Japan’s finance minister, Katsunobu Kato, stated that cryptocurrencies merit inclusion in investment portfolios, while emphasizing the government’s commitment to establishing a secure and transparent trading environment for the sector. Kato highlighted the role of cryptocurrencies in diversified portfolios during his keynote address at the Web3 WebX 2025 Conference in Tokyo, according to a Bloomberg Japan […]
Japanese Lawmakers Call for Creation of Bitcoin Reserves and Adoption of Innovative Policies Inspired by DOGE
Japan is the most recent country to be called upon to study the feasibility of setting up a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve. This proposal comes in the wake of global interest in Bitcoin reserves gaining momentum, particularly in the wake of Donald Trump’s election victory in the United States. Japan Explores Bitcoin Reserves On December 11, […]
Giant Japanese Power Company Explores Bitcoin Mining with Renewable Energy
A subsidiary of TEPCO, Japan’s leading electricity provider, is using waste solar energy for Bitcoin mining. Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) is entering the Bitcoin mining sector. Through its subsidiary, Japan’s largest electricity supplier has begun using excess renewable energy for Bitcoin mining. Agile Energy X, a wholly-owned subsidiary of TEPCO, is conducting experiments using surplus solar power to operate […]