approximately ¥3.78 billion ($26.3 million), continuing its aggressive bitcoin accumulation strategy amid growing U.S.-China trade tensions. The Tokyo-listed company purchased the bitcoin at an average price of ¥11.85 million ($83,147) per coin, according to a company announcement on Monday. The latest acquisition brings Metaplanet’s

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Metaplanet Purchases Additional 319 Bitcoins, Total Holdings Surpass 4500 BTC

Metaplanet Purchases Additional 319 Bitcoins, Total Holdings Surpass 4500 BTC

Japanese Bitcoin-stacking firm Metaplanet has added another 319 BTC to its corporate stash on Monday, worth $26.3 million. In a fresh announcement by the company’s CEO, Simon Gerovich, the Bitcoins were acquired at an average price of $82,549 per coin. With the recent purchase, the company has achieved BTC Yield of 108.3% YTD 2025, he

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Japanese Gaming Firm Enish Invests 100 Million Yen in Bitcoin

Japanese Gaming Firm Enish Invests 100 Million Yen in Bitcoin

Enish, a Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed gaming company, has announced the purchase of 100 million yen ($660,000) worth of bitcoin. The investment aligns with the company’s strategy to deepen blockchain integration in game development and diversify financial assets. Enish Strengthens Blockchain Game Development With Addition of Bitcoin to Financial Strategy Japanese game developer Enish Co. has

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