最新报道：According to CoinWorld, a wave of Japanese companies adopting Bitcoin as a core treasury asset has begun, solidifying Japan's reshaped role in the global crypto economy. This move reflects growing concerns about inflation, currency devaluation, and the need for diversified financial strategies. Japanese companies are buying Bitcoin in droves. Tokyo-based Metaplanet Inc. has led this trend, converting the majority of its balance sheet into Bitcoin. As of August 4, 2025, the company held 17,595 BTC, ranking seventh among publicly listed companies globally. Metaplanet's "555 Million Plan" aims to hold 100,000 BTC by 2026 and 210,000 BTC by 2027, demonstrating a long-term commitment to its Bitcoin strategy. Beauty salon operator Convano has also joined the group. The company aims to accumulate 21,000 BTC by March 2027. The company established a Bitcoin strategy office in July 2025. Convano invested $2.7 million in BTC, marking a significant shift in Japanese corporate financing. Other companies have followed suit. Apparel retailer Mac-House will change its name to Gyet Co., Ltd. in September. The change reflects its shift from apparel to cryptocurrency. The company plans to invest $160 million in BTC purchases and mining. Kitabo, a 70-year-old textile manufacturer that produces synthetic yarn and healthcare products, purchased 3.32 BTC and launched a daily Bitcoin purchase program of $13,500 with a $5.4 million budget. Toho Remac, a Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed company, approved a one-year plan to acquire up to 1 billion yen ($6.8 million) in Bitcoin and Ethereum. The company completed its first purchase on August 6th, acquiring 1.4475 BTC and 45.6581 ETH. New regulations could unlock Bitcoin ETFs Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) established a new working group in July. The task force is studying the transformation of crypto assets from "means of payment" to "financial products." This legal shift would enable Japan's first public crypto ETF. SBI Holdings has proposed two ETF products. One combines gold and digital assets. The other holds spot Bitcoin and XRP. Currently, investors must purchase cryptocurrencies through an exchange. Gains are taxed as miscellaneous income, which can be as high as 55%. The legal change would subject ETFs to different tax rules. They could become eligible for a 20% capital gains tax, similar to stocks. This tax reform could free up institutional funds. Japan's complex legal structure has hindered pension funds and asset managers, who may soon add cryptocurrencies to their portfolios. Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato supports the change. He stated that crypto assets should be considered investment products, not just means of payment. Discussions are underway to move regulations from the Payment Services Act to the Financial Instruments Act in 2025. SBI is expanding its Web3 strategy through stablecoins. The company is launching USDC, Ripple's RLUSD, and a yen-based stablecoin. This builds a comprehensive financial infrastructure connecting securities, banks, and digital assets. Mining Goes Green Japanese companies are also expanding into Bitcoin mining. Convano plans to begin mining in October 2025. It will use renewable energy at its data centers in Texas and Georgia. The company will utilize demand response systems. These systems support the stability of local power grids, aligning with both environmental goals and its cryptocurrency strategy. Gyet Co., Ltd. is also entering the mining space. The company plans to invest over 10 billion yen in mining equipment and will leverage its own data centers to reduce costs. By mining Bitcoin itself, the company can self-fund its treasury goals. This blends sustainability and financial innovation: Japanese companies are not just buying Bitcoin; they are joining its ecosystem. Japan Regains Crypto Leadership Japan's cryptocurrency momentum is attracting global attention. In 2014, Tokyo-based Mt. Gox processed over 70% of global Bitcoin transactions. The exchange collapsed, but Japan learned a lesson. Japan became the first country to issue licenses for cryptocurrency exchanges, setting the tone for global regulation. The country now supports innovation while maintaining strong oversight. Today, Japan has over 12 million cryptocurrency trading accounts. According to industry data, it manages 5 trillion yen, or $34 billion, in crypto assets. Roughly one in ten citizens now holds cryptocurrency. Globally, ETFs are driving Bitcoin's mainstream appeal. BlackRock, Fidelity, and Grayscale launched U.S. spot BTC ETFs in 2024. Standard Chartered estimates that institutions accounted for 3% of Bitcoin purchases that year. If Japan approves a yen-denominated Bitcoin ETF, it could boost global liquidity.Japanese investors will gain access to digital assets by gaining a way to hedge foreign exchange risk. Analysts expect this to strengthen long-term demand while lowering barriers to entry. However, wider adoption also carries risks. The FSA is balancing innovation with investor protection, while also seeking transparency, clear disclosures, and safeguards against excessive volatility. If trends continue, Japan could reclaim its position as a cryptocurrency powerhouse, this time with both institutional strength and regulatory credibility.