This innovation could reshape Japan's investment landscape, offering new opportunities while introducing unique risks tied to land-use rights.
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Bank of Japan (BoJ) policy board member Kazuyuki Masu said on Thursday that the impact of Iran war-driven energy shock on Japan’s economy may be more severe than 1973 oil crisis, risk requires attention. Key quotes Impact of Iran war-driven energy shock on Japan’s economy could be more serious than the first oil sock in 1973, a risk that warrants attention. Rising personnel expenses, distribution costs and impact of weak yen are elements forming basis for Japan’s inflation. From a long-term perspective, the price of food in general is a key determinant of future inflation. Given Japan is no longer in deflationary period, negative real rates should be addressed as soon as possible. With policy rate near estimated neutral level, BOJ must more closely assess prices, employment and financial conditions for further moves. Market reaction As of writing, the USD/JPY
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Japan just got its first digital security backed entirely by land rights, not a building, not a revenue stream from tenants, but the dirt itself. Mitsui & Co. Digital Asset Management has tokenized the leasehold interest beneath AEON Omiya, a large commercial facility in Saitama City, creating a new category of regulated real-world asset security in Asia’s second-largest economy. The underlying land is valued at approximately ¥8.6 billion, or roughly $55.6 million. Investors can buy in for as little as ¥100,000, which comes out to about $647, and the product carries an expected pre-tax annual yield of 3.4%. How the deal is structured The tokens are issued through the ALTERNA platform, which runs on a permissioned blockchain called “ibet for Fin.” It’s a private, regulated blockchain designed specifically for financial instruments in Japan. Legally, the
AI's role in crypto recovery highlights its potential in digital asset management, raising ethical questions about privacy and security.
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KDDI, one of Japan’s largest telecom companies, is set to hold a 14.9% stake in local crypto exchange operator Coincheck Group (CNCK) after agreeing to a $65 million deal. The telecom giant will subscribe for 28.5 million newly issued Coincheck Group shares at $2.28 each, Coincheck said on Wednesday. The deal is expected to close in June. Coincheck and KDDI also signed what both firms called a business alliance covering customer referrals, revenue sharing and referral fees. The companies said the partnership is aimed at expanding crypto access in Japan through KDDI’s consumer channels and Coincheck’s trading, custody, staking and asset-management services. KDDI has been building around crypto and Web3 since at least 2023, when it launched αU, a metaverse and Web3 service with a non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace and crypto wallet. The company deepened that pu
Japan telecom KDDI has agreed to buy a 14.9% stake in KDDI Coincheck Group for $65 million. KDDI Corporation (TYO: 9433), Japan’s second-largest telecom company with over 72 million mobile subscribers, has announced an agreement to acquire a 14.9% stake…
Enhanced US-Japan currency coordination may stabilize forex markets, potentially reducing volatility in risk assets and impacting global investments.
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Metaplanet now holds nearly 87% of Bitcoin owned by Japan’s publicly listed companies. Japan is advancing stablecoins and tokenized bonds through new financial infrastructure initiatives. Simon Gerovich says Bitcoin will anchor future digital-native capital markets globally. Bitcoin Standard is gaining traction in Japan as Metaplanet expands its treasury strategy around the digital asset. Metaplanet CEO […]
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KDDI Corporation, one of Japan’s largest telecommunications companies, invested approximately $65 million to acquire a 14.9% stake in Coincheck Group N.V. and signed a business alliance agreement with Coincheck, Inc. to build blockchain-based financial services for Japanese consumers. Japan Telecom Giant KDDI Invests $65 Million in Coincheck to Bring Crypto to 30 Million au Customers […]
