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Japanese Authorities Nab 18 Suspects in Historic Monero Transaction Investigation: Report

In a first for Japanese law enforcement, authorities have tracked and analyzed Monero (XMR) transactions to arrest 18 alleged scammers. Yuta Kobayashi, the 26-year-old suspected leader of the group, has…

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Palau Collaborates With Japan to Introduce Blockchain Savings Bonds

The government of Palau has taken a major step towards integrating blockchain technology into its economy with the launch of Palau Invest, a digital savings bond platform. This initiative, developed…

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Metaplanet’s Bitcoin Stash Reaches $40.6 Million After Latest Purchase

Tokyo-listed Bitcoin holder Metaplanet has purchased an additional 108.786 Bitcoin for 1 billion yen, reflecting its ongoing bullish stance on the crypto asset. The latest stash is worth around $6.7…

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Metaplanet Makes Another Bitcoin (BTC) Acquisition Worth $6.9 Million

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet Inc. has announced the acquisition of an additional 107.913 BTC worth approximately a billion yen ($6.9 million). This brings the company’s total Bitcoin holdings to 506.745…

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Global Surge in CBDC Development: 134 Countries Now Exploring Digital Currencies

New data shows that 134 countries, representing 98% of global GDP, are now exploring central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), with 66 nations advancing to pilot or development stages. Every G20…

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Ripple CEO: Japan’s Leaders Committed to Advancing Crypto and Blockchain Technology

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse discussed Japan’s potential in blockchain technology with Japanese lawmaker Taira Masaaki during XRP Community Day. Garlinghouse praised Japan’s commitment to advancing crypto, highlighting the country’s “clear…

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