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Bybit will phase out services for Japan-based users starting in 2026, following earlier steps to halt new registrations. Bybit will begin phasing out services for residents of Japan from 2026, introducing gradual account restrictions as it moves to comply with the country’s regulatory requirements, the cryptocurrency exchange said on Monday. The exchange said users classified as Japanese residents will be subject to the restrictions on a rolling basis, while those incorrectly flagged have been asked to complete additional identity checks. Bybit is not registered with Japan’s Financial Services Agency, which requires crypto exchanges serving Japanese users to hold local approval. “If you're a resident of Japan, please note that starting from 2026 your account will be subject to gradual restrictions. You'll receive additional updates on the remediation process in subsequent communications,” the exchange said in an announcement on Monday. Read more

Animoca Brands has partnered with Antler’s Ibex Japan to launch a Web3 fund aimed at bringing Japan’s anime and manga IP onchain. Animoca Brands has teamed up with Antler’s corporate innovation arm, Ibex Japan, to launch a dedicated Web3 entertainment investment fund aimed at bringing Japan’s anime and manga intellectual property (IP) onchain. The announcement was made on Tuesday at the WebX conference in Tokyo, Animoca Brands revealed in a post on X. Animoca’s co-founder and chairman, Yat Siu, senior adviser Keyvan Peymani, and Ibex Japan partner Sandeep Casi outlined the project during the conference, according to a report by Japanese crypto news outlet CoinPost.   Read more

Tokyo-listed energy and fintech firm Remixpoint has raised 31.5 billion Japanese yen ($215 million) to expand its Bitcoin treasury, aiming to accumulate 3,000 BTC. Tokyo-based energy company Remixpoint raised 31.5 billion yen (around $215 million) to expand its Bitcoin treasury, according to a Wednesday announcement. Remixpoint will allocate the newly raised funds entirely to Bitcoin (BTC) acquisition, the company said in an X post. The funds were raised through Remixpoint’s 25th series of stock acquisition rights and fourth series of unsecured bonds, according to local media outlet CoinPost. This series of stock acquisition rights will create 55 million new shares, representing a 39.9% dilution. The issuance is made without any discount and is conducted at market price. Read more

The CEO, who was just appointed in June, is also listed among the management of Japan-based crypto exchange BITPoint. Takashi Tashiro, the new CEO of Tokyo-based energy company Remixpoint, will be paid in Bitcoin as part of stated efforts to be “in the same boat” as shareholders, the company said in a statement on Tuesday. Remixpoint said it will calculate Tashiro's salary and taxes, purchase the equivalent amount in Bitcoin (BTC) and transfer it to a wallet the CEO designates. The move is as part of a “shareholder-oriented management,” the company said. “The remuneration in this case will be paid in Japanese yen in format based on the appropriate organization of the Company Act and taxation,” a translated version of the statement reads. ”On top of that, we plan to acquire Bitcoin (BTC) equivalent to the same amount at the market price with Japanese yen, which is equivalent to the full amount of the payment, and deliver it to the crypto asset wallet designated by the President and CEO.” Read more

Investors ignore warnings as porn star’s Mikami memecoin raises millions, Alibaba subsidiary’s Ethereum L2 promises 100,000 TPS. Asia Express. Japanese porn star and pop singer Yua Mikami has launched a new memecoin project on Solana, raising more than $2.9 million (over 19,000 SOL) in its presale at the time of writing, despite mounting concerns over its management. The presale was announced on Mikamis X account, which boasts 8.2 million followers. She did not promote the project on her other major social platforms, TikTok and Instagram, which are followed by 4.5 million and 3.7 million accounts, respectively. Blockchain analyst EmberCN raised several red flags. The presale doesnt have a fixed exchange rate or fundraising cap, meaning investors receive a share of the 20% token allocation based on how much is raised. EmberCN also observed that some participants sent SOL directly from centralized exchanges, despite explicit warnings not to do so. Since the project also lacks a refund mechanism, those users may...