Japan’s Big Banks Eye Bitcoin as New Rules Loom
The FSA’s latest plans could legitimize crypto as a mainstream asset class within Japan’s traditional financial system.
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The FSA’s latest plans could legitimize crypto as a mainstream asset class within Japan’s traditional financial system.
Propelled by Gold’s historical rally, RWA investors defied record-breaking crypto liquidation events to add $3.9 billion in on-chain assets over the last 30 days.
OpenSea CEO Devin Finzer unveiled plans to launch SEA token in Q1 2026, aiming to reignite NFT market growth.
Huobi Founder Li Lin has hinted at the establishment of a $1 billion Ethereum (ETH) treasury in Asia.
UK authorities are making an effort to claw back gains from crypto investors by requesting that they file their taxes.
XRP experienced one of its sharpest derivatives market resets this month as billions in open interest were wiped out within days.
Ethereum’s short-term rebound above $3,900 comes amid a growing warning from the Korea Premium Index.
Over $1.2 billion left US Bitcoin ETFs this week as Bitcoin tumbled below $104K, but on-chain data shows long-term holders are staying firm.
Ethena’s ENA token gained 8% reaching $0.44 while Bitcoin and Ethereum fell, as confidence returned following USDe’s stability during recent liquidations.
A Bitcoin wallet tied to alleged BTC-e co-founder Alexander Bilyuchenko transferred 6,500 BTC worth $694 million after three years of inactivity.
A group of prominent Asian crypto executives, including Huobi founder Li Lin, is launching a trust to accumulate Ethereum with plans to raise approximately $1 billion amid current price weakness.
PEPE tumbled alongside broader crypto market weakness, with total futures liquidations exceeding $1.2 billion. Whale activity suggests bullish sentiment despite technical indicators pointing to further downside risk.
Maelstrom is launching a private equity fund targeting blockchain service providers with sustainable revenue models, marking a strategic pivot from token investments to equity-focused acquisitions.
Binance’s CZ has stated that it is now a mandatory step for any BNB DAT project looking to secure investment from YZi Labs to use a third-party custodian.
Japan’s top banks are teaming up to issue stablecoins pegged to the yen and dollar, while Sony Bank pursues a US license to launch its own digital currency.